General Information
Drug Screen and Criminal Background History
- Candidate must be willing to complete a 7-year national criminal background check and 12-panel drug screen if accepted for program entrance. Background checks and drug screenings
must prove to be satisfactory or participation in clinical education coursework may
not be possible. Background checks and drug screenings are typically completed summer
quarter during the program. Additional background checks may be required throughout
the program depending on clinic site placement, all at the student’s expense.
- students passing a background check for clinic site placement for the Radiologic Sciences
program may still be ineligible for employment, ARRT examination, and state licensure
if the criminal history is older than 7 years. It is recommended students review
the ethics requirements at ARRT and Washington State Department of Health to ensure they are eligible for licensure. YVC is not responsible for a student’s
ineligibility for employment, state licensure, or ARRT examination due to criminal
offenses.
- If a student is still uncertain of eligibility, they should reach out directly to
the ARRT and the DOH for verification.
- Students may be subjected to further drug screening and background checks by clinic
sites. If a clinic site background check is more extensive than the background check
completed after acceptance by the Radiologic Sciences Program at YVC, the clinic site
can deny student placement due to criminal history which could make student ineligible
to continue in the program. The program will not displace other students in order
to accommodate a student denied clinic placement due to criminal history for any reason.
Complete Disclosure of Academic Performance
By law, education records, which contain information directly related to a student
and maintained by an educational agency or institution can be shared with other school
officials who have legitimate educational interests. You will need to give written
permission for a Complete Disclosure of Academic Performance to YVC prior to entry
into the Radiologic Sciences Program.
Health Insurance
Each student participating in the clinical education program is strongly encouraged
to acquire comprehensive health and accident insurance that will provide continuous
coverage during his or her tenure in the program. Students are responsible for their
own health care costs, health insurance coverage, and their own health needs, including
injuries that might occur in the clinical setting.
Immunization Requirements
Students are required to turn in proof of immunizations at the time of applying to
the Radiologic Sciences Program. Documentation of either immunity through a blood
test (titer) OR verification of immunization must be attached for all required vaccines
listed below. Failure to provide this documentation will result in disqualification
of your application. If you have any questions regarding immunizations, please contact your advisor right
away so that they can ensure that you have everything you need.
Documentation of immunization must be an original copy from the provider in which
completed the vaccine, an official medical record from a patient portal, or from the
department of health website.
Required Vaccines
Vaccine |
Info |
Tdap |
Tdap is good for 10 years. It must be valid through your graduation date (2 years
after starting the program). If it will expire prior to that, you will need a booster.
**make sure you have a Tdap and not just a Td vaccine**
|
MMR |
You must have documentation of 2 doses being received within your lifetime OR You must have blood titers that show you have immunity. If turning in blood titers,
they need to have been completed within 6 months of applying to the program. |
Hepatitis B |
You must have documentation of 3 doses being received within your lifetime OR You must have blood titers that show you have immunity. If turning in blood titers,
they need to have been completed within 6 months of applying to the program. |
Varicella |
You must have documentation of 2 doses being received within your lifetime OR You must have blood titers that show you have immunity. If turning in blood titers,
they need to have been completed within 6 months of applying to the program.**we cannot accept documentation of having the disease as a child in place of this
requirement** |
COVID |
You must have documentation of 2 doses of the original type vaccine (Pfizer or Moderna
brand) OR 1 Dose of the original type vaccine (J&J brand) OR 1 Dose of the new bivalent vaccine (any brand)**this is subject to change and you may be notified after applying or during the program
that the requirement has changed. If the requirement changes, you will not be disqualified
for an incomplete application as long as you have provided the above proof of vaccination
prior to entering clinical rotations. Proof of vaccination must state the brand of
vaccine you received** |
Students are required to obtain all vaccinations at their own expense. If immunizations
expire, or new requirements are added while a student is enrolled in the program,
it is the student’s responsibility to provide documentation reflecting current immunization
status. Any additional vaccines will be at the students own expense. If immunizations
are not current, students will not be allowed to participate in clinical courses.
Additionally, students will be required to receive a two-part PPD testing once they enter the program and a one-part annually thereafter. If a student has had PPD testing the two previous
years that was negative, they can bypass the two-part initial PPD and will only need
to receive a one-part initial PPD test. Please verify with the program director if
you qualify.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Prior to entering the second (2nd)quarter all students are required to obtain CPR
certification. The certification must cover One-person & Two-person Adult C.P.R. and
Obstructed Airway Management, Child and Infant C.P.R., Obstructed Airway Management
and AED for health care professionals.
Students will not be allowed to participate in clinical courses unless CPR certification
and immunization information are current.
Transportation
Students are responsible for their own transportation and for complying with parking
regulations on campus and in the assigned clinical agencies. The Radiologic Sciences
Department utilizes some distant sites within our college district.
Disabled Student Services
The Radiologic Sciences Program, as part of YVC, is committed to the principle of
equal opportunity. The program does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status,
disability, disabled veteran or Vietnam era veteran status. When requested, and with
appropriate documentation, the program will provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise
qualified students with disabilities. Students who need adaptations or accommodations
because of a disability, emergency medical condition, or need special arrangements
in case a building must be evacuated, should notify the Program Coordinator and the
instructor of their course. More information is available through Disabled Student
Services at 509.574-4961.
Occupational Hazards
Occupational hazards for the field of radiology may include but are not limited to
exposure to infectious diseases such as AIDS or hepatitis, exposure to hazardous chemicals
or substances, accidental injury, neuromuscular problems, exposure to bloodborne pathogens,
exposure to radiation, and allergic reactions to latex, anesthetic agents, or other
chemical agents. Students accepted into the radiologic sciences program are required
to sign a "Hazards and Risks" acknowledge document. Questions may be directed to the
Program Coordinator.