Potomac High – Allied Health Internship

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

Students who have completed the first two courses in the Health Professions program may enroll in this internship course. Students participating in this internship experience will participate in a clinical experience and/or secure an internship in a professional healthcare setting such as a hospital, physician’s office, or pharmacy. Students are required to develop a resume that reflects their interest and clinical experience to pursue a career in healthcare; have an agreement among the student, parent, teacher, and worksite mentor which includes specific technical and academic outcomes for the student; participate in a school-based seminar class at least once a week to share experiences; prepare a professional portfolio that aligns to the SkillsUSA portfolio requirements; complete a research paper and present it to a panel of industry representative; and be supervised by an instructor or workbased learning agreement.