Hospitals and other healthcare
providers require students to complete a variety of
measures prior to volunteering or shadowing onsite.
Educators should build in, at minimum, the following
Healthcare Essentials content into
their Health Pathway (infused or as a standalone course):
- HIPAA
Training Modules
- HIPAA
Examples of the Famous and Not So Famous
- Patient
Rights and Responsibilities
- Blood-Borne Pathogens, Infection Control, Sharps,
and Protective Equipment
- CPR/First Aid/AED Certification; Note: RAHSI has
typically found that major hospitals prefer the American
Heart Association's Basic Life Support (BLS)
CPR Certification for Healthcare Professionals.
Requirements will vary by organization. RAHSI participating
students may be eligible for free CPR training prior
to an internship; refer to Aspire Page
for details
- Documentation of flu vaccinations, which may include
both regular and H1N1; Note: Check with local healthcare
providers regarding unique unique health screening
requirements, such as within what time frame/lapse
- Documentation of negative Tuberculosis skin test
(or chest x-ray if prior positive reading); Note:
Check with…regarding unique health screening requirements, such as number of negative
readings and within what time frame/lapse
- Diversity and Cultural Sensitivity
- Communication and Presentation Skills; Note: Includes
both writing and speaking
- Inter- and Intrapersonal Communication Styles; Note:
Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory and Myers-Briggs
Type Indicator are useful learning tools
In addition, educators are encouraged to contact their
neighborhood hospitals, long-term care facilities, community
clinics, and other healthcare providers for additional
requirements or assistance in meeting the above; remember
to ask about Volunteer and/or New Hire Orientation schedules
and manuals! |
