Hillsboro Area Hospital issued the following announcement on Sept. 16.
Hillsboro Area Hospital is thrilled to offer an observational learning opportunity to students who may be interested in pursuing a career in healthcare. Program participants will have the opportunity to experience the workplace setting as well as the duties performed by the health care worker they are shadowing; however, they will not be permitted to take part in any type of hands-on patient care.
The Job Shadow Program at Hillsboro Area Hospital will provide observational learning opportunities designed to help individuals learn about health career options as well as the skills that different occupations require. Job Shadowers will not have any access to HAH computers or software (e.g. EMR etc.)
Program Goals
The goals of the job shadowing program at HAH will be to assist participants to accomplish the following:
Observe the daily routines of health care workers
Begin to identify career interests in health care
Gain awareness of the academic, technical and service standards required in health care professions
Who is eligible to participate?
High school students age 12 and above (parent or guardian signature required for all applicants 17 years of age and under)
College students
Individuals exploring a second career
Program Requirements
Complete a Job Shadow Application
Signed confidentiality agreement
Signed consent form for minors
Completion of a health screening questionnaire
Required immunizations- if applicable
Fire and safety information
To download the Job Shadow Application, click here
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