Field Trips - Health Science Technology Education

HEALTH SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY EDUCATIONFIELD TRIPSField trips can be one of the most valuable experiences for students, but advance planningis critical to the success of this educational tool. The ideal field trip is comprised of 11-12students per site visited. Arranging for three or four sites simultaneously helpsaccommodate larger groups. The following checklist will be helpful:A. Planning1. call or visit site to plan and get commitment for the field trip2. determine the number of students, distance from school, cost factor3. calculate time at each site and total travel time4. decide if a meal or snack will be part of the field trip; determine siteB. Transportation - determine the means of transportation based on district policy1. school bus/school vana. budget for cost of driver/per mile cost, etc.b. request as far in advance as possiblec. develop a time schedule - including driving time, stops, lunchd. provide maps, addresses and phone numbers of sites2. charter bus3. private vehicles - either parent or student drivenC. Recruit Chaperones1. teachers, counselors, administrators, parents2. for each chaperone providea. roster of student on the trip (alphabetical)b. permission slips for studentsc. chaperone nametagd. name, address, phone number of site and contact namee. itinerary including departure and arrival times, mea;/snack informationD. Student Preparation1. inform students of the field trip opportunity and detailed plans2. parent permission slip (per district policy)3. student nametag4. discuss expectations for behavior and dress code5. discuss any assignments or journaling required before or after the tripE. Send follow-up thank you letters, and include a small gift for the facility contact ifpossible. Let them know that you are interested in planning another field trip in thefuture!

FIELD TRIP POSSIBILITIESAcute Care Hospital/County Hospital/VA HospitalAmbulance Service/Local EMS SystemAssisted Living FacilityBlood BankBurn CenterCancer Clinic/CenterCare FlightCardiac RehabilitationChildren’s HospitalClinical LaboratoryCommunity Health ClinicCoroner’s Office/Medical ExaminerDialysis CenterHealth Maintenance OrganizationsHospice CenterLocal Community college/University - Allied Health ProgramsLong Term Care FacilityMedical SupplyOperating Room (evening tours)Pharmaceutical ManufacturingProsthetics and OrthoticsPublic Health OfficeRadiology LaboratoryResearch FacilitySurgical CenterVeterinary Clinics/HospitalsWellness/Fitness Clinic