Students are required to meet all Health and Safety requirements established by affiliate health care facilities and by the College. These requirements include annual training, immunizations, tuberculosis screening, drug and alcohol testing, and criminal background check. Students will be advised of the requirements and timeline for completion upon acceptance into the program. It is the responsibility of the students to provide documentation and maintain currency. Students who are not in compliance will be unable to attend clinical practicum. Please note, this drug screening may also check for prescription drugs that contain amphetamines, barbiturates, opioids, benzodiazepines and marijuana.
If you are taking any prescribed medication that may contain these drugs you will need to meet with the program director before completing the drug screen. Even though marijuana use is legal in Oregon and Washington, since it is not legal
federally, hospitals and clinical sites will not allow it, and you will fail your drug screen if it shows up. At this time the COVID-19 vaccine is mandatory as clinical sites are not allowing student exemptions, and you cannot successfully
complete the program without enough clinical hours.