Clinical Orientation and Attendance
Clinical Training Orientation
The professional designated as the Clinical Training Supervisor at the Clinical Training affiliate is responsible for orientating the student to the facility’s policies. This orientation usually includes:
- explanation of physical layout and tour of the facility
- general rules and regulations
- hours and days the student will be present
- dress code
- parking arrangements
- telephone protocol
- safety procedures
- who will be available for questions
- review of weekly internship record procedure
Typical Clinical Training Rotation Schedule
The Clinical Training rotation schedule will vary with each facility and student abilities. The following is a suggested rotation:
Weeks 1-2 Reception, business office, filing, administrative duties
Weeks 3-5 Nursing, clinical duties
Weeks 6-7 Lab and specialized departments
Week 8 Rotate where needed
Attendance
Attendance records are kept during Clinical Training by the student, Clinical Training Supervisor, and Northwestern Health Sciences University. Whenever the student must miss time during Clinical Training, the student will:
- inform the Clinical Training Supervisor
- inform the University Clinical Coordinator
- make arrangements to make up the lost time