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five (75) minutes each way, depending on their site assignment.
Students who are assigned to a pediatric clinical affiliation will be required to attend
clinic several days prior to the official beginning date of the semester due to potential
snow closings/holidays.
Students are required to sign an Acknowledgment Form which documents that the
student has read and understands the policies described in the Clinical Education
Course Outline and the Clinical Education Policies and Procedures handout.
If a student is removed from clinic due to performance which indicates: failure to
comply with facility policies and procedures, a lack of clinical safety, poor judgement,
or unprofessional behavior, the student will receive a grade of “F.” If this behavior
occurs in another clinical education course, the student will be removed from clinic,
receive a grade of “F,” and be permanently separated from the program.
Students will be allowed to participate in May graduation ceremonies provided that
they have successfully completed all course and clinical requirements with the exception
of course #64220. Students will be required to register and pay for the final summer
session.
ALCOHOL & DRUG TESTING & BACKGROUND CHECKS
Students may be required to comply with pre-clinical alcohol testing, drug testing
and/or criminal background checks in order to begin and/or complete a clinical
affiliation. The student is responsible for the costs associated with these tests. Students
who do not successfully complete these tests, or refuse to comply with these mandates
will receive a grade of “F” for the clinical affiliation. Furthermore, students will be
required to show proof that they are “substance-free” prior to being assigned to a new
clinical assignment. Students may be required to audit PTA core courses while waiting
for their next clinical assignment. Failure to successfully pass a drug test for a second
time will result in permanent removal from the PTA program. Students who are
removed from clinic due to negative criminal background checks must make restitution
before another clinical affiliation will be attempted.
In all instances, the PTA program must be completed within three years of beginning
the core PTA courses.
DRESS CODE FOR CLINIC & CLINICAL OBSERVATIONS
Students must dress in a neat, professional and appropriate manner when
participating in Clinical Education Courses and Clinical Observations.
1. Students are expected to practice good personal hygiene habits at all times;
2. Jewelry, if worn, must be modest in appearance; a maximum of two earrings in
each ear lobe is acceptable. Others are not allowed due to infection control
policies. Bracelets, rings and necklaces must be simple and not interfere with
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