Shadowing

"Shadowing" is a job observation in your profession of interest. Currently enrolled NDSU students with an interest in Respiratory Care are eligible to job shadow at MeritCare Medical Center. RC shadows are scheduled during September/October, January/February and May-July. A typical shadow is approximately five-six hours in length and includes rotations through the adult general & intensive care unit, pediatric and neonatal general & intensive care and pulmonary rehabilitation.

To arrange a job shadow you must do the following:

1. Complete a TB skin test and provide proof of a negative result.
2. Obtain proof of MMR immunization.
3. Contact the Dept. of Allied Sciences Program Assistant, Rita Prunty, at R.Prunty@ndsu.edu or 701-231-8713 to check out the HIPAA Orientation manual and accompanying forms.
4. Contact Angela MacAdams, Clinical Coordinator, Respiratory Care Program, MeritCare Medical Center at (701) 234-6777 or Angela.MacAdams@MeritCare.com to arrange a date and time to shadow.

When you report for your first shadow,
you must bring the following documentation with you:

• Proof of MMR immunization
• Proof of a negative TB skin test (or negative chest x-ray) done within the last 12 months
• Completed Student On-Site Observation Agreement
• Completed Student Immunization Verification Form
• Signed Confidentiality Statement