STUDENT HANDBOOK - ITT Technical Institute

(c) have obtained a CPR certification from the American Heart Association for healthcare providerswithin the past 12 months; and(d) have completed training (and have documentation evidencing that training) on:(i) universal precautions and infection control;(ii) fire safety;(iii) disaster safety;(iv) protected health information and the Privacy Rule under the Health InsurancePortability and Accountability Act; and(v) any HIV/AIDS training required by state law.DRUG TESTING “FOR CAUSE”:(a) If, during a student’s clinical or laboratory experience, a faculty or clinical instructor perceivesthe odor of alcohol on the student or observes behaviors by the student such as, but not limited to,slurred speech, unsteady gait, or confusion, and these or other behaviors cause the faculty orclinical instructor to suspect the student is impaired by alcohol or drugs, the following steps willbe taken:(i) The instructor will remove the student from the patient care or assigned work area andnotify the clinical agency supervising personnel;(ii) The student will be required to undergo “For Cause” drug testing;(iii) The instructor will contact a transportation service and arrange for student transport toa designated medical service facility contracted for drug and alcohol testing services;(iv) After testing, the student may call the transportation service for transport home; and(v) If the student admits to alcohol or drug use, he/she will still require drug testing forpurposes of documentation.(b) If the results of the test(s) are negative for alcohol or drugs, other illegal substances, or for nonprescribedlegal substances, the student will meet with the Program Chair within 24 hours ofreceipt of the test results to discuss the circumstances surrounding the impaired clinical behavior.Based on the information provided and any warranted further medical evaluations, the ProgramChair will make a decision regarding the student’s return to the clinical setting.(c) If the results of the test(s) are positive for alcohol or drugs, or other illegal substances or for nonprescribedlegal substances, the student’s enrollment in the program will be immediatelyterminated. The student will pay for all costs associated with the “For Cause” drug testing.(d) If a student refuses “For Cause” drug testing:(i) The instructor will remove the student from the clinical setting pending a fullinvestigation;(ii) The instructor will contact a transportation service to request that the student betransported home; and(iii) Enrollment in the program will be immediately terminated.(e) State regulations may require the school to report the incident to a state regulatory body.