ALLIED HEALTH NON-CLINICAL PRACTICUM APPLICATION

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1 DAVENPORT UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS Student Name: Student ID Number: ALLIED HEALTH NON-CLINICAL PRACTICUM APPLICATION Health Information Technology (HINT297c) Health Insurance Claims Management (HINT296) Health Services Administration (HSAD495) Medical Case Management (MCMG495) A separate application packet is required for each program and semester. NOTE: Submitted packet must include ALL items on this list. Student will NOT be considered for practicum placement if packet is incomplete or submitted after the deadline. Return this application packet with all of the information requested below to your Regional Health Professions Internship Manager prior to the deadline established for the semester. For specific questions, please refer to CoHP Student Handbook. IMMUNIZATION AND MEDICAL INFORMATION: Hepatitis B vaccine record <or> titer <or> University approved waiver (Although Davenport allows a waiver, some practicum sites may require it) Influenza Vaccination Measles, Mumps Rubella (MMR) titer <or> proof of immunization. (Vaccination received PRIOR to January 1, 1968 is NOT acceptable) Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (Td/Tdap) titer <or> proof of immunization (booster) within the last 10 years Negative TB test <or> negative chest x-ray within last 12 months ACADEMIC DOCUMENTION: Office Use Only: Unofficial transcript signed by Advisor stating academic readiness Unofficial transcript signed by Dept. Chair/Associate Chair PROFESSIONAL DOCUMENTS: Resumé (Approved by Career Services Hard copy, not faxed or scanned Do not staple) Certificate of Attendance from the Internship Seminar Approved by the Dean of the College of Health Professions 7/12

2 PERSONAL AND CONTACT INFORMATION: Any change of contact information must be reported to the Office of the Internship Manager within 3 business days. Name Address City/State/ZIP Home Phone Cell Work Campus/Location Advisor Student ID# Desired Semester and Year of Practicum Practicum Program (Only one practicum per packet) HINT297c Health Info Technology HINT296 Health Insurance Claims Management HSAD495 Health Services Administration MCMG495 Medical Case Management Requested Geographical Area (If any) Do you have a specific practicum site that has agreed to host you? If yes, include site contact information: Yes No Other Pertinent Information: Disclaimer: By signing above, I understand this information provided on this form is for assistance in student placement. It does not guarantee I will be placed in the area of my choice or the semester I prefer. I understand reasonable effort will be made to provide an appropriate site/student match but placement type, location or semester cannot be guaranteed. If I decline a practicum site offer, I may seek additional placement only after (1) Approval has been given by the Department Chair and (2) All other students seeking a practicum site have secured placement. If accepted into a practicum I agree to abide by the policies and procedures of Davenport University College of Health Professions as outlined in the Student Handbook. I understand that if there is an infraction of those policies and procedures, my participation in the practicum experience may be terminated at the discretion of the Instructor, Department Chair or Dean. : : HINT/HSAD/MCMG Practicum Application - Page 2 of 7

3 PART ONE: Student Statement Regarding Confidentiality, Compliance, Child Protection and Criminal History Confidentiality regarding the content of the examinations has always been an expectation. I agree that I will NOT divulge questions on examinations to individuals who have not completed these examinations. I understand that the unauthorized possessing or reproduction of any examination questions is in violation of the concept of confidentiality. A violation of this type WILL result in disciplinary actions. Confidentiality regarding the clinical experience has always been an expectation. I agree that I will not divulge or copy any information regarding staff, visitors, or patients or discuss the information outside of the clinical setting. A violation of this type WILL result in disciplinary action. Appropriate conduct concerning children is a concern of all of society. Recognizing the responsibility of all healthcare providers to protect children from being physically and sexually abused, we require the students to sign a statement, signifying there have been no accusations or charges filed against them for any inappropriate conduct concerning children. A violation of this type WILL result in disciplinary action. A resident of the state of Michigan seeking clinical privileges or employment in a nursing home, hospital, long term care unit, county medical care facility, or home for the aged may be required to have a criminal background history check done. Recognizing this as a possibility, we require the student to sign a statement regarding criminal background history stating they have not been convicted of: A felony or an attempt or a conspiracy to commit a felony within the 15 years immediately prior to this date. A misdemeanor involving abuse, neglect, assault, battery, or criminal sexual conduct or involving fraud or theft against vulnerable adults as that term is defined in section 145m of the Michigan Penal Code, 1931 PA 328, MCL m, or a state or federal crime that is substantially similar to a misdemeanor described in this statement within the past 10 years immediately prior to this date. A violation of this type WILL result in disciplinary action. Statement of Confidentiality I have read and agree to abide by the statement of confidentiality and all procedures as stated in the Davenport University College of Health Professions Student Handbook Statement of Child Protection I have read and agree there have been no charges and accusations on file against me. Statement Regarding Criminal History I have read and agree that I have not been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor since completing the criminal background check and drug screening process, nor are there any charges pending against me. HINT/HSAD/MCMG Practicum Application - Page 3 of 7

4 Statement of Clinical Privileges I understand that if the information provided is not accurate or complete, my clinical privileges will be immediately withdrawn. I understand that the facility or educational program denying my privileges based on information retained through a background check is provided immunity from any action brought by a student due to the decision to remove clinical privileges. PART TWO: Acceptance of Policies and Procedures I have received, read, and understand the policies and procedures of Davenport University College of Health Professions (COHP) as outlined in the current College of Health Professions (COHP) Student Handbook. I understand that each student completing a clinical or professional practice experience is required to comply with all policies, rules and regulations of the health care provider for the facility where the student is assigned for clinical or professional practice experience. Some providers maintain policies, rules or regulations based upon religious, ethical and other grounds that may be objectionable to students. Davenport University does not endorse and has no opinion with respect to the policies, rules and regulations of these providers. By enrolling in a course that involves clinical or professional practice experience, each student agrees to comply with all policies, rules and regulations of the relevant provider. I also understand that a lack of adherence to these policies and procedures may result in dismissal from the Davenport University COHP Program(s). I have been given the opportunity to ask questions and seek clarification. HINT/HSAD/MCMG Practicum Application - Page 4 of 7

5 PART THREE: Hepatitis B Immunization Requirement I have read the information concerning Hepatitis B and the Hepatitis B Vaccine in the College of Health Professions Student Handbook. (Select and initial one statement from the four selections below). Choose only one of the statements below. 1. I have had the three (3) dose Hepatitis B Vaccination series and am submitting documentation for my student file. Copy of documentation attached. (Initials) 2. I will have the three (3) dose Hepatitis B Vaccination series and will submit documentation for my student file, when completed. (Initials) 3. Attached is documentation of a positive titer for Hepatitis B. (Initials). 4. I decline the three (3) dose Hepatitis B Vaccination series. I understand that a refusal of the vaccination series could negatively affect my opportunity to participate in internships or clinical practicum. I will hold the University and Clinical Training Site(s) harmless in the event that I contract Hepatitis B during my practicum/internship experience as a Davenport University student. I understand that holding the University and Clinical Training Site(s) harmless means that if I were to contract Hepatitis B during my practicum/internship experience, I would be solely responsible for the cost of my health care to the extent that it is not covered by my own health insurance. I would not be reimbursed by the University or Clinical Training Site(s) nor would I be able to seek reimbursement or damages from the University or Clinical Training Site(s) through a lawsuit or otherwise. (Initials) Influenza Vaccine (Choose only one of the statements below): 1. I have had the influenza vaccine for the current flu season and am submitting documentation for my student file. Copy of documentation attached. (Initials) 2. I will have the influenza vaccine for the current flu season and will submit documentation for my student file, when completed. (Initials) 3. I decline the influenza vaccine for the current flu season. I understand that a refusal of the vaccination may negatively impact my opportunity to participate in a practicum. I will hold the University and Clinical Training Site(s) harmless in the event that I contract influenza during my practicum experience as a Davenport University student. I understand that holding the University and Practicum Training Site(s) harmless means that if I were to contract influenza during my practicum experience, I would be solely responsible for the cost of my health care to the extent that it is not covered by my own health insurance. I would not be reimbursed by the University or Practicum Training Site(s) nor would I be able to seek reimbursement or damages from the University or Practicum Site(s) through a lawsuit or otherwise. (Initials) 4. Information on the flu vaccine can be retrieved from HINT/HSAD/MCMG Practicum Application - Page 5 of 7

6 PART FOUR: I understand that I must immediately notify the Department Chair, Associate Department Chair, Instructor and/or Internship Manager if I am placed in a practicum site where I have a current or past relationship or any other conflict of interest. (For example, a friend or family member working or associated with the practicum site, or the practicum site as your current or previous employer.) I understand that upon submission of this practicum application, the documents belong to Davenport University and may not be available to me at a later date. I have made copies of all of the important documents I will need in the future. PART FIVE: College Of Health Professions Professional Standards In order to be successful in the Davenport University College of Health Professions Programs, students and faculty need to be aware that the ability to meet the following professional standards will be continuously assessed. Students and faculty in any healthcare related program need the ability and skills in the following domains: observational/communication ability, motor ability, intellectual/conceptual ability, and behavioral, interpersonal, and emotional ability. Students and faculty must be able to perform independently, with or without accommodation, to meet the following professional standards*: Observation/Communication Ability Students and faculty must be able to: Effectively communicate verbally and non-verbally with patients, peers, faculty and other professionals Use senses of vision, touch, hearing, and smell in order to interpret data Demonstrate abilities with speech, hearing, reading, writing, English language, and computer literacy Motor Ability students and faculty must be able to: Display gross and fine motor skills, physical endurance, strength, and mobility to carry out healthcare related processes and procedures Possess physical and mental stamina to meet demands associated with excessive periods of standing, moving, physical exertion, and sitting Perform and/or assist with procedures, calculate, reason, analyze, interpret and synthesize data from electronic and other monitoring devices in order to make decisions, often in a time urgent environment Incorporate new information from faculty, peers, and healthcare related literature and research Intellectual/Conceptual Ability- Students must be able to: Problem-solve, measure, calculate, reason, analyze, and synthesize data in order to make decisions and interpret data from electronic and other monitoring devices, often in a time urgent environment. Incorporate new information from teachers, peers, health related literature, and research. HINT/HSAD/MCMG Practicum Application - Page 6 of 7

7 Behavioral, Interpersonal, and Emotional Ability students and faculty must be able to: Tolerate physically taxing workloads and function effectively during stressful situations Display flexibility and adaptability in the work environment Function in cases of uncertainty that are inherent in healthcare settings involving patients, clients, vendors, and others interacting with healthcare providers Possess the skills required for full utilization of the student s and faculty s intellectual abilities Exercise stable, sound judgment Establish rapport and maintain sensitive, interpersonal relationships with others from a variety of social, emotional, cultural, and intellectual backgrounds Accept and integrate constructive criticism given in the classroom, clinical, and healthcare facility settings *Adapted from SCSU Dept. of NUR and Western CT State University Department of Nursing Technical Standards HINT/HSAD/MCMG Practicum Application - Page 7 of 7