Health Occupations (HOCC)
Hands-on healthcare training for juniors and seniors at hospital sites across our eight-county region.
Who can enroll
The program is open to juniors and seniors in Clark, Coles, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar, Effingham, Moultrie, and Shelby counties.
Talk with your counselor
Students should talk with their school counselor to confirm the course is a good fit and can be added to their schedule. Seating is limited, and the EFE-340 office assigns seats with each school.
Please do not register unless your school has notified you that you have been accepted into the program.
Mandatory orientation
All incoming Health Occupations students must attend one orientation session at their assigned site. Orientation covers program information, expectations, and details for the upcoming school year.
Your school will confirm your orientation date and site.
Forms and documents
Complete these steps before the first day of class. Some forms must be printed, completed, and brought with you on the first day.
1. Review program information
Check the program calendar for important dates.
2. Review the student checklist
Confirm every required item is complete before the first day.
3. Complete required health forms
A physical exam is required before school starts. A school physical, sports physical, or healthcare provider form is accepted, along with an immunization record.
A respirator clearance form is also required. Students must be medically cleared to wear an N95 respirator, and fit testing is done in class.
4. Review first-day instructions
Check class times, parking, and where to meet your instructors. Your high school assigns your class location and section, so check a few days before the first day for updates.
Documents
First day of class
The 2026–2027 first day of class is August 17, 2026. Report directly to your assigned classroom site at your scheduled class time.
What to bring
- Completed orientation paperwork
- Copy of your physical exam
- Respirator clearance form
- Copy of your immunization record
- Notebook and pen or pencil
- Copies of medical and car insurance cards
- Copy of your Social Security card
Technology requirement
Students must create a personal Gmail account that is not connected to their high school. It is used for program communication and coursework, and school-issued email accounts cannot be used.
Class sites
Effingham: HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital
Instructors: Christy Shoemaker, RN, and Jessi Tegeler, RN
Meet: outside the Burns Meyer Building, 710 W. St. Anthony
Parking: gravel lot across the street
Sections: 7:30–9:15 AM, 9:55–11:40 AM, 1:15–3:00 PM
Paris: Horizon Health
Trouble finding the classroom? Call 217-466-4342.
Sections: 7:30–9:15 AM, 10:15 AM–12:00 PM, 1:15–3:00 PM
Mattoon: Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center
Instructors: Aleah Clatfelter, RN, and Grace Bartimus, RN, BSN
Meet: outside the new Education Center, Entrance C, at the back of the hospital. Look for instructors in red scrubs.
Parking: large lot near the back of the hospital
Sections: 7:30–9:15 AM, 9:35–11:20 AM, 1:00–2:45 PM
Shelbyville: HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital
Instructor: Kerry Fisher, RN
Meet: outside the new classroom at 1303 West 2nd St., Shelbyville
Parking: designated areas around the building
Sections: 7:30–9:15 AM, 9:45–11:30 AM, 1:00–2:45 PM
Questions about HOCC?
Call the EFE-340 office at 217-258-6283 or visit us at 121 South 17th Street, 3rd Floor, Mattoon, IL 61938.