Student Program

DO NOT report for clinical rotations at HealthLinc prior to confirmation from the Training Program Manager that all necessary paperwork has been received and you are cleared to start.

Review and comply with all information outlined in the Student Learner Packet as well as all HealthLinc policies and procedures.

Maintain courteous and professional behavior to all HealthLinc staff members and patients.

Act in a professional and responsible manner when dealing with confidential patient records and other information which comes to the student learner by virtue of his/her work.

Students are expected to arrange a satisfactory schedule with their supervisor and abide by it. Any changes to the schedule must be discussed in advance with the supervisor.

• Clearly define expectations of work to be performed
• A safe and positive learning environment
• Performance feedback

When students report to work for their first day, the supervisor should provide a specific orientation for that clinic and review all department standards and guidelines so that expectations are clearly defined from the start. Some items which are included in the clinic/department orientation are:

• HealthLinc’s mission, vision, and values
• HealthLinc’s organizational charts and supervisory structure
• Introduction to coworkers, clinic, and departmental staff
• HealthLinc’s Dress Code and Professional Image Policy
• Review of HealthLinc’s Policies & Procedures
• Student’s HealthLinc schedule
• Policies regarding reporting illness or other changes in schedule
• Student expectations and responsibilities as well as supervisor expectations
• Review of HIPAA information and answer any questions
• Demonstrate how to use the phone, printer, copier, fax machine, and other devices