When it comes to applying to a health professions program, jobs matter! Whether you are cleaning dorms, washing dishes, working for your parent’s business or landscaping in the summer, jobs show that you are reliable and can work with others.
Working in a health care setting shows that you have worked in a health care team and have had responsibility for the care of patients. To discuss specific service requirements for a health profession, meet with a Pre-Health Advisor at CPHA.
Working in home health care settings requires additional precautions to ensure your safety! See OSHA’s Home Healthcare page for more on how to protect yourself with doing in-home care.
Explore health & patient care jobs, non-health jobs, and training opportunities!
Search for jobs, internships, and other workplace experiences!
The Student Job Center opens the door to a wide range of on and off-campus jobs for current students. Most of these roles will be part-time.
Handshake is your stepping stone to not only off-campus jobs, but also on-campus events to help you take your next steps.
UW Office of Human Resources (OHR) is the hub for non-student jobs on campus. This is a great place to look for gap year opportunities if you are staying in Madison!
Health & Non-Health Jobs
Health & Patient Care Jobs
University Health Services (UHS) is a great place to get experience in a health care setting.
Madison Hospital Job Sites
If you are looking for a job at a hospital in a different city, visit the job page for that hospital. This lets you look for jobs that you would miss with a job aggregator like ‘Indeed’.
Remember, if the job says that a qualification (like CNA) is preferred but not required, you can still apply!
Non-Health Jobs
Learning Support (Tutoring) – Does teaching others give you joy? Do you consider yourself a creative problem solver? Tutoring could be a good fit. Some of these learning support centers ask for volunteer tutors while others are paid.
Student Job Center is the hub for student jobs. Most jobs are on campus, though many off-campus employers looking for student help will post jobs here, as well.
Recreation & Wellbeing (RecWell) – Do you like sports and enjoy teaching others? Are you great at yoga and meditation? RecWell could be a good fit.
Residential Life is the place where you can learn more about becoming an RA.
Training
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CNA Training
- Madison Area Technical College
- Center for Health Education and Simulation
- Neway Directions
- More affordable CNA training option: WisCaregiver Careers
- Nurse Aide training in Wisconsin: Wisconsin Department of Health Services
- Caminos CNA Program
CPR and AED Training
- UW Police Department Heartsaver® CPR AED: a classroom, video-based, instructor-led course that teaches adult CPR & AED use. The instructor-led, certified course costs $55.
- The Red Cross offers several training courses, including AED and lifeguarding.
- CPR and additional BLS courses: Center for Health Education and Simulation
EMT Training
Training & Employment
- Certified EMT Training Centers in Wisconsin
- EMT training at Madison Area Technical College
- Looking for EMT classes in your state? Check the State EMS Agency Map from the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians.
Examples of ways to gain experience:
- EMTs work in hospital settings, for private ambulance companies, and for area EMS or Fire Departments. Check out jobs boards and Departmental websites for information on current opportunities in each of these settings.
- There are huge shortages of EMS personnel in rural areas – including in Wisconsin! Here are just a few regional EMS or Fire Departments we recommend contacting to learn about how to get involved through paid or volunteer service as an EMT-B, AEMT, or Paramedic.
- Cross Plains Emergency Medical Services – For more information, email Brian Pitt at brianp@crossplainsems.com.
- Lodi Area Emergency Medical Services – For more information, email joinus@lodiems.com.
- Fire Department of Mt. Horeb – For more information, email info@fdmh.org. CPHA also partners with FDMH as a site placement for our EMT Experience Program (participation in EMTEP not required for service at FDMH).
- Interested in serving rural communities and need access to transportation? Check out our EMT Experience Program.
- Check out this interactive map of all EMS locations across Wisconsin, along with their contact information.
Scholarships
Many employers (especially community EMS and fire departments) have additional scholarship or reimbursement options for the cost of training.
- WI EMS Association Scholarships
- Alliant Energy Foundation Scholarships (search for “EMT” under “Full List of Scholarships)
Medical Assistant Training
- Learn more about accredited Medical Assistant Training Programs on the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) Accredited Program Search site
- Filter by “Medical Assisting” under “Profession” on the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs CAAHEP Accredited Program Search
- Search “Medical Assistant” in the “Program Offered” box on the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) Directory of Institutions and Programs
Note: In the state of Wisconsin, it is not required to have a license to work as a MA and it is possible to find positions that will train you on the job. Check employer websites for details.
Medical Scribe Training
With questions, contact tara.bray@scribeamerica.com.
Phlebotomy Training
Note: Some hospitals and organizations, such as Meriter, St. Mary’s, or the Red Cross, will train you on the job. Check their careers webpage/job sites for phlebotomy job opportunities.
Outdoor First Responder Training
- A Wilderness First Responder course is the industry standard for professional guides, trip leaders, search and rescue team members, outdoor recreationists, and international travelers.
- Ski Patrol training – great for ski enthusiasts!
- Wilderness First Aid with the Red Cross
- PADI Rescue Diver Courses