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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/ TECHNICAL STANDARDS Students may have to submit to more than one criminal background check during their edu-
cational experience. The cost of the background check is the responsibility of the student.
The following essential functions are required for programs in the Health Sciences Divi- Results are confidential and submitted directly to the clinical agency. Any student denied
sion. Specific examples of the necessary criteria to meet the standards are available for clinical access by a clinical affiliate will be administratively withdrawn from the program.
each program in the Division. The student and physician will be asked to respond on a
verification form if the student fully meets the criteria (100%) or is unable to fully meet the Drug Screening
criteria (less than 100%). If the student or physician responds less than 100% to any crite- Students are required to abide by the policies, procedures and rules of behavior of the in-
rion, an explanation and/or additional information will be required. The student may ask for situations from which the student obtains clinical laboratory experiences. Students will be
reasonable accommodations; the ADA Coordinator will determine if the accommodations required to undergo unannounced drug and alcohol testing prior to clinical. Students will
can be met for the particular program. No otherwise qualified individual with a disability, also be subject to random drug testing and drug or alcohol testing for “cause.” Students
as the term “disability” is defined in 29 U.S.C. Section 706(8), shall, solely by reason of his who test positive for drugs or alcohol will be administratively withdrawn from the Health
or her disability, be denied admission or continued progression in a program. Sciences program.
a. Cognitive and critical thinking activities must be sufficient to make clinical
judgments and meet laboratory objectives and requirements. Legal Limitations for Licensure and Employment
b. Interpersonal abilities must be sufficient to interact purposefully and effectively According to the Nurse Practice Act of Alabama, the Administrative Code of the Alabama
with others. Board of Nursing, the Alabama Department of Public Health, Emergency Medical Services
c. Communication abilities must be sufficient to convey thoughts in verbal and written Division, the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, the American Registry
form so that they are understood by others. of Radiologic Technologists, and the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educa-
d. Physical mobility must be sufficient to fulfill classroom, clinical, and program tion Programs application for licensure in Alabama or national certification to practice as an
objectives safely and effectively. Physical disabilities must not pose a threat to Emergency Medical Technician, Advanced Emergency Medical Technician, or Paramedic,
the safety of the student, faculty, patients, or other health care workers. Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Nurse, Surgical Technologist, and/or Radiographer may
e. Strength (gross motor skills) and endurance are sufficient to safely fulfill clinical be denied if a person has been convicted of a felony, is guilty of a crime involving moral
laboratory objectives and requirements. turpitude, and/or has displayed other grounds for denial as specified by law. Additionally,
f. Fine motor skills and hand/eye coordination must be sufficient to safely fulfill many health care facilities will not employ a person, even if fully certified and/or licensed,
laboratory objectives and requirements. who has been convicted of a felony or who has unfit personal habits including alcohol or
g. Auditory ability must be sufficient to communicate effectively with others, to drug abuse.
monitor and assess patient status, and to fulfill all laboratory objectives and
requirements. REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
h. Visual ability must be sufficient to monitor and assess patient status and to fulfill (After admission to a program and prior to registration each semester)
laboratory/clinical objectives and requirements including visualizing. Instruments
used to enhance or correct vision must be portable, usable in small spaces and in 1. Current student malpractice insurance (paid each semester at time of registration).
varying levels of light, and must not disrupt care or cause discomfort to patients. 2. Health Questionnaire and Essential Functions form completed by a physician, physician’s
i. Tactile ability and sense of smell must be sufficient to assess patients and the assistant or nurse practitioner verifying a state of physical and mental health such that
environment. the student is able to complete all program requirements without presenting undue risk/
j. Operate a computer for tests and assessments within the programs. harm to the student or other persons.
3. Ability to meet Essential Functions requirements as specified in the program of study.
LEGAL LIMITATIONS: 4. Negative skin test for TB within the past year;
ELIGIBILITY FOR CLINICAL ROTATIONS, LICENSURE, 5. Current immunizations, including Hepatitis B vaccinations. (The first Hepatitis B vac-
& EMPLOYMENT cination is due prior to the first term of registration; the second Hepatitis B vaccination
is due one month later; and the third Hepatitis B vaccination is due six months after the Division Health Sciences
Criminal Background Checks first vaccination.) See specific Program Handbook for health requirements guidelines.
Southern Union is contractually obligated to comply with requirements set forth by agen- 6. Documentation of Tetanus immunization within last 10 years.
cies used for clinical rotations. Clinical agencies used by the college require that students 7. Verification of current CPR certification at the American Heart Association, Health Care
subject to criminal background checks by an approved agency. “Consent for Release of Provider (BLS-C).
Information” form must be submitted to authorize the criminal history record check and the 8. Clear criminal background check conducted by approved agency.
release of information to the clinical agency.