Hi all, my name is Cynthia, and I work for COPE Partners (http://www.copepartners.org), which is an organization that runs the Clinical Care Extender program - a hands-on year-long program at St. John's Hospital in Oxnard, CA where interns get to be up close and personal with patients in the hospital, help out in ER, OR, and other such departments. The commitment is four hours a week for a year. Below is the flyer that we have made to get the word out. Also, please check out http://www.copepartners.org/CCEhome.html for more detailed information about the program and what it entails. Also, if you have any additiona questions or would like more information, please email Deborah Agurkis at dagurkis@copepartners.org. Thanks!


ATTENTION PRE-HEALTH PROFESSION STUDENTS




· Interested in real-life experience in the health care field?

· Looking for a way to give back to your community?

· Want hands-on experience in hospital departments?



The St. John's One-Year


CLINICAL CARE EXTENDER PROGRAM



may just be for you!



For more information or to apply, attend one of the following 1-hour orientation/interview sessions:





Wednesday, January 5th

Thursday, January 6th

Sunday, January 9th

Monday, January 10th

Wednesday, January 12th

Sunday, January 16th

Monday, January 17th

Thursday, January 20th

Saturday, January 22nd

Monday, January 24th

Wednesday, January 26th

Sunday, January 30th

Wednesday, February 2nd

Thursday, February 3rd









Reservations are required for all orientations.

For more information or to reserve your space, please log onto the

Clinical Care Extender Web Page www.copepartners.org/St JohnSignup.html



CLINICAL CARE EXTENDER PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS





1. You must be 18 years old.



2. You must be able to make a 1-year commitment.



3. You must be able to volunteer 4 hours per week plus an extra 4 hours per week for one rotation (three months).



4. Immunizations: All are due before the third day of training.

a.) Hepatitis B Series: must have completed, or be in the process of completing, the series (a total of three shots) before the third day of training.

b.) MMR: Must have two vaccinations before the third day of training.

c.) TB Test: within the last three months (chest x-ray results required if positive).



5. CPR: you must have a current CPR Certification that covers adult, children and infants before the third day of training.



6. You must have an active e-mail account (checked at least twice weekly).



Should you be accepted to the program, you will also need to:



1. Attend one of the mandatory Immunization/CPR Open houses to turn in your immunizations and CPR scheduled on the following dates:

Sunday, January 30th from 10:30am-12:00pm

Or

Sunday, January 30th from 10:30am-12:00pm

Or

Thursday, February 3rd from 2:00pm-4:00pm



2. Attend a mandatory three-day training that is scheduled to take place on the following dates:



Sunday, February 6, 2004

Sunday, February 13, 2004

And

Sunday, February 20, 2004