Safe Patient HandlingAt — VA Long Beach Healthcare System

Opportunity Summary 

Learn administrative processes related to safe patient handling in a large healthcare organization serving veterans.

Opportunity Learning Outcomes 

The student will learn the following and more:

- medical terminology

- organizational structure in a healthcare setting

- tracking, training, and application of safe patient handling

- administrative responsibilities behind this service

- shadow and possibly support the program lead

- others as applicable and agreed upong between the student and preceptor

Opportunity Training 

Training will be on the job and performed by the preceptor. 

Additional risk specific to this opportunity 

No additional risks. 

Opportunity Application Instructions 

Follow HCA internship application process. 

Program 
CHHS - Health Care Admin Internships
Location Type 
On-site
Location 
United States
Expected Hours 
HoursDuration
120hours per academic term
Students required to have a personal vehicle 
No
Fees students may incur with this opportunity 
No Fees will be incurred by students
This opportunity provides some form of compensation 
No
Opportunity Availability 
Ongoing