ACE Handbook

Students are expected to comply with the clinical facility requirement with regards to the COVID-19 vaccine, PPE and COVID-19 testing. Accommodations for students needing medical exemptions following CDC guidelines or for a sincerely held religious beliefs will be handled on a case by case basic depending on what is allowed by the clinical facility. The college does not have a religious exemption option. Female students who get the MMR vaccine must take precautions not to get pregnant within the three months following the vaccination. Copies of records from physician’s offices, public health department, public schools, other colleges and the military are acceptable. Students must provide the college with a copy of the records. Records must be complete prior to registration of class. Note : Students may call the Department of State Health Services Immunization Branch Hotline for assistance on any immunization-related issue, including the interpretation of immunization records.

Waivers or statement of illness are no longer accepted for documentation of immunizations. Students with medical or conscientious circumstances may request consideration of a request.

Criminal History Requirements Students who are enrolling in Nurse Aide Classes (CNA), Phlebotomy, and Medication Administration classes need to provide a Department of Public Safety background check prior to enrollment. All background checks will be reviewed prior to enrollment. Please be advised, some criminal offences may prevent enrollment in any health occupation course.

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