NLU PA Program — Didactic Year Handbook
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Medical monitoring
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Infectious disease consultation
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Occupational medicine evaluation
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Work or clinical restrictions
Students must provide documentation verifying medical clearance before returning to educational activities when requested by the Program or clinical affiliate.
Students Assigned to Distant Clinical Sites
Students assigned to remote or distant clinical sites shall follow the emergency procedures established by the clinical affiliate.
In emergency situations, students shall:
1. Seek immediate emergency medical care.
2. Notify the supervising preceptor.
3. Notify the Clinical Director as soon as practical.
4. Submit all discharge instructions and medical documentation within one business day whenever possible. The Clinical Director of Education shall review documentation and determine whether additional evaluation or medical clearance is necessary prior to return to educational/clinical activities.
Return-to-Learn / Return-to-Clinical Process
Students may return to educational activities when:
● Medically cleared by the treating healthcare provider, when required.
● Clinical restrictions have been reviewed.
● Program leadership determines participation is appropriate.
● Clinical affiliate requirements have been satisfied.
The Program may require additional documentation before permitting return to SCPEs.
Confidentiality
All health information obtained following an occupational injury or exposure shall be maintained confidentially in accordance with:
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FERPA
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HIPAA (when applicable)
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State and federal law
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National Louis University policies
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