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January 27, 2004
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HEALTH SCIENCE STUDENT(S) EXPERIENCE AGREEMENT 05
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 the following
programs : Associate Degree Nursing , Practical Nursing , Registered Nurse Update , Radiology
Technology , Respiratory Therapy, Pharmacy Technician, Physical Therapist Assistant , Medical
Assisting , Medical Laboratory Technology , Emergency Medical Technology , Paramedic , Nursing
Assistant, Patient Care Technician, Medical Secretary , Medical Transcription, Health Information
Management, Unit Secretary (Ward Clerk) , Long Term Health Care , Dental Hygiene , Dental Lab
Technology , Dental Assistant, Surgical Technology , and Advanced Technical Certificates in
Radiography , Respiratory , Physical Therapist Assistant and Nursing , 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 .
HEALTH SCIENCE STUDENTS) EXPERIENCE AGREEMENT
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT
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c . To comply with all existing policies of the HEALTH CARE FACILITY.
d . Clinical Instructors will participate in HEALTH CARE FACILITY orientation as required .
e . COLLEGE shall provide evidence of worker 's compensation for any employee furnished by
the COLLEGE pursuant to this agreement . No student(s) , instructor, or other person
furnished the COLLEGE pursuant to this Agreement shall be considered an agent, employee ,
or borrowed servant of the HEALTH CARE FACILITY. Students are not employees of the
COLLEGE or HEALTH CARE FACILITY.
The HEALTH CARE FACILITY agrees to provide clinical facilities as an affiliate of the COLLEGE
for the duration of clinical rotations for student(s) assigned to the facility .
The appropriate staff of the HEALTH CARE FACILITY and the faculty of the HEALTH
PROGRAMS of INDIAN RIVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE will cooperate in planning ,
implementing , and evaluating the clinical experience of the Health student(s) in their respective areas .
This Agreement shall be interpreted under the laws of the State of Florida .
Neither party shall discriminate in the assignment of student(s)s on the basis of race , color, sex , religion,
national origin, age , sexual orientation, disability , veteran or marital status .
This agreement may be terminated by either party hereto upon written notice of intent to terminate
commensurate to a period sixty (60) days prior to June 30th of any academic year; or upon closure of the
HEALTH CARE FACILITY provided that all students currently enrolled in the program at the
HEALTH CARE FACILITY at the time of notice of termination shall be given the opportunity to
complete their clinical program at the HEALTH CARE FACILITY, such completion not to exceed six
(6) months .
The undersigned , representing the institutions aforementioned , subscribe to the terms of this
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T and hereby affix their signatures .
Macht, Ch ' an of the oard D m b P r 162.003
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY EMERGENCY Date
SERVICES DISTRICT
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Edwin R. Massey, Ph. D. , Pr dent Date
INDIAN RIVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE