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Students may have to submit to more than one criminal background check during their edu- 9. Drug screen. (Paid at time of registration. Screening will take place after classes
cational experience. The cost of the background check is the responsibility of the student. begin.)
Results are confidential and submitted directly to the clinical agency. Any student denied 10. Verification of health insurance.
clinical access by a clinical affiliate will be administratively withdrawn from the program. 11. Seasonal flu vaccine.

Drug Screening Note: Health records must be updated by the scheduled deadline for the term for which
Students are required to abide by the policies, procedures and rules of behavior of the in- the student will be enrolled or the student will not be allowed to progress.
situations from which the student obtains clinical laboratory experiences. Students will be
required to undergo unannounced drug and alcohol testing prior to clinical. Students will ADDITIONAL EXPENSES
also be subject to random drug testing and drug or alcohol testing for “cause.” Students Students enrolled in health-related programs should anticipate additional expenses such
who test positive for drugs or alcohol will be administratively withdrawn from the Health as malpractice insurance, immunizations, uniforms, transportation to clinical sites, lab
Sciences program. or clinical supplies, drug testing, course assessments, criminal background checks, and
licensure examination fees. Students are required to have health insurance.
Legal Limitations for Licensure and Employment *Please Note: Clinical sites may be within a 70 mile radius of the Opelika campus.
According to the Nurse Practice Act of Alabama, the Administrative Code of the Alabama
Board of Nursing, the Alabama Department of Public Health, Emergency Medical Services GRADING SYSTEM/EVALUATION
Division, the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, the American Registry (Excluding Health Education, Physical Education, and Fire Science)
of Radiologic Technologists, and the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educa-
tion Programs application for licensure in Alabama or national certification to practice as an 1. Clinical laboratory performance. Refer to individual departmental/program require-
Emergency Medical Technician, Advanced Emergency Medical Technician, or Paramedic, ments printed in the program’s Student Handbook and each course syllabus. Students
Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Nurse, Surgical Technologist, and/or Radiographer may will be dismissed from clinical and/or a program of study for unethical, immoral, illegal,
be denied if a person has been convicted of a felony, is guilty of a crime involving moral or unsafe clinical practice.
turpitude, and/or has displayed other grounds for denial as specified by law. Additionally,
many health care facilities will not employ a person, even if fully certified and/or licensed, 2. Theory A - Excellent (90 - 100)
who has been convicted of a felony or who has unfit personal habits including alcohol or B - Good (80 - 89)
drug abuse. C - Average (75 - 79)
D - Poor (60 - 74)
REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS F - Failure (below 60)
(After admission to a program and prior to registration each semester)
CLOCK-HOUR TO CREDIT-HOUR RATIO
1. Current student malpractice insurance (paid each semester at time of registration).
2. Health Questionnaire and Essential Functions form completed by a physician, physician’s Theory. One hour of theory instruction under the supervision of an instructor plus an
assistant or nurse practitioner verifying a state of physical and mental health such that average of two hours of out-of-class study per week. 1:1
the student is able to complete all program requirements without presenting undue risk/
harm to the student or other persons. Laboratory. Two hours of experimental laboratory under the supervision of an instructor
3. Ability to meet Essential Functions requirements as specified in the program of study. plus an average of one hour of out-of-class study per week. 2:1
4. Negative skin test for TB within the past year;
5. Current immunizations, including Hepatitis B vaccinations. (The first Hepatitis B vac- PED Activity. Two hours of physical education class activity/practice under the supervision
cination is due prior to the first term of registration; the second Hepatitis B vaccination of an instructor with out-of-class assignments per week. 2:1
is due one month later; and the third Hepatitis B vaccination is due six months after the Division Health Sciences
first vaccination.) See specific Program Handbook for health requirements guidelines. Skills Laboratory/Clinical Practice. Three hours of skills laboratory or clinical practice
6. Documentation of Tetanus immunization within last 10 years. under the supervision of an instructor. 3:1
7. Verification of current CPR certification at the American Heart Association, Health Care
Provider (BLS-C). Preceptorship. Three hours of clinical experience per week under the supervision of a
8. Clear criminal background check conducted by approved agency. health care professional who is currently licensed, has expertise in the selected clinical area,
and serves as a facilitator of learning. 3:1