• Submission of the signed prece ptorship schedule by the end of the first week of the rotation • Immediate notification to the Director of Clinical Education if any concerns arise with the rotation site or assigned preceptor Students may be issued a designated communication device by the program prior to the start of clinical rotations. Students must carry this device at all times during clinical hours as required by the preceptor and must respond to all pages from program faculty within three to five minutes. Failure to respond constitutes a professionalism violation and may result in rotation failure and/or academic probation. Students who lose or damage an assigned device are responsible for the cost of replacement per program policy. Criminal Background Checks & Drug Screen Requirements The practice of medicine requires students and healthcare practitioners to maintain sound professional conduct at all times while interacting with patients to reduce risk of harm and enhance the quality of care provided. As part of its commitment to the safety of students, patients, preceptors, and clinical site employees, the NLU PA Program conducts comprehensive criminal background checks and drug and alcohol screenings on all students enrolled in the program. Associated Definitions Criminal Background Check: A nationwide review including a list of all public federal and state misdemeanor and felony convictions and may include information about charges, convictions, resulting incarceration, and outstanding warrants. Controlled Substance: A drug or other substance tightly controlled by the government because it may be abused or cause addiction, including opioids, stimulants, depressants, hallucinogens, and anabolic steroids. Policy Statement Continued enrollment in the NLU PA Program is contingent upon satisfactory completion of background checks and drug and alcohol screenings. All PA students must complete these requirements at the following times: • Upon acceptance, prior to matriculation • Prior to beginning supervised clinical practice experiences • Randomly, at the discretion of the program, if reasonable cause exists • At the request of clinical rotation sites Passing the criminal background check means having no felony convictions as reported by the approved vendor. Failure to disclose an existing criminal offense to the program will be
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