Students are responsible for ensuring they receive annual TB documentation and maintaining their current professional-level CPR re-certification. In addition, immunization status must be updated as necessary. It is the student’s responsibility to monitor the status of these and to submit proper documentation to the BSDH Program Director in a timely manner no later than August 1. Documentation of annual TB documents and current professional-level CPR re-certification needs to be submitted no later than August 1. Heart saver certification is inadequate. It is the student’s sole responsibility to provide documentation of updates prior to expiration. Clinical instructors will be notified, and students will be prohibited from attending clinical if these vital documents are not submitted. Clinical requirements will be reassigned to eligible student clinicians. The program is not responsible for replacement of requirements due to lack of preparation exhibited by the student. These unexcused absences could lead to course failure in clinical courses. Some community agencies require more recent verification of TB screening before they will allow our students to be on site. Therefore, students may be required to submit this documentation just prior to beginning a semester even if it is not yet expired. Students will be informed if this is required. CONTINUING STUDENT DENTAL HYGIENISTS
HEALTH STATUS CHANGE
It is the responsibility of the student to contact the Program Director if their health status changes while in the program. A change in health status may require a release statement from the physician verifying the student’s return to the program without any restrictions. These forms must be on file prior to resuming BSDH courses after any major event including but not limited to surgery, injury, accident or pregnancy. PREGNANCY POLICY Pregnant students must provide the BSDH Program Chair with written permission to participate in radiology and clinical courses. A student’s good health is essential to the practice of dental hygiene. In order to successfully complete the program, full participation in all areas of practice will be required regardless of medical conditions. The BSDH Program Director and clinical instructor must receive copies of this medical clearance. Pregnant students must wear a fetal monitor badge in addition to a radiology badge during all clinical sessions. A due date must be noted in writing. Additional information is contained within the Radiation Policies section. The BSDH Program Chair will provide any additional information and mandatory forms.
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