Clinical Eligibility
To ensure the safety of self and others, clinical students are required to complete a variety of activities prior to working with patients on a clinical unit:
- Submit proof of currency in CPR Certification for Health Professionals
- Submit a completed health history and physical examination form
- Provide documentation of immunizations, including Hepatitis status
- Submit a negative TB skin test each year
- Sign confidentiality forms
- Annually complete drug testing
- Undergo a background check, which includes criminal history, driving history and Office of Inspector General’s list of excluded individuals
- Meet technical standards related to: observation, communication, intellectual, conceptual, integrative and quantitative abilities, motor skills, behavioral and social attributes
- Attend orientation and compliance sessions as required by clinical facilities
The cost of the above activities is at the student’s own expense.
Final determination of eligibility to participate in clinical experience will be made by the clinical site. Affiliating agencies may withhold clinical experiences for students with the following records:
- Positive drug screening
- Crimes against the person such as battery or assault
- Crimes based on dishonesty or untruthfulness such as theft or embezzlement
- Drug and other substance abuse related crimes
- History of recent DUI or other driving violations/penalties
Without clinical experiences, the student cannot complete all aspects of the program and will be dismissed from the program.