Rady Children’s Hospital – North County Center
Basic Information
Description of the Organization and Responsibilities
Outpatient Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Audiology, Speech Therapy for children 0-18 years old.
For the most part, students will be only observing. At times, students may be asked to assist the therapist in working with a child or helping to grab a piece of equipment. However, students can request to be more involved in therapy sessions under the direction of the therapist. Respect for the therapist, patients, and patients' families is of utmost importance. Students must be professional, independent, competent, responsible, and self-directed.
Age(s) of Participants
0 to 18 years old.
Orientation Requirement
Once placement is confirmed, contact site to schedule an orientation.
Check-in Procedure
Check in with front receptionists when arriving at site.
Research Availability
Monday and Wednesday, 8:00 am - 7:00 pm.
Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 8:00 am - 6:00 pm.
Observation hours are approximate and based on the availability of clinicians. HOURS CAN CHANGE at the discretion of the therapist. Students MUST have a flexible schedule in order to accommodate for missed hours due to complications with appointment cancellations, patient absences, and the therapist's schedule.
Dress Code
Dress for a professional environment: neat, clean, and in good repair. No jeans, no shorts, no tank tops, no open toed shoes. No piercings other than the ears.
Testing Requirements
(1) Letter of clearance from the HDP Field Research Coordinator
(2) Signed Clinical Affiliation Agreement
(3) Background Check ($75.00)
(4) Drug Screen (Packaged with Background Check)
(5) Immunization Records (MMR, Varicella & Hepatitis B)
(6) H1N1 Vaccination
(7) Seasonal Influenza Vaccination
Contact Information
Site Mentor
Ann Herbert (aherbert@chsd.org)
Phone Number
760-758-1620