Cardiac and Vascular Sonography Program-Student Shadowing Application Form

Student Shadowing Application Form

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The Cardiac and Vascular Sonography Program offers a short-term student shadowing opportunity to provide participants with experience in a healthcare setting. Students can observe healthcare professionals but are not permitted to perform any work, including patient care. The program is geared towards high school and college students, with specific eligibility criteria for each group. High school students must be at least 16 years old, while college students must attend a college or university. <br /><br />Application and participation require meeting several criteria: <br /><br />- The application must be submitted at least 4 weeks before the observation date.<br />- Necessary paperwork must be completed, and students must adhere to a professional dress code.<br />- For students 18 years or older, a background check report is required, which includes various verification checks like social security, state criminal history, and sexual offender registry.<br />- Health immunization records, such as MMR, Varicella, TB tests, flu vaccine, and COVID vaccine records, must be submitted.<br /><br />The shadowing experience is unpaid and lasts between half a day to three days. Students are responsible for their transportation to the facility and must follow all policies, including a strict confidentiality agreement. The agreement requires the student to:<br /><br />- Maintain the confidentiality of any patient or facility information encountered.<br />- Not disclose or use patient information inappropriately.<br />- Adhere to HIPAA regulations.<br />- Report any unauthorized use or disclosure of information to the facility.<br /><br />The facility reserves the right to withdraw students who do not meet their standards of conduct, and completion of the application does not guarantee participation in the program. Students must provide fitness for participation evidence and comply with all applicable policies. A parent's or legal guardian’s signature is required if the student is under 18.

Keywords

Cardiac Sonography

Vascular Sonography

student shadowing

healthcare setting

high school students

college students

background check

health immunization

confidentiality agreement

HIPAA regulations