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Once accepted into the ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ Fox MMSc PA program, the following conditions must be completed by Nov. 30, in order to matriculate into the program. Candidates who fail to complete these requirements by the deadline will relinquish their seat, and it will be offered to an alternate.

These requirements will be coordinated by the onboarding team and may also be handled by an outside vendor that works with the onboarding team. Requirements include:

Criminal Background Check and Urine Drug Screen

Admittance to the program is contingent upon a successful background check and negative 10-panel urine drug screen. If any background search or any drug screen reveals information that would prohibit a student from participating in clinical rotations, the seat offer will be rescinded or if already in the program the student will be dismissed (academically unable to fulfill course/program obligations).

Background Check

Background search to be completed prior to matriculation, before the clinical year begins, and as required by a clerkship site. All PA students are required to have a certified background check via an established third party. The background search looks for a history of:

• Criminal activity
• Sex offender registry
• National healthcare fraud and abuse
• Residence history
• Social Security alerts

The estimated cost for the background check is $150.

Urine Drug Screening

Ten-panel urine drug screen to be completed prior to matriculation, before the clinical year begins, and as required by a clerkship site. All PA students are required to have a 10-panel drug screen completed via an established third party.

The estimated cost for the ten-panel drug screen is $45.

Health & Immunization Requirements

Students will not be able to participate in patient care activities during the program if they have not completed and maintained their health and immunization requirements.

Students are required to show proof of:

• Two immunizations for Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) or reactive titer for each.
• Immunization for Tetanus, Diphtheria, and acellular Pertussis (TDaP) (Within last 10 years).
• Immunity to Hepatitis B (Hep B) which includes vaccination series and a positive/reactive quantitative titer:
  • Provide documentation of 2 (Hepislav-B) vaccines OR 3 doses of (Engerix-B or Recombivax HB) vaccines, and
  • Provide documentation of a quantitative positive antibody titer showing immunity to Hepatitis B.
  • Students without a positive/reactive titer and/or those who have not completed the vaccination series must be in the process of receiving the Hep B immunization series prior to matriculation.
• Two immunizations for Varicella administered 4 weeks apart or a positive/reactive titer showing serologic proof of immunity.  If the titer provided is negative, the 2 shot series must be repeated. A second titer is not required.
• Immunization for current season’s Influenza dated AFTER Sept. 15th of the current year or declination.
• Immunization for current season’s Covid-19 or completed exemption.

Students are also strongly encouraged to receive and show proof of:

• Immunization for Meningococcal ACWY (booster if the last dose was given more than 5 years ago).
• Immunization for Meningococcal B (booster if the last dose was given more than 3 years ago).

Tuberculosis Screening

Students are required to obtain a negative Tuberculosis screening within the last 4 months prior to matriculation, before the clinical year begins, and as requested by clerkship sites by one of the following screening options: 

• QuantiFERON-TB Gold blood test
• T-spot blood test
• 2-step PPD TB skin test (2-step PPD requires 4 visits to the provider)
• Negative chest x-ray and Infectious Disease clearance
  • Option if you have a history of TB or positive skin test.
• Completed Symptom Checklist and Risk Assessment

Note: Blood test is required if you’ve received the BCG vaccine or were born outside of the US.

Mandatory HIPAA and OSHA Certification

All are required to complete Health Insurance Portability and Accountability (HIPAA) and Operational Safety and Health Administrative (OSHA) training through an established third party. Prior to the clinical year, HIPAA and OSHA concepts will be reviewed by program faculty. If required by a clerkship site, this training will need to be repeated at the clinical site. Depending on circumstances, it may be done by a ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ Fox-established third party or through the clerkship site.

The cost of this training is estimated at $35.

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

All students must be certified in American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS and it must be current through the first day of class. Course must include the hands-on skills component.

Health Insurance

All students are required to provide proof of personal health insurance. ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ Fox University does offer student health insurance if desired.

Signed Technical Standards Form

Acknowledging ability to meet technical standards required of the program.

Signed Release Form

Allowing ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ Fox to provide preceptors with status or results of immunizations, TB screening, drug screening, and background check.