ONBOARDING INFORMATION

In preparation for your clinical rotation, you must complete the onboarding process at least three weeks before your start date. Complete this for each clinical rotation, even if you’ve been a prior student or instructor at Mary Free Bed. All students and instructors MUST be cleared by the Medical Education Department prior to the start date.

1. Access the student onboarding website.

The following documents are required:

• (2) MMR vaccines
• (3) Hep B vaccines or titer
• (2) Varicella vaccines or titer
• TB test performed in the last 9 months
• Covid-19 vaccine(s) or valid exemption
• Flu shot for the current season (October – April)

2. Complete the required Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Training on the Mary Free Bed Education Academy website. 

Select the course “EMR – Online Training Inpatient Students” or “EMR – Online Training Outpatient Students,” depending on where your clinical rotation is taking place.

• Click the Login button at the top, right of the screen.
• Click “Sign Up” and complete all required information to create your account.
• Once you have created your account, use the search feature at the top of the screen and enter “EMR”
• You will see EMR Online Training courses. Please only complete one of the courses listed above. Add the assigned training to your cart and proceed to checkout.
• Ask your instructor for the coupon code to purchase the course for $5.00.

Once you have completed the EMR Online Training course you will receive a certificate of completion. You will need to upload this certificate to the VSys website listed above. Please email StudentOnboarding@maryfreebed.com with questions or concerns relating to this process.

Health emergency
We follow our hospital emergency procedures if a student needs medical attention for any type of injury or health emergency during working hours.

The on-duty nursing supervisor will be called immediately to determine the appropriate intervention. This may include an emergency room visit, a physician’s care, the student being sent home or continuing to work. Our Infection Control coordinator is available to determine if there are risks related to communicable or infectious disease. Students are responsible for any subsequent medical costs.

Parking
Free parking is available in the Cass Lot located on the corner of Wealthy Street and Jefferson Avenue.

Dining options
The Mary Free Bed Kitchen + Cafe offers fresh-from-scratch cooking with seasonal ingredients. Located on the second floor, it’s open for indoor and outdoor dining as well as grab-and-go meals.

Food also is available at the Urban Platter cafeteria in Mercy Health Saint Mary’s Hospital adjoining Mary Free Bed.

Housing
Students are responsible for making their own housing arrangements and for all related costs. For those looking for housing with universities not in West Michigan, email IPTherapySecretaries@maryfreebed.com.