NLU PA Program — Didactic Year Handbook
These educational sessions are mandatory and are completed during Program orientation and before students begin any clinical education experiences. Students who fail to complete required training may not participate in laboratory activities, simulation, or SCPEs until all requirements have been satisfied.
Student Responsibilities
Students are responsible for:
● Following Standard Universal Precautions at all times.
● Using appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
● Complying with CDC, OSHA, and clinical affiliate infection prevention policies.
● Reporting all occupational injuries or exposures immediately.
● Completing all required incident documentation.
● Following medical recommendations provided by the treating healthcare provider.
● Participating in required follow-up evaluation and treatment.
Immediate Response Following Exposure or Injury
Following any occupational exposure or injury, the student shall:
Step 1 Immediately stop the activity and perform appropriate first aid.
Examples include:
● Washing needlestick or sharps injuries with soap and water
● Flushing mucous membrane exposures with water
●
Irrigating eye exposures
● Following affiliate-specific exposure procedures
Step 2 Immediately notify:
●
Supervising Preceptor
●
Clinical Site Supervisor (if applicable)
● Clinical Director of Education (or designee)
●
Course Faculty (when applicable)
Notification should occur as soon as safely possible following the incident.
Step 3 Seek immediate medical evaluation through one of the following:
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