BBH 330Clinic Intern Training

3 credits · Biobehavioral Health · Penn State

The University Health Services (UHS) clinic intern training program provides students with the opportunity to interact professionally with patients in the health service and to work closely with members of the clinical and nursing staff at UHS. The training program teaches students to conduct initial intake screenings at UHS. This includes assessing vital signs (temperature, respirations, pulse, and blood pressure), determining the reason for the visit, entering patient information into an electronic medical record, and performing simple procedures such as testing visual acuity. Other topics covered include HIPAA training, common health concerns, patient confidentiality, and proper documentation. Enrollment in the course will involve an application and interview process; students must be willing to commit to two semesters of work to be enrolled.