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three shots are required. Costs will vary depending on the student’s choice of provider.
Students must have completed at least the first two shots of the series prior to clinical
assignment. See the program handbook for more information.
3.
Students are required to take a comprehensive self-assessment exam in their final
semester. Fees for this exam are assessed in the final semester.
4.
Students are required to have approved uniforms, shoes, lab coat, stethoscope, and a
watch capable of reading seconds.
5.
Students will complete American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, and PALS courses as
they progress through the program. Fees for these courses are assessed as required. See
the program handbook for more information.
6.
Student membership in the American association for Respiratory Care is strongly
recommended
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Student membership fees are $50.00
7.
Students will be required to undergo a criminal background check before clinical
assignment. Darton State College uses a company called PreCheck for this purpose. Fees
for this background check are assessed during the first semester of the professional
curriculum.
8.
Students will be required to complete a drug screen prior to clinical assignment. Students
will be required to pay for and complete this drug screen before attending any clinical
rotations.
9.
Students must be prepared to travel to out of town clinical assignments. These are not
optional and the student is responsible for the costs of travel to these out of town
facilities. See the program handbook for more information.