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AGENDA ITEM NO. 2111 June 26, 2007 NO. 276A HEALTH SCIENCE STUDENT(S) EXPERIENCE AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT, is made and entered by and between the DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF INDIAN RIVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE, 3209 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, Florida 34981 , hereinafter referred to as the COLLEGE, and INDIAN RIVER COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT, 1840 25' Street, Vero Beach, Florida, 32960, hereinafter referred to as the HEALTH CARE FACILITY. WITNESSETH The HEALTH CARE FACILITY hereby agrees to provide their facilities to the COLLEGE and the COLLEGE agrees to the usage of such facilities under the following conditions : 1 . PLANNING FOR STUDENT(S) INSTRUCTION - The faculty and student(s) in all Health Science programs, hereinafter referred to as HEALTH PROGRAMS, at IRCC may utilize the departments of the HEALTH CARE FACILITY for clinical experience. The student(s) is placed at the HEALTH CARE FACILITY for clinical experience and is not an employee of the COLLEGE. The faculty of IRCC will plan the days and hours for clinical experience. The appropriate staff at the HEALTH CARE FACILITY will be consulted as to the days and hours planned. 2 . SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE HEALTH CARE FACILITY: a. To provide within available facilities adequate classroom and conference space and the use of any available instructional materials. b. To provide a suitable environment and opportunities for observation and clinical experience in patient care areas, clinics and in selected departments of the HEALTH CARE FACILITY. c. The HEALTH CARE FACILITY has the overall authority over the facilities and grounds and for the safety of all persons therein. d. The HEALTH CARE FACILITY shall immediately inform the COLLEGE of policy and procedure changes which effect the COLLEGE'S clinical experience programs. e. The HEALTH CARE FACILITY shall retain overall responsibility over patient care . f. In case of accident or illness involving the student(s) while in the HEALTH CARE FACILITY, the HEALTH CARE FACILITY shall facilitate, if necessary, emergency treatment, at the student's(s') own expense. 3 . SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COLLEGE: a. To provide assistance in the supervision and instruction of student(s) except on specific instances, which indicate that, other provisions should be made. b . To coordinate through proper HEALTH CARE FACILITY channels the planning for clinical experience for HEALTH PROGRAMS and maintaining all records and reports related to student(s) clinical experiences c. To comply with all existing policies of the HEALTH CARE FACILITY. d. To coordinate with HEALTH CARE FACILITY the HEALTH PROGRAMS student(s)' and clinical instructor(s)' participation in HEALTH CARE FACILITY orientation as required.