Western Reserve Hospital offers a variety of opportunities for those pursuing a learning experience in the healthcare industry.  We are proud to offer experiences in both patient care and non-patient care areas.  If you are interested in participating in our Experiential Learning Program, please review the information below and complete the required form.

Application Form

Please click on the link below and complete all required fields on the application form.  

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING APPLICATION FORM

A confirmation email will be sent upon receipt of your application.  However, PLEASE NOTE, THE APPROVAL PROCESS MAY TAKE UP TO 30 BUSINESS DAYS.  You will be notified via email for additional information or when your application has been approved.  Once approved, you will then be provided information on how to schedule your experience.

All requests must be submitted 30 days before your requested start date. If they are received within 30 days of requested start date there is no guarantee that your experience can be fulfilled.

Required Immunizations

Depending on your type of learning experience immunization records may be required.  Please review the required immunizations below for experiences in either patient care or non-patient care areas. 

When completing the application form, please attach the required vaccination documents. 

 

Patient Care Experience

This type of experience includes observing or providing patient care in clinical areas.  Proof of the following immunizations or test results are required:

  • MMR (Vaccination record showing two doses, or titers showing immunity)
  • Varicella (Vaccination record showing two doses, or titers showing immunity)
  • Hepatitis B (Vaccination record showing three doses, or titers showing immunity)
  • Tuberculosis test (within the past 5 years of experience start date)
  • Completed TB Risk Assessment Screening (included on application form)

  • Seasonal Flu Vaccination (if experience falls between November 1st – April 15th)

 

Non-Patient Care Experience

This type of experience includes observing only in non-clinical areas.  Proof of the following immunizations or test results are required:

  • MMR (Vaccination record showing two doses, or titers showing immunity)
  • Completed TB Risk Assessment Screening (included on application form)

  • Seasonal Flu Vaccination (if experience falls between November 1st – April 15th)

If you do not yet have proof of immunizations, please complete the application form and then submit immunization documents to Explearning@westernreservehospital.org as soon as you are able.   This documentation is required to move forward with the application process.

For Questions

Please contact Explearning@westernreservehospital.org or you may call 330-971-7417.

 

*Western Reserve Hospital reserves the right to decline Experiential Learning Applications based on specific qualifications, including but not limited to current availability and staffing within the organization.