Education
The University of Louisiana Lafayette-Ochsner Accelerated BSN program is a partnership between UL Lafayette and Ochsner Lafayette General meant for students with a completed non-nursing bachelor’s degree to join the exciting field of healthcare. This program prepares its students for licensure or certification within the state of Louisiana.
The Loyola University Bachelor of Science Nursing program is housed on Loyola’s historic New Orleans campus. It provides dedicated Ochsner hospital areas with diverse clinical experiences including community and population health, and an innovative Ochsner Loyola Simulation Lab. The program offers tuition assistance through Ochsner Scholar’s Program and Ochsner employees serve as faculty.
This certificate program helps students build skills to create powerful health messages for various audiences. Students will learn how to design and share important health information in a way that resonates with different groups of people.
The Counselor Education Program at Xavier, part of the Division of Education and Counseling, supports the university’s mission by training counselors to take on leadership and service roles in society. This program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs and follows high standards to prepare students to become professional counselors.
Xavier’s Master of Science in Health Informatics program gives students a chance to study three main areas: Population Health Informatics, Clinical Informatics and Bioinformatics. The program also makes sure that graduates are ready to choose, set up, use and assess health care information systems like electronic health records and data management systems, lead projects and efforts in health informatics within organizations, and use data analysis skills to improve patient care and the way care is delivered.
Training
Ochsner's Catalyst summer internship program gives college students a chance to get direct guidance and hands-on experience in the healthcare industry. Interns will learn valuable skills that will help them in their future healthcare careers.
The Clinical Research Internship creates a pipeline for diverse, trained clinical research personnel. The six-month paid internship includes a formal curriculum on practical and ethical principles of clinical research, as well as rotations within research centers of excellence and the infrastructure that supports research. Program graduates are prepared to work in any research environment.
Since 2005, Education Outreach has helped the community and kept Ochsner as a top leader in academics by supporting education, offering special resources, and linking K-12 students and teachers with exciting STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) opportunities. We do this by:
- Connecting classroom learning to future careers
- Providing equal access to high-quality education
- Improving understanding of STEM subjects
- Boosting student success and confidence in science
The OXIHER Collaborative in Nutrition is a cross-institutional initiative designed to expand academic and professional opportunities in nutrition, public health, and clinical care. This program is hosted by the Ochsner Xavier Institute for Health Equity and Research (OXIHER) and reflects its ongoing commitment to advancing healthcare access, workforce development, and community well-being.
Ochsner Scholars is focused on developing the next generation of BSN, ADN, LPN, and allied health students. Ochsner Health is investing heavily in future nurses and healthcare professionals who are dedicated to putting patient care first, practicing with compassion, and maintaining the highest standards in healthcare.
The OXIHER MPH Summer Internship is a dynamic, cross-institutional opportunity for graduate students pursuing careers in Public Health. Designed to cultivate real-world skills and deepen understanding of healthcare systems, the program is hosted by the Ochsner Xavier Institute for Health Equity and Research (OXIHER) as part of Ochsner Health’s Catalyst Summer Internship Program.
XULA Pre-College Programs hosts a variety of opportunities for middle school and high school students to enrich their academic and social development. Students from across the country pursue their passions in a rigorous academic setting while connecting with peers, mentors, and instructors. With exciting programs in math, science, and humanities, XULA Pre-College offers the unique opportunity to explore an area of interest on a deeper level through in-class discussions, hands-on projects, and cultural explorations.
