Description
A clinical trainee is a licensed or un-licensed health care professional—such as a medical resident, student, or psychology intern—receiving practical, hands-on training
They actively provide direct patient care, assessments, and treatments but work under the mandatory supervision of a fully licensed and qualified medical or mental health professional.
Key Responsibilities
Direct Patient Care: Conducting clinical interviews, performing physical examinations, and delivering treatments.
Documentation: Writing detailed case notes, diagnostic assessments, and treatment plans.
Supervision Participation: Engaging in mandatory, regular meetings with clinical supervisors to review cases, develop therapeutic skills, and ensure patient safety.
Continuing Education: Balancing clinical caseloads or hospital shifts with academic coursework, research, and board-certification requirements.