ORIENTATION WORKSHEET
A good orientation is critical to the success of any clinical education experience. The student and the CI (or someone designated by the CI, in some cases) should cover the following by the third or fourth day of the affiliation.
| A 30-60 minute meeting between the student and CI to discuss: | |
| Phone number of the person the student should call if he/she will be unable to arrive at the clinic on time due to illness or emergency | |
| If someone needs to get emergency information to the student while they are at the facility, what number should they call | |
| Emergency weather plan of facility (who to call, will a closing be announced on the radio?) | |
| The CI should have the student’s emergency medical information | |
| Learning style preferences of the student and teaching style preferences of the CI | |
| Feedback and supervision – discuss student’s and CI’s preferences | |
| Student’s goals (see Student Profile Form) and expectations | |
| Expectations that the CI has of the student | |
| Observational opportunities available (surgery, OT, Speech, clinics, specialty areas) and how these will be scheduled | |
| Tour of facility | |
| Emergency policies within facility – FIRE, MEDICAL EMERGENCY, EVACUATION | |
| How to use phones | |
| Where to keep valuables | |
| Restrooms | |
| Know working and lunch hours | |
| Documentation and patient charging system (including confidentiality procedures) | |
| Review Policies and Procedures Manual (including handling of linen, color coding systems for infectious waste, proper cleaning of body fluid spills, proper waste disposal) | |
| Patient scheduling system | |
| Introductions to personnel student will be working with | |
| Location of equipment and supplies – including emergency and safety equipment (protective garments, CPR mask, first aid kit, transfer belts, etc.) | |
| Other: | |