Nurse Education Standards

Student Requirements and Support Policies

C.P.R. Certification

All students admitted to and enrolled in the Nurse Education Program must submit verification of and maintain current Health Care Provider CPR certification throughout the program. Credentialing must be renewed and verified upon expiration.

Requirements:

• Current CPR documentation is required to enter any clinical agency.
• The required CPR course is the American Heart Association BLS Healthcare Provider course, which includes CPR and AED training.
• Online CPR courses or courses credentialed by other providers will not be accepted.

Students may contact the Nursing Office for information on facilities offering the required CPR course.

Drug Testing

Some clinical agencies may require drug testing for students assigned to those clinical sites. Students are responsible for complying with any such requirements.

Agency Health Requirements

Students must adhere to all clinical agency screening, immunization, and health requirements as mandated by the assigned clinical sites.

Disability Statement

Students with disabilities who may need classroom or clinical accommodations are encouraged to contact a disability counselor as soon as possible.

Phone: 508-588-9100

• Students with learning disabilities: Contact Andrea Henry at ext. 1805
• Students with physical disabilities: Contact Mary Berg at ext. 1425

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the College provides reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. Students are encouraged to schedule an appointment with the Access and Disability Resources Office as early as possible to ensure appropriate accommodations.

Contact Information:

Phone: 508-588-9100

• Brockton Campus: ext. 1805 or ext. 1425
• Canton Campus: ext. 2132