PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
After acceptance each student must:
- Submit completed medical examination forms (at student expense) that provide evidence the student is free of communicable disese and chemical dependency and is physically and psychologically able to participate fully in both classroom and clinical aspects of the program. The nursing faculty reserves the right to require at any time (at student expense) an additional medical examination in order to evaluate the student's state of physical, mental, and/or emotional health such as during pregnancy, infectious diseases, interference with mobility, emotional instability, chemical dependence, etc. When an examination or treatment is required, written proof must be provided by the physician attesting to the student's ability to carry out both classroom and clinical requirements of the program. NOTE: Northwest-Shoals Community College reserves the right to remove from the program any student who is refused use of facilities by clinical agencies.
- Meet the Essential Functions with or without reasonable accommodations. these standards relate to physical, mental, an emotional capabilities or prospective students and are available in writing from the Nursing Department. additional health criteria are required by clinical agencies.
- Purchase regulation uniforms and specified accessories.
- Posess current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation at the health care provider level (BCLS). Community CPR is not acceptable. If a student is not certified with the appropriate CPR, the student may take EMS100 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation I. This course meets the CPR requirement for two years.
- Receive certain immunizations at the student's expense.
- Purchase professional liability insurance through the College.
- Participate in and pay for periodic standardized testing.
- Participate in and apy for drug testing as directed by Health Services Division.
- The student must have background checks to attend certain clinical sites. These fees will be at the students' expense.
It is recommended that each student carry health insurance because neither the College nor affiliated clinical agencies provide health care for students.
NOTICE: The Alabama College System Standardized Curriculum is continuing to be reviewed and analyzed. Modifications will be made as needed.
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