Student Program Opportunities

Middle School Job Shadow or Interview Experience

The 8th grade job shadow or interview experience allows students who are interested in the healthcare field to spend time with a person who performs work that is related to the student’s career interest. This experience includes an interview with a Black River Health employee, a tour of the specific department, and a tour of the hospital. The Emergency Department and Surgical Services are not included in the 8th grade job shadow/interview experience.

At the end of the 8th grade job shadow/interview experience, the participant will:

1. 1. Identify the types of services provided by the interviewee and/or the specific department
   2. List three (3) satisfying aspects of a healthcare career
   3. Understand the basic education preparation required for the careers discussed

All job shadow participants must have documentation that they received an influenza vaccination if participating in a student program at Black River Health from October 1 – March 31.

Please fill out the form below so we can start setting up your job shadow/interview experience. Make sure you put your top three choices of departments and dates/times you are available. Having an incomplete form can slow down this process.

These are the questions that are in your “Black River Falls Middle School 8th Grade Job Shadow Packet”. If you want to ask additional questions, please email the additional questions toOrganizational Development at least 2 business days before your job shadow/interview appointment.

Co-op (Partnership with Black River Falls High School)

This experience allows students to observe multiple departments at Black River Health before choosing one to focus on for a few weeks. The Emergency Department and Surgical Services are not included in the Co-op experience. The Co-op experience is for a scholastic semester, with the students coming to the department approximately five hours a week. Organizational Development works closely with the Black River Falls High School to coordinate the program and determine if students meet the criteria.

All student participants must have documentation that they received an influenza vaccination if participating in a student program at Black River Health from October 1 – March 31.

Students interested in this experience should talk with the Black River Falls High School Co-op coordinator to start this process. An application/selection process is followed and students must be high school juniors or seniors to participate.

Job Shadow Experience

This opportunity allows students who are considering majoring in a healthcare-related field to observe a department or individual for several hours to learn about the roles and responsibilities of the position/department. Job shadow experiences are typically 8 hours or less, but not to exceed 40 hours. The Emergency Department and Surgical Services are not included in the job shadow experience. Students must be in 9th -12th grade in high school or enrolled in a post-secondary educational institution to participate.

Please complete the following:

1. 1. Read theAlternative Orientation Program Handbook
   2. Complete theJob Shadow Application
   3. If under the age of 18, complete theMinor Student Job Shadow Parent/Guardian Authorization
   4. Complete theBackground Check
   5. Print out a copy of your immunization records from your physician’s office or state database, such as theWisconsin Immunization registration. If you will be at Black River Health from October through March, you will need a record of a current influenza vaccination included in your record.
   6. Send all above documentation toorganizationaldevelopment@blackriverhealth.com or mail to:

Black River Health
Organizational Development
711 West Adams Street
Black River Falls, WI 54615

Clinical Student Programs

Black River Health is dedicated to offering meaningful clinical experiences while maintaining safe and excellent patient care. We offer rotations for:

• • Undergraduate nursing
  • Laboratory
  • Diagnostic imaging
  • Rehabilitation
  • Respiratory therapy
  • Emergency services (paramedic and EMT)
  • Graduate physician assistants
  • Medical students
  • Nurse practitioners

All clinical student participants must have documentation that they received an influenza vaccination if participating in a student program at Black River Health from October 1 – March 31.

If you have an interest in completing a clinical rotation at Black River Health, complete theClinical Rotation Site Request and send it toorganizationaldevelopment@blackriverhealth.com or call us at715-284-1312.

Once your rotation has been approved, additional orientation materials will be sent to you for completion before the rotation start date.

with the name and address of who made the blanket. Also, include the number of hours it took.