Application Information
To apply for an academic field experience at the Johnson County Department of Health and Environment, please review the student guidelines below and complete a student application.
If you have questions, please email the education coordinator.
Student Guidelines
Students must...
- Adhere to all county policies and department procedures.
- Complete all required paperwork as requested throughout the field experience.
- Arrange transportation to, from and between sites as needed according to their field experience.
- Represent the county and the department in a respectable manner.
- Arrive on time per their schedule set by their preceptor.
- Communicate with their preceptor on a regular basis.
- Maintain confidentiality.
The Application Process
Application
Screening
The education coordinator will contact you within one week.
Interview
The prospective preceptor will set up an interview within one week of your completed screening.
Offer
The education coordinator will contact you with an offer or regards.
Contact Us
For additional questions, please email the education coordinator or call 913-477-8337.
JCDHE is one of very few public health departments in the United States that partners with a Medical Examiner's Office (MEO) to gather information for epidemiologic research, surveillance, and existing public health programs and services. Information regarding educational opportunities with the MEO can be found here.