I didn't work in a Hospital and had no experience with patients but I wanted to get some. I went to a couple of hospitals and they told me a I could volunteer to wheel patients around and help them fill out applications and stuff. I was short on time for the application process and was looking for something more hands on though.
I searched and found a place that offered and ECG/Phlebotomy course. I was like, learn how do sticks and read EKGs, perfect!! The class was no where near as expensive as the University BIO class I had just taken and will probably prove just as or even more helpful. I actually even had to do a small internship at a local geriatric hospital. Worked out great. Hope this helps