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Course · AL
Health Science Internship
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
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Health Science Internship is a capstone course designed to provide advanced students with practical knowledge and skills needed for postsecondary healthcare education and employment. The practicum requirements in the course are designed to be completed in local healthcare facilities, such as a hospital, medical office, or long-term care facility. When Health Science Internship is offered as a two-credit course, work should be completed and credit awarded in a single school year.
Utilize skills related to specific healthcare facility requirements in delivering patient careAnalyze safety needs of patients and caregivers in the clinical setting, utilizing critical thinking skillsEmploy safe work practices, following health and safety policies and procedures of the clinical facilityCommunicate orally and in writing in clinical settings, using correct medical terminologyObserve, research, and describe the etiology, pathology, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of common diseases and disPerform basic healthcare skills according to facility protocolUtilize mathematics in healthcare environments, including office and patient care settingsResearch procedures observed in the clinical setting and explain their relevance to the plan of careDistinguish between subjective and objective information throughout the healthcare plan processModify communication to meet the needs of the patient or client in ways that are appropriate for the situationModel professional verbal and nonverbal communication with patient or client, caregivers, and healthcare team membersConstruct examples of technical and formal writingApply industry-standard ethical practices with consideration for patients’ cultural, socialFollow regulations and industry standards safeguarding the privacy and confidentiality of health informationResearch and explain how effective team dynamics can improve patient careDifferentiate between wellness and illness and summarize the goals and outcomes of each in the clinical settingExplain why a patient’s compliance with the ordered plan of care is important for health maintenanceResearch medications using medical reference sources to determine drug classifications, indications, contraindicationsResearch and report on specific standards required for credentialing in a health-related fieldCreate a project based on extended research regarding a topic or issue encountered during clinical experience