Bellin College Healthcare Academy
Discover your passion while earning college credits with Bellin College’s Healthcare Academy!
A career in healthcare provides a chance to help, heal, and bring hope; a chance to learn and prosper-to find a purpose, fulfill a passion, and gain a life of rewards. At Bellin College, we are devoted to providing students with an excellent education that fulfills this promise and prepares students for the demands of the rapidly changing healthcare environment.
Bellin College is committed to educating the healthcare professionals of the future. We are excited to offer a variety of ways for high school students to learn about healthcare careers and discover their passion through the Healthcare Academy. Exposing high school students to healthcare careers and courses can help them determine whether a healthcare career is right for them and inspire students to make the decision to continue their education.
What exactly is the Healthcare Academy?
Bellin College offers a variety of ways for high school students to learn about healthcare careers and discover their passion through the Healthcare Academy.
Our program includes:
• Introductory healthcare courses
• Healthcare focused general education courses
• Hands-on workshops and simulations
• Job shadow opportunities
• Mentorship from healthcare professionals
Why choose Bellin College’s Healthcare Academy?
Exposing high school students to healthcare careers and courses can help
determine whether a healthcare career is right for them and inspire students
to make the decision to continue their education.
Students can earn college credits by taking advantage of every course in the healthcare academy; however, students may step out at any point and still earn college credit for the courses they have completed. Courses are transferable to most Wisconsin colleges and universities.
Bellin College Healthcare Academy courses are $120 per credit, whereas most area colleges charge approximately $360 per credit. Students taking advantage of academy courses reduce the overall cost of their college degree!
Students will be provided with internship opportunities tailored to their
area of interest, and they will also expand their professional network with valuable student/mentor connections.
The Healthcare Academy at Bellin College ensures students are career ready by offering real-world experiences, job shadowing, and mentoring from professionals in the field. Additionally, Youth Apprenticeship options are available.
Thanks to the David L & Rita E Nelson Family Fund, we are able to offer Healthcare Academy (HCA) scholarships for newly accepted to Bellin College students. Applicants must meet the below criteria to be considered:
HCA Scholarship Eligibility:
- Full-time students starting in Fall 2027 are eligible to apply.
- Must have completed 12 credits through the Healthcare Academy by June of their senior year in High School.
- Must have a minimum of 3.0 gpa for Healthcare Academy credits.
- Must attend at least one additional Healthcare Academy event such as:
- Guest Speaker Events
- Mock Interviews
- Traveling Events
- Career-focused Exploration Events and HOH
Scholarship Application Form:
NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY STATEMENT: It is the policy of Bellin College to be nondiscriminatory because of color, race, national origin, religion, age, sex, marital status, or handicap in the admission of students, in student programs, and in the employment of College faculty & staff.
Upcoming Healthcare Academy Events
Explore healthcare careers, gain hands-on experience and learn from healthcare professionals at these upcoming Healthcare Academy events.
Healthcare Explorer Post Kickoff
September 30, 2026 | 5:30–7 p.m.
Kick off the Healthcare Explorer Post and explore opportunities in healthcare through student panels, hands-on activities and more.
Healthcare Professional Spotlight Series: Anesthesia
October 21, 2026 | 5:30–7 p.m.
Explore careers in anesthesia and learn about the education and training required for each pathway.
Trauma Team Live: You Call the Shots
November 4, 2026 | 5:30–7 p.m.
Make decisions during a live trauma simulation and learn more about trauma care and healthcare careers.
Stop the Bleed Course
November 18, 2026 | 5:30–7 p.m.
Learn essential techniques for responding to life-threatening bleeding emergencies through hands-on practice.
Participating High Schools:
- Appleton Area School District
- Ashwaubenon
- Bay Port High School
- Brillion High School
- De Pere High School
- Denmark High School
- Gresham High School
- Hortonville High School
- Kewaunee High School
- Kimberly High School
- Little Chute High School
- Luxemburg-Casco High School
- Mishicot High School
- N.E.W. Lutheran High School
- Notre Dame Academy High School
- Oconto Falls High School
- Oconto High School
- Pulaski High School
- Reedsville High School
- Roncalli High School
- Seymour High School
- Two Rivers High School
- Waupaca High School
- West De Pere High School
- Wrightstown High School
If you see your high school listed here and are interested, please reach out to your school counselor!
Want to learn more?
Contact Chad Dall at chad.dall@bellincollege.edu for more information!
Other High School Opportunities
Bellin College has a variety of opportunities for local high schools and their students to learn about careers in healthcare.
Are you thinking about a career in healthcare? Our Nursing Assistant program is a great way to start building your skills. Students must be at least 16 years of age. Nursing assistants (NA’s) are an essential member of a healthcare team, who work under the direct supervision of a nurse and perform basic duties such as dressing, bathing, feeding or transporting patients. To register, or for more information about the NA program, please contact: Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) play an essential role in the compassionate healthcare team, making a profound difference in the lives of patients and their families. As a PCT, you’ll step into a meaningful role, working closely with nurses and medical teams to deliver hands-on care and vital support. Join us for a day camp and explore the fields of nursing or allied health by getting hands-on experience in our simulation labs and at a local hospital! Camps include a camp t-shirt, lunch or dinner, supplies and fun giveaways! Job shadowing is an opportunity whereby students can spend time with an individual as that person goes about the tasks and activities associated with his/her job. Shadowing is meant to give students a first-hand view of the world of work as well as a chance to question and learn as they observe. A student’s motive in pursuing a job shadow activity is usually unique to that student’s needs and goals for the future. Job shadowing gives students an opportunity to ask questions that only someone in that specific field or position can answer. Bellin College, in partnership with local high schools, has created a free, one day experience in our Health Sciences Resource Center (HSRC) called Hands on Healthcare. Students spend the day rotating through stations practicing skills and techniques guided by Bellin College students, faculty and healthcare professionals. This immersive, hands-on experience promotes the advantages and benefits of pursuing a high demand career in healthcare using state-of-the-art technology.
Amanda Super, Nursing Assistant Program Coordinator at
(920) 433-6644 or amanda.super@bellincollege.edu
Patient Care Technician Program
High school students entering their junior or senior year (and at least 16 years old) in Fall 2026 with a minimum 2.75 GPA:
Attention Teachers and Counselors!
Early College Credit Program
High school students at public and private high schools in Wisconsin can earn college credit through the state-approved Early College Credit Program (ECCP). Select Bellin College general education courses are eligible for ECCP. ECCP allows students to take college classes if approved by the high school and if the student has met all specified requirements. For more ECCP information, go to the general education page.
Questions
For more information, please contact Admissions at admissions@bellincollege.edu or (920) 433-6650.
