College Students

Placement Eligibility Notice

Samaritan Health Services is currently accepting placement requests from students enrolled in health profession programs described in OAR 409-030-0130 under an existing clinical affiliation agreement, whose application is received at least 30 days in advance. Students engaged in a field of study that is not explicitly listed in this section will be considered at a later date, when feasible. Please continue to check our website for updates to eligibility and application availability.

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Opportunities for College Students

We enjoy partnering with colleges and universities around the Northwest to provide students with educational work experiences. College students make up Samaritan’s largest and most diverse group of students, covering the full spectrum of health care delivery.

Your application for any experience must be submitted at least 30 days in advance.

Internships & Practicums 

Are you enrolled in a program that requires an educational or clinical experience to graduate? Internships and practicums provide students with the opportunity to obtain academic credit in a health care degree program. Students interested in completing an internship or practicum for academic credit must submit an Placement Request Form. 

Onboarding & Clearance Process

If your application is accepted and approved, you will be provided with instructions on how to complete the clearance process specific to your program. Do you have more questions? Contact Samaritan Student Services for more information.

Step One: Online Orientation

Please review the following Samaritan Health Services policies and trainings. Upon completion of review, please sign and complete the student verification form.

Step Two: Health Testing

Step Three: Background Check

Background Check Consent Form

Step Four: Drug Screen