Student Shadows and Observers

 

Students may request to observe or shadow a healthcare field under the supervision of a Sky Lakes employee or medical staff member, including physicians. Observers may also observe on rounds and watch procedures.

Unit Observer Application

 

Prospective applicants may choose to observe under the supervision of a Sky Lakes employee or medical staff member, including physicians. Observers may observe on rounds and watch procedures.

 

The observer program is intended to provide participants with a behind-the-scenes glimpse of careers in healthcare. The duration of the observership is determined case-by-case. An observership is a voluntary experience that does not constitute employment, compensation, medical education or any training leading to academic credit, licensure or board certification. Sky Lakes will not issue grades or written evaluations for this program.

 

High School students looking to complete a senior project or an observation with a healthcare employee, please use this process.

 

*If you are a high school student enrolled in health occupations, please speak to your advisor.

More about the program

How do I know if I am an eligible participant?

Participant eligibility requires the following:

  • Age 16 or older with valid ID
  • Proper completion of application

What is the process for applying for an Observership with Sky Lakes?

Once your application is received, Sky Lakes will work to determine an eligible preceptor for your experience*. Upon preceptor assignment, a confirmation email will be sent to you indicating the onboarding steps that are required to obtain clearance. Once onboarding is complete, you will receive the clearance email authorizing the observership to begin.  Observations are not allowed to begin without the clearance email.

* Proper completion of your observership application request does not guarantee an observation.

How long does it take to know if I have been accepted?

Typically, requests are responded to within 1-2 weeks.

If I have been cleared before, do I need to apply again?

If you have been cleared within the past 90 days, you do not need to apply again. Please use previous email correspondence for new observation requests.

If I am a Sky Lakes employee, do I need to fill out this application?

Yes, Sky Lakes employees participating in observership must fill out an application.

If a Sky Lakes employee has already agreed to precept me, do I have to apply?

Yes. To be eligible for an observership with Sky Lakes, an application and all associated documents are required.

Is a COVID-19 Vaccine required?

Sky Lakes currently has no COVID-19 vaccination requirements.

Am I required to have a drug screen and background?

Drug Screen and background may be requested depending on the duration of the observation.