WELCOME

1. WELCOME Career Center Allied Health Sciences II Orientation

2. This session is designed to prepare both parents/students with the necessary information needed for students to be ready to participate in clinical rotations in the spring.

3. Our Goal • To have every student prepared and excited about their clinical experience. • To offer our students the best experience possible. • To do this: Planning and Organization on everyone’s part is essential.

4. Clincal Rotations: • Clinical rotations begin the last week in January. • Clinical rotations end in late April/(early)May.

5. Clinical Requirements • The following are requirements in order for students to participate in the clinical experience. 1. Allied Health Standards (signed) 2. Student Contract (signed) 3. CPR – (unexpired card) 4. Updated Immunizations 5. Approved Uniforms (Heidi’s on Stratford Rd) 6. Proof of Medical Insurance 7. Social Security Card/Driver’s License 8. Transportation to and from clinical site. 9. Background screening and drug testing.

6. Student Contract A written agreement between student/parent/teacher/principal regarding requirements, attendance, and professional demeanor during the clinical rotation. • Please refer to handout.

7. CPR Certification – Students may be certified through American Red Cross or American Heart Association. • Certification cannot expire while student is participating in clinical rotation. • Two (2) Saturday classes will be offered at Career Center in October and November. • Average cost of CPR class: $55 - $100.

8. Updated Immunizations: • New policies and procedures in our participating host facilities have given us added immunization requirements for students and instructors. • The following immunizations are required, with proof of such immunizations, before a student may start the clinical rotation: • Hepatitis B Series (most students received the series in sixth grade. If no series given, students may provide a declination form or titer) • Current tetanus vaccine (within past 5 years) • H1N1 vaccine • Seasonal flu vaccine • Two tuberculin skin tests (the second to be within 60 days of the first) • DPT • Proof of Chicken Pox (note from parent) or Varicella vaccine.

9. Background Checks and Drug Screenings • Our Host Facilities are now requiring that anyone whom provides direct patient care have a background check and drug screening. • WSFCS will provide these services at a cost to the student/parent. • Students must have a clear drug screen and background check to participate in the clinical rotation.

10. Uniforms • Refer to handout. • Uniform color this year is surgical green. • Males and females will wear green tops and pants as well as surgical green lab jackets. • Shoes must be white leather or leather like. (no cloth shoes) • Dates set aside for ordering uniforms from Heidi’s on Stratford Rd. is October 18 – 30. • Students receive a 25% discount when they order and pay for uniforms during these dates. • Students must also have a watch with second hand.

11. Transportation • Refer to handout • Students/Parents will need to sign form stating what their wishes are regarding students transportation to and from clinicals. • Career Center will NOT provide transportation to clinical sites. • Students will NOT be allowed to transport other students unless parents have signed the form stating so. • Instructors cannot transport students.

12. Questions/Answers? Mrs. Taylor-Beasley – AHS I and AHS II Mrs. Smith – AHS I and AHS II Mrs. Jones – AHS I and AHS II