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Summertown High school

HEALTH SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT

If you have been enrolled in a Health Science Class at SHS such as Medical Therapeutics, EMS, Diagnostics, Forensic Science, Health Informatics, Rehabilatative Therapy then you may apply for the clinical internship class. This class consist of 9 weeks of training at school and 9 weeks of clinical internship within the hospital, doctor office and other various medical settings. Having the clinical internship listed on your resume as a graduate entering into the medical field shows future schools and employers that you went the extra mile in developing your health care skills.

SHs, 411 West College street, summertown, TN 38483

Clinical Internship is not a course for everyone but a course everyone going into the medical field needs.

Clinical Internship Class

Taking learning to a higher level outside the classroom!.

Instructor: Mrs. Barnett, RRT
rbarnett@lcss.us, 931-964-3539

Clinical Internship

Clinical Internship is a class designed to take the students learning to a higher level outside the classroom setting. Students that qualify may participate in clinical rotations of their choice. The prerequisite for clinical requires that you have the medical course prior to clinical internship that you wish to rotate in. For example: If you want to be a nurse and you would like to go to the hospital to do your clinical internship training then you would need to have had the Medical Therapeutics class. If you want to do your clinical internship at the Emergency Room or the Ambulance Center then your prerequisite course would be EMS. The opportunities to participate in clinical is extended to students that are serious about acquiring a degree in the health field and who wish to take their learning experience to a higher level.

“Make the difference in someone’s life….choose a career in health care”
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Requirements
GPA 2.5 or higher in every class
Excellent Attendance
Excellent Disciplinary Record
Approval from Principal, Parents and Previous Teachers
Medical Scrubs, Stethoscope and appropriate wear for clinical rotation.
Attend Hospital or facility orientation
Provide your own transportation and have a valid drivers license.
Have current vaccinations and TB skin test
Have medical insurance (provided by board)
Uphold exceptional character traits such as responsibility and dependability.
Course Description
Students will begin the course with the first 4 to 6 weeks in the classroom setting. Students will review their course competencies required for their internship. Students must pass a clinical competency test as well as the safety and Osha test with 100 percent accuracy. Parents will be required to meet with Instructor and the Principal to review the requirements and obligations of the students. Paperwork, materials and supplies will all be gathered prior to clinical internship. Students will check into their 4th block class and leave school to directly arrive at their clinical site by the appointed time. Upon arrival at their facilities they will check in with their mentor or supervisor at the facility. They will spend approximately 60-90 minutes at the clinical site each day prior to leaving. The student will be monitored by their instructor on site as well as their on site supervisors. Students may not leave the facility without their on site supervisor and instructors permission. Failure to report or to be tardy will directly affect the students grade and possibly result in loss of credit for the class. Students will journal entries daily regarding their observations and experiences in the clinical field rotation and every Friday students will be in the classroom at SHS for a follow up and report of their clinical experiences throughout the week. The last few weeks of clinical will be back in the classroom with follow up documentation and testing. Student grades will be based upon their ability to conduct themselves in a professional manner in the clinical setting, their documentation and test scores. Upon completion of clinical internship students will be awarded a certificate of completion receive recognition awards.
Note: Scheduled Clinical Dates may be subject to change due to school activities or testing dates.

SHS Summertown High School

Clinical Instructor: Robin Barnett, RRT, rbarnett@lcss.us
931-964-3539