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 MSPAS Curriculum
It is required that all students have a computer with internet access. The computer can be a laptop or home PC. Course assignments will be given that necessitate a computer with internet access. Background Investigations/Urine Drug Screenings To meet State regulations and hospital accreditation requirements, hospital facilities are requiring students to complete criminal background checks prior to beginning rotations/clinical experiences. Some rotations require a urine drug test as well. Because of this new regulation to assure patient safety, students admitted to the PA Program will be required to complete a criminal background check prior to clinical rotations. Certain convictions may prevent students from entering hospital facilities, which may hinder a student's ability to successfully complete the PA Program. If a criminal conviction or other relevant sanction is shown on the background check, hospital facilities have discretion as to whether the individual may enter the clinical facility as a student. Urine drug screens will be required if needed for clinical rotations or any sentinel acts. Certain convictions may also prevent students from obtaining licensure in the State of California or other states. Applicants and current students are advised to check with the appropriated State(s) licensing boards to determine whether their backgrounds may be a barrier to future licensing. Procedures for obtaining a background investigation, urine drug screenings, and costs to the students, will be disseminated by the PA Clinical Education Staff. Required Immunizations As students will have some exposure to patients during the first year, no students will be allowed to matriculate until they have supplied proof that they are current on the following immunizations and health screenings consistent with current CDC recommendations: MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) (proof of immunization or serologic titers showing immunity), Polio, tetanus/Diphtheria (within 10 years), Hepatitis B (proof of completion of 3 shot series or serologic titers showing immunity), P.P.D. (Purified Protein Derivative) (within the last six months) or chest x-ray (within last year), Varicella (chicken pox) proof of completion of the age appropriate immunizations series or positive serologic titers. A positive PPD or chest x-ray must be followed up with an appropriate health care provider. No student will be permitted to register or attend classes without having proof of completing required immunizations. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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