Dye Deanna C, Bender Denise
Department of Physical and Occupational Therapy, Kasiska College of Health Professions, Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID 83209, USA.
J Allied Health. 2006 Fall;35(3):169-73.
Practical work experience has become a common component of many academic programs. However, there are risks involved when students engage in required academic internships, particularly if these experiences are conducted off-campus. In the academic setting, particularly on the campus property, the university has an established relationship with the student that carries implied contractual duties. The university's duty to the students, which is to provide them with educational opportunities and a safe environment, may be upheld even when the educational activity is occurring off-campus. Recent court rulings indicate that universities may be held liable for students' safety while these students are engaged in the fulfillment of education requirements off-campus. Recognizing that universities cannot control the behavior and choices of students, universities still have a duty to consistently enforce precautionary safety measures and forewarn students of any known risks. The delineation and fulfillment of the university's duty to provide a safe environment and educational opportunities can be addressed through contractual agreements, policies and procedures, and communication among the parties. This discussion should assist the internship coordinator in establishing policies and procedures that meet the required duties and minimize exposure to liability surrounding internships held off-campus.
实践工作经验已成为许多学术项目的常见组成部分。然而，学生参加必修的学术实习存在风险，尤其是当这些实习在校外进行时。在学术环境中，特别是在校园内，大学与学生建立了一种隐含合同义务的关系。即使教育活动在校外进行，大学对学生的责任，即为他们提供教育机会和安全的环境，也可能得到维护。最近的法院裁决表明，当学生在校外履行教育要求时，大学可能要对学生的安全负责。认识到大学无法控制学生的行为和选择，大学仍有责任持续执行预防性安全措施，并向学生预先警告任何已知风险。大学提供安全环境和教育机会的责任的界定和履行，可以通过合同协议、政策和程序以及各方之间的沟通来解决。本讨论应有助于实习协调员制定符合要求职责的政策和程序，并尽量减少校外实习的责任风险。
