SHA Eligibility & Onboarding Requirements

SHA Applicants meet the following eligibility requirements. 

• Be a full-time CSB/SJU student during 2021-2022 academic year
• Participating in a Pre-Health Program or long-term of goals of working in the health field.
  • Nursing majors are not eligible for SHA as it conflicts with their program clinical requirements. 
• Commit to a minimum of 12 hours/month in the Emergency Department
• While in the Emergency Department, must complete the minimum number of required research surveys per month (determined on a semesterly basis).
• Participate in all training and team meetings.
• Be a positive and professional ambassador for CSB/SJU.

If selected for the program, all SHAs must complete the following onboarding requirements:

• Complete CentraCare's volunteer screening process which includes: successful background check, drug panel screening, providing immunization history, and completing the TB skin test by August 9.
• Complete CentraCare's online training modules between August 15 and your first shift in the ETC. 
• Attend SHA Orientation with program advisors and SHA leads during early Fall semester.
• Attend Emergency Trauma Center Training Session with CentraCare staff.
• Train with one of the SHA leads on how to conduct research and survey patients.