Healthcare Shadowing: Clinician & Teams

Overview

Who we are
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La Clinica de La Raza is a non-profit, community-based health center established in 1971 to address health barriers and create better lives for the underserved. We have proudly grown into over 35 sites across Alameda, Contra Costa, and Solano County. To learn more about our history, visit our website .

Summary
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Are you interested in pursuing a career in healthcare but not sure where to start? La Clínica's job shadowing learning experience is the perfect opportunity for you. You will observe our team in action, ask questions, and learn from our experienced healthcare professionals.

Job shadowing provides insight into the day-to-day operations, culture, processes, and values of our organization, and is distinct from clinical rotations required by many academic programs and certifications.

During a job shadowing experience, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Observe professionals in action, seeing how they utilize software and technology to deliver results.
• Join meetings with our teams and professionals to gain insight into our collaborative approach and decision-making processes.
• Take a guided tour of our office to see our operations.
• Review relevant project materials and documentation to deepen understanding of our work.
• Engage in conversations with team members and learn from their experiences and career paths.
• Record questions or ideas during the experience for future reference.
• Shadows should not perform tasks typically handled by paid staff, except for brief periods as a learning experience.

High School students
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Minimum 3 hours and maximum 25 hours per semester.

• Minors under 18 must be enrolled in school.
• All participants must obtain a completed consent form from a parent or legal guardian.
• All participants must complete an emergency card form.
• A confidentiality agreement form must be signed prior to participation.

Adults in Programs
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Maximum 40 hours per semester.

• Provide proof of class requirements including total hours.
• All participants must complete an emergency card form.
• A confidentiality agreement form must be signed prior to participation.

• Participants are not permitted to miss school to complete required hours.
• Participants are not permitted to shadow parents/guardians or relatives.
• Transportation to the observation worksite is the responsibility of the participant or parent/guardian.
• The agreement must be signed by the participant and their parent/guardian (youth under 18) prior to participation.
• Participants and guardians acknowledge release of liability for injuries or losses during the shadowing experience.

Health Clearance Requirements (ALL PARTICIPANTS)

• Immunization records must include name, date, and location.
• Flu shot (current season), Hepatitis B, MMR, Tdap, Varicella, Covid vaccines (1st and 2nd dose).
• Negative TB test within the last year, or Chest Radiograph within the last two years.

Clearance requirements for Volunteers (18+)

• Passing background check and ;  not be expired.
• Sign and complete all necessary forms.
• Provide a valid government-issued .
• Mask fit test (upon request by the Clinic Manager).

Clearance requirements for Minors

• Signed consent form by parent/guardian (no background check required).
• Valid school .
• Mask fit test (upon request by the Clinic Manager).

As a La Clínica shadow, you should present yourself professionally and respectfully. Follow supervisor guidance on attire for your shadowing duties. Guidelines include:

• Maintain good personal hygiene (hands, nails, hair, teeth).
• Safety: open-toe shoes are not allowed in clinical areas.
• Avoid clothing that is offensive or inappropriate (e.g., shorts, tank tops, see-through or revealing clothing, spandex, high heels over 2 inches, flip-flops, clothing in disrepair).
• Follow any additional dress code instructions from your supervisor.

Shadows may access confidential information. Treat Protected Health Information (PHI) with care. Guidelines:

• Discuss confidential matters only in private settings and only when necessary.
• Never share passwords or access codes; log off when away.
• Dispose of confidential documents in…