Stewarts Creek High School- Health Science and

Technology Pathway

Student Course Outline

I. Course Title: General Clinical Internship
Location- Room 425-1
Instructor- Mrs. Alonna Smith R.D.H., B.S.
Office Phone- 904-6771 ext.: 31575
II. Brief Description of Course Content:

The purpose of Clinical Internship is to prepare students for further study and advancement
in health care. The instructional program includes subject matter and learning experiences
that provide the student with the basic entry- level knowledge and skills required for a
variety of health occupations.

Clinical Internship offers the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills in clinical
settings, while learning about medical terminology, pharmacology, communication,
documentation, standard precautions, vital signs, anatomy and physiology, safety and first
aid and leadership.

Opportunities to develop leadership, social, civic, and vocational skills in health care are
provided through HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America). HOSA is an integral part
of the instructional program and offers friendly competition by means of skill and academic
contest at the local, district, and state levels.

III. Course Information

1. Students are required to keep a notebook that contains daily class notes, classwork,
homework, handouts, test, etc. This notebook from time to time will be checked.
2. EVERY STUDENT WILL COMPLETE EVERY ASSIGNMENT. Work that is late will receive
consequences determined by the instructor.
3. Students are required to purchase and wear scrubs, submit a medical examination form
with the dates of their TB skin test and HBV vaccines (or letter of declination), and purchase
malpractice insurance.
4. Students enrolled in this course are highly encouraged to become members of HOSA.
Among other activities, members will be allowed to participate in various competitive
events. (Membership is $40)
5. Students will need to take notes in their journal every day when attending the ASSIGNED CLINICAL SITE. This
journal will be turned in at the end of the year and turned over to the State if they ask.
Supplies: Scrubs, White Gym shoes (Plastic, Leather, or Rubber).