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Nursing Assistant Training Program <br /> 6. Maintain open-mindedness to the ideas of others <br /> 7. Display empathy (not apathy nor sympathy) when caring for clients <br /> 8. Use therapeutic communication techniques at all times <br /> Following and maintaining these capacities is essential for the nursing student. Failure of these <br /> capacit' ILIr will <br /> .M vnpenmmW 6.:hwtl,nrne.ry}q.banmw�l,wn.xlw WY.Wtu.titµmsio 0ewi n..etlieduo�. <br /> ograrn <br /> determ' he disciplinary procedure for the failure to follow these capacities. <br /> Healti Screening Clearance <br /> The sti dent must show evidence of physiological and psychological integrity to perform <br /> the fun tions of a student nurse, to promote client safety, and to protect themselves ar d <br /> the ent re health care team from injury and infectious diseases. Clinical facilities requ re <br /> that a fiealth screening check must be completed prior to the start of the clinical learni g <br /> experience. Thus, the CNA student is required to complete the health screening <br /> requirements before the start of the program. Submission of requirements alone does not <br /> indicat completion - the health screening form must be validated and approved by th <br /> Prograin Director. <br /> A student who fails to complete the health screening requirement will not be allowed Lo <br /> attend linical rotation. Such will result in clinical absences and may cause dismissal <br /> from tf e program. <br /> The stL dent shall cover the cost of health screening. <br /> Health screening consists of physical examination, TB screening test, antibody titers, ind <br /> immun izations. <br /> PHYSICAL EXAMINATION <br /> The stt dent must be certified by his/her primary health provider that he/she is physice lly <br /> and psychologically fit to perform the functions of a student vocational nurse. A student <br /> who is not certified fit must submit additional certification that lists restrictions. A <br /> physic•lly and/or psychologically unfit student shall be deferred of enrollment or <br /> prograin admission. Failure of applicant to disclose physical and psychological <br /> limitations releases Pacific College of any liability. <br /> PREG14ANCY <br /> All chi d-bearing applicants must be certified that they are not currently pregnant. If the <br /> app[ica nt is pregnant, she shall be required to submit a medical certificate that indicates <br /> she is E llowed to perform the duties and responsibilities of a student vocational nurse. <br /> The ap licant must also be counseled of the risks related to the program and shall be <br /> made t <br /> pregnancy restrictions shall be deferred of enrollment or program admission. Failure of <br /> applicant to disclose pregnancy releases Pacific College of any Iiability. <br /> TUBERCULOSIS SCREENING <br /> Student Handbook 2024 27 <br /> *Policy and Procedures are Subject to Change* <br />