The Student Intern will assist the Clinical Epidemiology Department in surveillance activities, data collection and quality improvement initiatives for the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center (OSUWMC)
Job Summary
The Student Intern will assist the Clinical Epidemiology Department in surveillance activities, data collection and quality improvement initiatives for the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center (OSUWMC).
During the internship the student will be educated in subjects to prepare for future career in infection prevention, including Introduction to Infection Prevention and Control, Prevention and Control of HAIs, and Microbiology.
The internship will conclude with the student given the opportunity to sit for the Associate – Infection Prevention and Control (a-IPC) certification through the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. (CBIC).
Matching Summary
The Student Intern will assist the Clinical Epidemiology Department in surveillance activities, data collection and quality improvement initiatives for the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center (OSUWMC).
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Data collection and quality improvement
Surveillance activities
Healthcare acquired infections reduction
Strict confidentiality of data
Nice-to-have
Assist in meeting facilitation
Prepare presentation materials
Orient student to IP role
Key Requirements
High School Graduate
Enrolled in higher-level education
Current student status
Meet mandatory education and health surveillance requirements
Associate – Infection Prevention and Control (a-IPC) certification opportunity