AY24 Academic Catalog/Handbook

Allied Health Programs

Allied health students participating in clinical rotations are required to complete a standard criminal background investigation and a 9-panel drug test through OFTC-assigned providers. Students are charged fees for these items when registering for applicable classes. However, some healthcare facilities require an additional drug screening, a more extensive background check, or have additional requirements based on the facility regulations. Students assigned to clinical rotations at sites with requirements in addition to those covered by OFTC fees will be personally responsible for the charges associated with clinical placement.

Participation as a requirement of being placed at a clinical/internship/practicum site

No student will be placed into practicum/lab courses or into any clinical, internship, externship, or practicum site in a program or continue in the program without having the required satisfactory criminal background investigation and a negative drug test.

Fees

Fees made payable for drug screens and criminal background investigations are nonrefundable. Students are assessed fees for the drug screen and criminal background investigation, and fees must be paid by the deadline established by the business office.

Failure to pay fees by the required date will cause the student to be dropped from the registered course(s).