COPE Health Scholars

Organization Description

As a Health Scholar, you will gain firsthand experience in both clinical and administrative health care settings and become an integral part of the care delivery team. You will assist with basic care for patients alongside nurses, physicians and other members of the care delivery team, and have opportunities to learn the “business” of health care, preparing you for your health care career and helping you earn volunteer hours for medical school, nursing school, and other graduate programs while positioning you well for entry-level positions in healthcare.

Program Information

Opportunity Title Health Scholar

Opportunity Summary

As a Health Scholar, you will gain firsthand experience in both clinical and administrative health care settings and become an integral part of the care delivery team. You will assist with basic care for patients alongside nurses, physicians and other members of the care delivery team, and have opportunities to learn the “business” of health care, preparing you for your health care career and helping you earn volunteer hours for medical school, nursing school, and other graduate programs while positioning you well for entry-level positions in healthcare.

By the end of this opportunity, students will have learned...

Decide if a career in health care is right for you and which profession is the best fit
Fulfill clinical experience hours required or preferred by medical, nursing and other graduate programs in health care
Gain an inside view of medical specialties as you rotate through many areas in the hospital or ambulatory care setting every three months
Gain the experience employers look for in candidates
Earn volunteer hours for medical school programs
Develop relationships with health care staff and leaders within your program site
Receive a completion certificate from Keck Graduate Institute.
Join over 34,000 alumni as a COPE Connect member and connect with health care leaders, access expert guidance and career advice, receive member-only discounts and easily verify your volunteer hours for medical school and other graduate programs

Please select the tasks/activities students would be doing for this opportunity (select all that apply)

  • Observe a professional and/or client
  • Participate in a workshop, training, or orientation
  • Provide general office administration (e.g. filing, data entry, processing forms, intra-office communication, meeting preparation, returning phone calls)
  • Received Direct Supervision
  • Support or assist with an event, program, or community project

What training will be provided to students to perform these responsibilities? 30 of initial didactic and practical training

How will you provide ongoing support and supervision to students?

Program Manager, Leadership Team and site staff will provide support and supervision.

Where will this opportunity take place? Select all that apply. Hybrid - Combination of on-site and remote

Please provide your organizations COVID-19 safety guidelines and protocol Covid-19 vaccination requirement, temperature screening at time of shifts.

Please provide any safety information specific to this opportunity. N/A

Please indicate how many students you are seeking for this opportunity. 150

Please indicate the number of hours and duration a student would need to commit for this opportunity: 4 hours per week 

Are students expected to use a personal vehicle as part of this opportunity? No

Are students responsible for any fees as part of this opportunity? Other

Are students receiving any form of compensation for this opportunity? No, unpaid. 

Provide any additional information for students in regards to the application process (e.g., supplemental questions, interview and/or resume) :students can apply at apply.copehealthscholars.org

Health & Safety

In order to create a positive, safe and valuable out-of-classroom learning experience, CSU faculty, students, college staff and community partners must work together as a team to make the most of the experience and manage the unique risks that exist. There is insurance available to protect CSU as well as the learning site, if the proper agreement is in place. Students can avoid unsafe situations when everyone is familiar with the placement details and a proper risk assessment has been completed. This risk assessment is not intended to prohibit educational experiences that may seem “too risky,” but rather to find ways to reduce the amount of risk and liability exposure, so that the off-campus learning opportunity is a safe, healthful and fulfilling educational experience for all parties involved. This section should be completed by someone familiar with any potential risks.

Please select all options that apply.

  • Background Check (e.g. fingerprinting/livescan, driving record)
  • CPR Certification
  • Health Check/Screening (e.g. temperature screening, COVID-19 test)
  • Must be 18 or older
  • Pre-Placement Training
  • TB Test
  • Vaccinations
  • Confidentiality Waiver

Will students receive safety training pertaining to potential risks associated with their duties? Yes
Additional requirements and/or considerations
  • Background Check (e.g. fingerprinting/livescan, driving record)
  • CPR Certification
  • Health Check/Screening (e.g. temperature screening, COVID-19 test)
  • Must be 18 or older
  • Pre-Placement Training
  • TB Test
  • Vaccinations
  • Confidentiality Waiver
Address 
1150 S Olive St
Los Angeles, CA 90015
United States
General Phone 
(213) 259-0245
Website:
https://copehealthscholars.org/
Student Contact 
Name
Jessica Faragallah
Job Title
Regional Manager
Phone
(213) 503-8310
Email
jfaragallah@copehealthsolutions.com
Program(s) 
Internship
Organization type 
Healthcare Facility or Network (Private/For-profit)
Focus Population(s)
Adults, College Students, Non-specific/any population
Focus Area(s)
Education, Health & Medicine
Hours of operation 

M-S 6:30AM-10:30PM

Maximum students 
150