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; NoteRAHSI 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 vaccination 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!