The Ohio State University School of Allied Medical Professions

Allied Med 600 Internship in Health Sciences  

INFORMATION SHEET

The Internship in Health Sciences is designed to offer Health Sciences Program students a significant opportunity to apply theoretical learning toward achievement of practical goals and skills under the supervision of a preceptor and internship coordinator, to gain experience in the student’s area of interest that can be documented, and to further the student’s self development. Students can earn academic credit, repeatable to a maximum of 10 credit hours, limited to 5 credit hours/quarter. The number of credit hours will be determined by the number of hours worked in the internship (1 cr hour = 40 hrs worked). 

The internship will be a non-paid experience. In special situations or circumstances, and on a case-by-case basis, consideration may be given to the student receiving pay during the internship. In this instance, the student would make the contact and arrangements for pay with the preceptor and inform the academic coordinator.

The internship will provide a real-world, career-related work experience where students  assume temporary roles and projects as workers in an organization. Students will have the opportunity to link theory and practice, evaluate future career goals, gain hands-on experience, test various careers and work environments, and identify and develop career- related skills and abilities. The internship will also provide the opportunity for students to increase their marketability and connect with professionals for future networking. The specific outcomes of the internship will be unique for each student according to their personal interests, needs, and goals. 

Prerequisites: Students must have completed cousework in the Third/Junior year of the Health Sciences Program and have approval of the internship coordinator.

Objectives:  Upon successful completion of the internship, the student will be able to:

1. Refine a career-related and or post graduate goal
2. Reflect on and articulate specific knowledge, skills, and experience gained
3. Link the internship experience to Health Sciences Program coursework
4. Develop portfolio materials for job search

Requirements: Students will meet with the internship coordinator. Students will work a

minimum of 120 hours per quarter and earn a maximum of 5 credit hours per quarter.

Students will complete assignments that include a proposal, an internship agreement, initial

plan of learning objectives and expectations, mid quarter evaluation and progress report,

final evaluation, final report, and prepare one portfolio item. The preceptor will complete a

mid quarter and final evaluation.

Grading Information: The internship will be graded satisfactory or unsatisfactory  (S/U)

by the internship coordinator. All assignments must be quality work and completed and

turned in on or before their due dates to receive a passing grade. Failure to complete

assignments by due dates will result in a grade of “U” (unsatisfactory) and/or disenrollment.

Late assignments will not be accepted.  

INTERNSHIP EXPECTATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Student is expected to complete all assignments in a timely manner and:

Before the Internship

·         Find the appropriate internship and meet and discuss ideas with the internship coordinator

·         Complete Internship Proposal Enrollment Form and secure professional liability insurance

·         Complete Internship Agreement Form

·         Provide any job-related documentation required to the organization/preceptor

During the Internship

·         Complete an Initial Plan of Learning Objectives and Expectations

·         Complete a Mid-quarter Self Evaluation and Progress Report

·         Complete work hours and perform duties as described in the Internship Agreement and/or

      as assigned by the preceptor

·         Student conduct

o        maintain professional attitude, appearance, and work ethic at all times.

o        treat the internship very seriously, as an important career opportunity

o        work as scheduled; be punctual, dependable; and use good judgment

o        maintain a high quality of work

o        report problems immediately to the preceptor and/or internship coordinator so

problems may be resolved

At the end of the Internship

·         Complete a Final Self Evaluation and Report and prepare an item for their portfolio

Preceptor is expected to:

Before the Internship

·         Meet with the student to identify a project and determine responsibilities/work activities,

determine hours and days of work, review student requirements, and provide any job-related

requirements for documentation  

·         Sign the Internship Agreement

During the Internship

·         Review the student’s initial plan of Learning Objectives and Expectations

·         Complete a Mid-quarter Students Evaluation and Progress Report 

·         Supervise the student and: 

o        provide a stimulating learning experience for the student

o        give the student as much responsibility as he/she is capable of and an opportunity

to become involved in as many activities as possible

o        provide adequate orientation, work space and materials, amount of work and 

instruction for the student to meet their obligations

o        communicate with the student on an ongoing basis to discuss current performance,

progress, and future work assignments. Include description of specific behaviors.

o        report problems immediately to the student and/or internship coordinator

At the end of the Internship

·         Sign the Internship Time Sheet

·         Complete a Final Evaluation      

Internship Coordinator is expected to:

·         Help students find a contact for an internship experience in their area of interest

·         Help cultivate possible internship opportunities for the Health Sciences Program

·         Assist students to develop the plan for the internship experience and clarify

      educational goals

·         Distribute forms to and receive completed forms from students for the internship

·         Make contact with the Preceptor before the internship to communicate and arrange

      for any paperwork (MOU or Contract) as required by the organization 

·         Register students for the internship course and serve as instructor for the course

·         Communicate with the student and preceptor mid internship experience and on an

      ongoing basis be available as needed for consultation by teleconferences and/or site

      visit

·         Respond to the needs of the student and preceptor during the internship experience

·         Meet with the student and assign the grade for the course at the completion of the

      internship experience 

·         Keep files on all internships completed in the Health Sciences Program

·         Serve as a source of general information to the students