Observational Learning Opportunities at UH Portage Medical Center

UH Portage Medical Center offers observational learning experiences in a variety of healthcare career fields. Volunteer Services will facilitate accommodating requests, although placement is not guaranteed. Observational experiences are usually limited to 4 hours, however individual departments have discretion to allow extended observational experiences upon request.

Note: Requests for physician, physician assistant and nurse practitioner observations require the observer to independently contact and arrange their experience date/s after completing the paperwork and being cleared to observe by Volunteer Services. A list of local healthcare professionals in these fields is available upon request.

Observation Request Instructions

Download and fill out the Observational Learning Packet below. Requests must be received at least 2 weeks prior to a requested date.

All observational participants must provide proof of a negative 2-step skin test or blood draw TB test within the past 6 months and verification of a completed COVID vaccine series or a signed declination form. If observing during flu season months (October through April), documentation of a flu vaccination for the current season or signed declination form and masking while observing.

For additional information or questions about observational experiences, contact Volunteer Services at 330-297-2591.