Internships

Health Care Systems Career Exploration Program

8970  Grade 12   1 Credit  Semester 1   Weight of 1.2

This course will supplement structured learning in the classroom with opportunities to explore a variety of health care careers in a work-based environment through the Holy Spirit Health System. During the first nine weeks, students will rotate through a variety of departments in the Holy Spirit Health System. During participation in the course, the students will analyze health care career opportunities and gather information regarding post-secondary educational requirements essential for the student’s area of interest.

They will gain a better perspective of health care delivery in action through seminars, one-to-one mentor interaction and clinical rotation, maintain confidentiality regarding hospital staff and patients, participate in opportunities for experiential learning with limited related hands-on experiences, and develop and demonstrate an appreciation of work values and an understanding of commitment and the medical and professional ethics necessary to become a valuable member of the health care profession. All applications must be submitted to Mrs. Reeder by the deadline. Mechanicsburg is limited to sending four students to an interview process where a panel will decide who the participants will be.

Senior Internship

8980  Grade 12   .50-2 Credit  Semester/Year   Weight of 1.2

This course is intended to give seniors who have specific career-related interests an opportunity to explore those interests in a real world environment. Students work with a mentor to learn about a particular industry or occupation. Workplace activities may include special projects, a sample of tasks from different jobs, or tasks from a single occupation. These may or may not include financial compensation. The employer and the School to Career Coordinator evaluate the student through a workplace  evaluation and career seminar assignments. The duration of this course may range from 1-2 periods for a semester or a school year, dependent upon the mentor availability and the students’ schedules. Students must complete the Senior Internship application and have completed one job shadow in the career area of choice.

The Emergency Medical Technician program provides training in partnership with Harrisburg Area Community College for students wishing to take the Pennsylvania certification exam to become an Emergency Medical Technician. During the 140- hour course (which is held off-site), the students will gain a better perspective of health care delivery in action through classroom and hands-on experience with certified HACC trainers. The students will develop and demonstrate an understanding of the medical and professional ethics necessary to become a member of the emergency health care profession. Following the semester-long training, students will have the opportunity to enter into the Internship Program and receive credit for hours worked at an agency that provides EMT services to the community. The tuition for the course is based on HACC’s current fee schedule.

The Nurse Aide Training program will provide training in partnership with Harrisburg Area Community College for students wishing to take the Pennsylvania certification exam to become a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA). During this 104-hour course (which is held off-site), the students will learn all the skills necessary to take care of the elderly in a nursing home facility. The course includes theoretical and clinical aspects of this medical profession. The tuition is based on HACC’s current fee schedule and there are opportunities for scholarships depending on student need and availability of funds.

Senior Internship (Summer)

A Senior Internship during the summer can be scheduled according to mentor and student schedules.

• Option 1: This internship will consist of a minimum of 40 hours at the worksite. Credit will not be awarded for this internship, but the student will be evaluated on a Pass/Fail basis and the internship will be listed on the student’s transcript.
• Option 2: This internship will consist of a completion of 270 hours at the worksite for 2 credits or a completion of 135 hours for 1 credit at the worksite. The intensive hours required for these internships are dependent on the business availability as well as the student’s commitment. The student will receive a grade for this course and it will be listed on the student’s transcript.