Professional practice experience

Professional Practice Experience – The professional practice experience (PPE), also called an externship or internship, benefits both the student and the facility that accepts the student for placement. – Students receive on—the”-job experience prior to graduation, which assists them in obtaining permanent employment, and facilities have the opportunity, to participate in and improve the formal education process. – The professional practice experience is—the—job training even though it is non-paid, and you should expect to provide proof of immunizations (available from your physician), undergo a pre—employment physical examination, and participate in facility—wide and department—specific orientations. – Breach of patient confidentiality can result in termination from the professional practice experience site, failure of the professional practice experience course, and even possible suspension and/or expulsion from the academic program