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FAQs

Parents

What is the cost of each session?
Prices are dependent on partnership agreements, school contracts, number of students and programming commitments.

What is included in each session?

Each week, your child will have an hour long class led by a trained Little Medical School instructor. A graduation ceremony will be held during the last class where your child will receive a Little Medical School diploma!
Take home medical equipment varies by course.  See the individual programs for details.

Where are the classes being held?

Programs are typically held at your child’s school. You will see the location when you register your child for the class. Camps, Badge Classes and Custom Classes will be held at various locations which will be shown on the registration page.

Are the instructors thoroughly background checked?

Absolutely! Your child’s safety is a top priority for Little Medical School of Manhattan.  Each instructor and volunteer must pass a thorough background check before being hired or allowed to teach classes.

Where are the Birthday Parties held?

The great thing about this is YOU get to decide where to have your party! The possibilities are virtually endless! We will come to a location of your choice to lead a fun-filled, unique and educational program for your child’s birthday. Previous locations have included — country clubs, recreational centers, neighborhood clubhouses, churches, homes, etc.

How do I know if you are offering classes at my child’s school?

You will see the location when you register your child for the class. Camps, badge classes and custom classes will be held at various locations which will be shown on the registration page.  Don’t see it??  Just let us know who to speak with at your child’s school and we’ll make it happen!!

Do you divide the classes by age?

We follow the Mixed-Aged Grouping teaching philosophy.  Mixed-Aged Grouping allows the teacher to focus on teaching each child according to his or her own strengths, unlike in same-grade classrooms that often expect all children to learn at the same pace.  The spirit of cooperation and caring in this environment makes it possible for children to help each other as individuals, not see each other as competitors and often allows the older children to have the opportunity to serve as mentors and to take leadership roles.

What courses are best suited for Pre K students?

We have specific courses, Little Medical School 1 PREK, Little Veterinary School for PREK, and Little Nutrition School for PREK. All three courses are focused on lessons and techniques for 4-5 year old students.

Do any of the courses require a prerequisite?

No! Any course can be attended at any time.

Are any public classes available?

Visit our registration page to look for public venues.  They will be noted as such.

 

Schools

How do we get Little Medical School to provide classes to our students?

We are glad you asked!  Contact us for more information

What is the age range or grade level you provide classes for?

Our curriculum can be used from Pre-K to around 7th grade.  Content and teaching style will vary depending on the age group we are instructing.  Our class supplies and materials are safety rated for ages 4 and up.

Who will be instructing the classes?

Our instructors are primarily college students or recent graduates who are pursuing careers in the healthcare field. This includes pre-med/medical students, PA students, EMTs, nurses and nursing students.  We may also have some teachers/education majors with an interest in healthcare as well.

Are the instructors thoroughly background checked?

Absolutely! Your child’s safety is a top priority for Little Medical School of Manhattan.
Each instructor and volunteer must pass a thorough background check before being hired or allowed to teach classes.

What are your scheduled times and days to hold courses at our school?

We have a flexible instructor base, so we will work with you and your school’s availability that will best maximize our course enrollments.

Do you have single classes available?

Yes!  We have single hour programs available.  Contact us for pricing and availability.

Do you offer demonstrations?

Yes!!  Our demonstrations are typically 30 minutes and can be customized for a small audience all the way to a broad audience of 50.  Contact us to schedule your demo today!! 

What courses are best for Pre K students?

We have specific courses, Little Medical School 1 PREK, Little Veterinary School for PREK, and Little Nutrition School for PREK. All three courses are focused on lessons and techniques for 4-5 year old students.

Do any of your courses require a prerequisite?

No, any course can be attended at any time.

Do you have a minimum number or children required to hold a course at our school?

Our courses are created for 12 students per class. However, we are open to discussing smaller class sizes based on the program!

 

Event Venues

How do we get Little Medical School to provide classes or camps at our location?

We are glad you asked! Contact us for more information.

 

Potential Instructors

What level of education do I need?

An ideal instructor is anyone currently enrolled in the medical field and loves working with children. Current college enrollment
or completion is fine.  Any healthcare related education is definitely a plus: nursing, paramedic, PA, medical student, etc.
We also welcome teachers/education majors with an interest in children and healthcare as well.

*opportunity for volunteer junior instructors to become full instructors

Do I have to be a pre-medical student to be an instructor?

No. While our instructors are primarily college or graduate students who are working in or pursuing careers in the healthcare field (pre-med/medical students, PA students, nurses or nursing students), anyone with an interest in teaching children about their bodies and a passion for health can apply.

How do I apply for a position with LMS of Manhattan?

Click on the Join Our Team page to fill out an application.

Can being an Instructor count towards the requirements of my degree/certification?

Yes it can! However, we will need to discuss this with someone in your college/graduate program to help you make this official. Contact us to get started.

How much will I get paid?

Pay varies based on events and instruction level. We also have several incentives/bonuses available as well!

 

Potential Volunteers

How do I apply for a position with LMS of Manhattan?

Click on the Join Our Team page to fill out an application.

Can volunteering or being a junior instructor count towards my school/class requirements?

Yes it can!  However, we will need to discuss this with someone in your high school/college/graduate program to help you make this official. Contact us to get started.

 

Scouts

What Girl Scout badge classes are available?

We have First Aid and My Best Self for Brownies.  We are currently developing First Aid for all grade levels, as well as the Pets badge, Babysitting and Women’s Health.

Do you offer Boy Scout badge classes?

We are in the final stages of developing the following classes:

Dog Care, First Aid, Medicine, Public Health, Veterinary Medicine, and Wilderness Survival

Cub Scout badges we are working to complete: 

Tigers: Tiger Bites, Rolling Tigers

Wolf: Germs Alive!, Cubs Who Care

Bear: Critter Care

Webelos: First Responder, Aware and Care

Does Little Medical School purchase the badges or is that the responsibility of the troop leaders?

As we continue to grow our badge programs we will work on incorporating badges in the cost of our classes.  At this time the badges will need to be purchased by the troop leaders.

How long are the badge classes?

Our badge classes typically last about one and half hours.

How much are the badge classes?

The cost is $25 per scout.

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