INFECTIOUS DISEASE POLICY AND INFORMED CONSENT The PTA Program requires that all students enrolled have already completed the necessary certifications required for completion of health career core curriculum. An Informed Consent Form is required by students to participate in clinical experiences and other selected activities. Please refer to the University Student Handbook for further safety and health information.
INCIDENT/ ACCIDENT/
EXPOSURE REPORT (other than exposure to blood and body fluids) • Facility procedures are to be followed in all cases involving emergency situations including completion of required documentation. • The CI is to be notified immediately of any patient or student incident and/or accident. • Student injuries should be assessed to determine appropriate measures to be taken. If warranted, the student will seek medical attention as indicated through their private physician. • Payment of medical bills is the responsibility of the student. • The CI and the student will each complete the HU PTA Program Incident/ Accident report and submit the original copies within two working days to the ACCE. • The incident report will be permanently placed in the student’s file. The facility or agency may provide or make available emergency room treatment when such facilities exist for minor injuries incurred by students while in the health care agency for clinical experience. The health care agency is not responsible for charges made to the student as a result of services rendered to the student in said health care agency. It is the responsibility of the student to arrange and finance post- incident medical follow-up and care.
HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE
PTA students are required to carry health/ accident insurance during their time in the clinical internships. In case of accident or illness, students should follow the safety procedures of the clinical facility as well as procedures detailed in the handbook. Emergencies that occur at a clinical site may be treated by the facility in accordance with the affiliation agreement and the policies/ procedures of the facility itself. Emergency Procedures are reviewed at the start of each session. LIABILITY INSURANCE Hodges University provides PTA students with professional liability (malpractice) insurance. However, students should consider purchasing additional professional liability insurance through the APTA at APTA.org .
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