Verification of the satisfactory results must be received by the participating hospital prior to the student's rotation start date, and will be honored by all hospitals for the duration of the student's enrollment in the clinical program if the participating student has not had a break in the enrollment at the college. The student is solely responsible for payment of all fees at the time of the screens. All reports and findings from the Background and Drugs screens will be reported directly to El Centro College Health Occupations Administration. The results of the screening can prevent clinical placement. The rationale for the screening is that of due diligence and competency assessment of all individuals whose assignments bring them in contact with patients or employees.
Competency extends beyond technical skills to an individual's criminal and substance abuse history.
This approach ensures uniform compliance with Joint Commission standards pertaining to human resource management. The lab practicum courses are taken at our clinical affiliates in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Students are responsible for providing their own transportation to the clinical affiliates. It is necessary to consider transportation costs to the college, as well as hospitals throughout the city. Full-time students are eligible for a free DART bus and light rail pass.