Internships

• All clinical and internship experiences must be pre-arranged and approved by East Alabama Health.
• Due to the large volume of clinical and internship requests, East Alabama Health may not be able to accommodate all requests.
• In the event a request cannot be honored, an East Alabama Health representative will inform the school/student so that alternative clinical opportunities can be arranged.

• Clinicals and Internships must be arranged through East Alabama Health’s Education Department.
• Before a student can attend a clinical opportunity, East Alabama Health must have a current signed program affiliation agreement on file.
• All clinical students and interns are required to attend a non-employee orientation prior to beginning the experience and are responsible for making the appointment for the orientation. See contact information below.
• Proof of immunizations, background checks, drug screenings, and BLS certification (if required) must be documented and validated prior to orientation.
• Proof of BLS certification, if required
• Clinical students must be supervised at all times by their preceptors and instructors.
• Name badges must be worn at all times during clinical experiences and are provided upon completion of orientation, as needed.
• Schedules for nursing and preceptor placements must be pre-arranged by East Alabama Health Education Department.

Clinical Placements, Preceptorships, Internships, and Practicums Orientation Opportunities

Orientation is held at East Alabama Heath Education Center, 2027 Pepperell Parkway, Opelika, AL on the following days/times. You must have a scheduled appointment to attend.