In order to work in the student-run clinic system, all T1s will complete BLS training in conjunction with an Student Clinic Council Foundations in Medicine (FiM) Training session. The training is designed to better prepare students for their shifts in the clinics and help familiarize them with SCC and Tulane policies. This session will take place following the first T1 exam.

SCC FIM T1 Training Learning Objectives:

• Become familiar with the healthcare landscape in New Orleans/Louisiana

• Understand the Student Clinic Council structure

• Become familiar with the Student Run Clinic sites and the training requirements to participate in the clinic system

• Understand protocols for emergency situations that may arise in clinic such as (1) stroke, (2) myocardial infarction, (3) hypertension-emergency, and (4) seizures

• Review the TUSOM Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Protocol

• Gain tools for dealing with hostile situations and difficult patients in the clinical setting

• Begin to practice taking a history and briefly presenting using the SOAP format

• Properly measure blood pressure

Tuberculosis and Vaccination Training

Tuberculosis (TB) testing is a big part of our student-run clinic program; we have 6 TB clinics that serve about 2400 patients a year. In order to volunteer in the TB Clinics, you must be TB trained in how to place and interpret PPDs.

Intramuscular vaccination training will also occur in this session, allowing volunteers to learn how to properly administer vaccines.

• Scrubs (preferably green)

• Closed-toed shoes

• Tulane ID

• Stethoscope (as needed)

The purpose of a standard dress code to is to remove any threat of inappropriate interpretation of the dress code and maintain professionalism in our clinic spaces along with avoiding any confusion for students volunteering in the different clinic spaces which could have different requirements.

We see many vulnerable populations, pregnant mothers, homeless patients, those recovering from substance disorder, immigrants, & people who’ve likely had many bad experiences with the medical system.

Please act with respect for our patients and the challenges they may be going through.

You are expected to behave professionally on your shifts and maintain appropriate boundaries (no hugging, inappropriate physical contact).