Canarian Health Service and Abad Serrador Training Center formalize student practicum agreement
Published: January 22, 2026|health-and-public-services|Gobierno de Canarias
Collaboration Agreement Between Canary Islands' Health Service and Abad Serrador Professional Training Center
Overview
The Canary Islands' Health Service and Abad Serrador Professional Training Center have officially signed a collaboration agreement to facilitate hands-on training for students in healthcare-related programs.
Purpose and Goals
- Facilitate practical internships within Canary Islands' health centers for students enrolled in:
- Pathology
- Clinical laboratories
- Pharmacy
- Nursing assistants
- Bridge academic learning with real-world clinical experience
- Boost student employability
- Familiarize future health workers with workplace realities
Internship Details
These internships are strictly educational; students are not considered employees and will not perform job duties.
- Students will be covered by insurance policies
- Activities are supervised to ensure safety and compliance
Duration and Responsibilities
- Program duration: 1 year
- Options for renewal
- Responsibilities include:
- Student conduct
- Risk prevention
- Data protection
Significance
- Emphasizes the commitment of regional healthcare authorities to enhance healthcare training
- Strengthens ties between educational institutions and health services in the Canary Islands
- Aims to improve the quality of health professionals' training
- Ensures students gain valuable practical experience in a protected, supervised environment