MCLIN 419 - COVID 19

[152 Hours]

This elective course will be offered to fourth year medical students who have completed all other curricular requirements. Given the current COVID 19 outbreak, there is an immediate need for health care personnel t work in both direct and indirect patient care. Students who VOLUNTEER for this course will be expected to spend most days per week engaged in COVID 19 related activities. For those students who are willing, they may be involved in direct patient care with appropriate PPE provided and with faculty supervision. They may also be involved in telehealth, patient phone calls, family communication. Some students may serve as “acting interns” for LSU NO SOM clinical departments. They may serve community organizations as needed and with appropriate supervision and PPE. Student assignments will be voluntary. Prerequisite: Completions of Years 1, 2, and 3 of Medical School