HEALTH REQUIREMENTS Once accepted to the PTA Program, all health requirements and immunization records must be completed and all health forms must be submitted prior to starting classes with the exception of TB, flu and Hepatitis B series 2 and 3. This includes but not limited to: • A recent physical examination, functional capacity exam and a record of immunization must be completed and forms signed by a Physician, Physician’s Assistant, or Nurse Practitioner. • Hodges University does not require its students to get the COVID-19 vaccine or otherwise provide proof of vaccination for admission to the institution. However, a student may be required by their clinical or practicum site to have completed the COVID-19 vaccine series prior to starting their student practicum or student clinical experience. In addition, a clinical or practicum site may require a student to abide by certain masking and social distancing requirements. If a student fails to abide by the placement site’s policies and procedures, the student may be terminated from the site. The placement site may require certain attestation(s) and/or proof of vaccination. Students required by their clinical site to have the COVID-19 vaccine must make every effort to obtain the completed vaccine series. Any student required to have the completed COVID-19 vaccine series, but fails to obtain the vaccine may not be placed at their practicum or clinical site. If a student is removed, terminated, or otherwise unable to participate at the site due to their vaccination status, their course progression and graduation may be delayed. If a student is terminated from a clinical site for their failure to follow the site’s policies and procedures, their grade
may also be negatively impacted. Students should consult their health insurer for any potential costs of completing the COVID-19 vaccine. Students required to obtain the completed COVID-19 vaccine series may also be required to provide evidence or affirmation prior to beginning their experience at the placement site. • Student must meet all health, immunizations and functional capacity exam requirements, with no exceptions as this is required by most clinical sites • Students must also have proof of health insurance by the time the first clinical internship as this is a requirement of the clinical sites.
PREGNANCY POLICY
If a student chooses to declare a pregnancy, it must be done in writing. The declaration may be performed at any time during the pregnancy. If the student decides to declare a pregnancy, then they are required to meet with Program Director and ACCE. Voluntarily declaring pregnancy is the most prudent course of action. It provides maximum protection for the developing embryo/fetus. Any information provided to the Program Director and ACCE regarding pregnancy will be kept confidential. Consideration must be given to the student’s welfare during pregnancy as well as the policies of clinical sites to which they are assigned. Students returning to their clinical assignments following a leave of absence due to pregnancy or any other health related concern must provide documentation from their physicians stating they are able to resume their clinical duties “without restriction in class, labs and clinical settings.
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Physical Therapist Assistant Program
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