Special Considerations for Clinical/Externship/Internship Programs

Some clinical site facilities require a criminal background check for the purpose of clinical placements. Clinical placements are required components of the allied health program of study. All fees and expenses associated with a criminal background check are the responsibility of the student and are non-refundable.
Some clinical site facilities require a drug screen for the purpose of clinical placements. Clinical placements are required components of the allied health program of study. All fees and expenses associated with a drug screen are the responsibility of the student and are non-refundable.
Coastal Pines Technical College will not be responsible if, as a result of findings from a criminal background check, allied health students are not allowed at a clinical site or are not allowed to sit for the certification exam in their field or fail to secure employment.
Coastal Pines Technical College will not be responsible if, as a result of findings from a drug screen, allied health students are not allowed at a clinical site or are not allowed to sit for the certification exam in their field or fail to secure employment.
Any student who must take a prescription or over-the-counter medication that significantly alters his/her behavior or ability must notify the instructor and should not attend any clinical facility while under this medication.
Any student suspected by the instructor or clinical personnel to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs while at a clinical facility may be requested to take a blood alcohol test or drug screen at the student’s expense. The student will not be allowed to enter the clinical facility until favorable test results are available. A report indicating the use of alcohol or drugs/medications capable of altering behavior or ability will result in the student being permanently removed from the clinical facility, which may prevent completion of the program.

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