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How to Obtain Clinical Internships
for Biomedical Innovations
Ellie VandiverProject Lead The Way
Introduction
Carrot at the end of the stick
Seniors
Life-altering experience
Placing students in internships for 14 years
Currently – 50 students in internships
Scripps Hospitals, Scripps Genomics, Veterans Medical Center, Veterinary Specialty Hospital, Urgent Care Center, Specialty Clinics, Sanford Burnham Biotech, University California San Diego
Potential Internships
Urgent Care Clinics
Physician offices/clinics
Specialty clinics – ortho/pediatric/lab/radiology
Biotech industry/research
Veterinary clinics
Orthodontist/Dentists
Eye clinics
Internships
Begin in January
Class must be blocked class to offer time at facility
Morning is better. My students attend 9:30-12:00 (after lunch)
Clinicals - 2 days a week
Allows for integration of most of BI Curriculum and preparedness for internship
Creating an Advisory Panel
Assess industry in close proximity to your school
Meet with Community Outreach, Volunteer Coordinators, Managers Talent Development Services
Finding the right person is imperative
Send letter of interest to introduce yourself and the program - email preferred
Set up a face to face meeting
Advisory Panel
Industry Leaders
Community Officials
Parents/PTA
Administration
Agenda: program standards, transportation, basic training prior to entering facilities, uniforms, liability insurance (should be provided by the school) attendance and behavior
Hospitals and Businesses are required to participate in community
outreach
Your internships can accomplish this task for
them
How to Make the Internship Appealing to Industry
You make it easier for them by providing some of the training in your classroom
Address important Policies and Procedures specific to the industry
HIPAA, Infection Control, Hand-washing, Safety, Careers, Vital Signs, CPR, etc.
Many organizations have online orientation and students can access them
Have students complete a resume, set up interviews - demonstrates professionalism
Internship
Establish small attainable goals
Initiate 2 internships per year
Rotate students in different departments to expose them to multiple careers in health industry
Role of the students is to observe health care in action
No filing, paperwork, cleaning if possible. The goal is for the students to be involved in observation of patient care
Essential Knowledge and Skills recommended prior to Internships
Communication skills
Safety and body mechanics
Professional ethics/confidentiality HIPAA
Patient/client/resident rights
Legal responsibilities
CPR/Vital Signs
Infection control/Standard Precautions
Immunizations
TB Test – PPD
Hospitals require 2 test within one month of each other prior to entering
If a positive result – chest x-ray to clear
Record of Immunizations
Different facilities have different requirements
Flu shots required this year
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