Shadowing and Student Opportunities
Akron Children's provides unpaid learning opportunities to help individuals understand more about healthcare career options and skills required for specific occupations.
Participants have the opportunity to experience the workplace setting as well as the duties performed by the healthcare professional they are observing; participants are not permitted to perform work of any kind, including patient care.
Visit the Shadow a Nurse program for more information. For all other shadowing opportunities, see the information below:
e are excited about your interest in shadowing at Akron Children's Hospital. We enthusiastically welcome individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. The shadow experience does not fulfill any educational, clinical or internship requirements, nor does it provide any hands-on experience. Applicants must be at least 17 years of age, in good general health, a a non-smoker , and able to communicate well in English. Applicants under 18 or 18 years of age and still in high school must have parental or legal guardian consent to shadow.
Pre-Application Requirements:
Job shadowing is a one-time, observation-only experience, generally 4 to 8 hours in duration, Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Applications must be submitted at least three weeks prior to the requested date. Please read the complete information below and complete the following actions prior to submitting your application:
- Contact the department in which you wish to shadow.
- Receive permission and confirmation from the department where you will be shadowing.
- Complete all fields on this application.
- Attach proof of flu vaccine.
