Student Guidelines
2013 - 2014

1. Each student is responsible for working out an acceptable arrangement for his/her field training with the faculty preceptor for the course, before committing him/herself to a particular internship.

2. Contact the agency at which your field training is to take place in order to schedule a pre-training interview with the person who will serve as your supervisor.  Confirm the date and time on which your field training will begin.

3. This is a variable credit course.  Students should register for ENVH 482 for between 2 and15 credits.  Regardless of the number of credits for which you register, you are responsible for completing the entire 400 hours of the required internship.  Normally, this will be accomplished during a single academic quarter.

4. Maintain the same hours as the environmental health personnel in the assigned agency.  Dress in a manner similar to the personnel and, in effect, function in a role similar to that of a sanitarian.
NOTE:  If your are unavoidably delayed, or must miss a day, call in and notify the supervisor of your assigned agency.

5. Submit a completed mid-term report summarizing your activities to that point and outlining your plans for the rest of the quarter.

6. Complete all agency assigned work, e.g., follow up on field visits or assigned activities involving preparation of reports, follow through on sample reports, or follow up if re-inspections are necessary.  Any activity started is to be completed or is to be in the hands of the agency staff person who is normally responsible for the follow up before terminating the field practice.

7. Conduct yourself in a manner which enhances the productivity of the agency.  Do not hinder or delay the efforts or progress of the agency personnel.

8. If of value to the agency, be involved in an independent activity preferably a field project or study.

9. If the agency permits, function independently and perform services of value to the agency.

10. Utilize your time effectively.  Become familiar with applicable local or state codes, rules and regulations or technical material relevant to your activities.  NEVER waste your time waiting for an assignment.

11. If a problem develops, discuss it first with your agency supervisor, and then, if necessary, contact your faculty preceptor.