The Project NEXT: Telehealth Student Practicum (TSP) is an innovative, self-paced learning experience designed for high school and undergraduate students interested in healthcare careers. This program provides hands-on knowledge of telehealth technology, virtual care delivery, and the evolving digital health landscape.
During the program, students’ participation will include:
12 hours – Online Education
Core Concepts in Telehealth certificate
Health Informatics training modules
Telehealth training modules
Cyber security modules
28 hours – Shadowing Experience
8-hour Day in Sioux Falls at Telehealth hub sites
20-Hour Placement in a rural health facility
Why Join the Telehealth Student Practicum?
- Flexible & Self-Paced: Learn at your own pace with online modules.
- Real-World Application: Explore case studies and telehealth technology in action.
- Career Exploration: Gain insight into how telehealth is transforming healthcare fields like nursing, medicine, behavioral health, and health informatics.
- Certificate of Completion: Showcase your telehealth knowledge for future education and career opportunities.
What You’ll Learn
- Introduction to Telehealth & Virtual Care
- Telehealth Policies & Ethics
- Patient Privacy & HIPAA Compliance
- Telehealth in Rural & Underserved Communities
- Hands-on Technology Demonstrations
- Career Pathways in Telehealth
Who Can Apply?
- High school juniors & seniors
- Undergraduate students exploring healthcare careers
- Students interested in digital health, telemedicine, and rural health access
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