following immunities and vaccinations (immunization documents or evidence of a blood titer) before the clinical component can be attended: ● Varicellaimmunity ● MMRimmunity ● Up-to-datetetanusshots(definedaswithinthepastten[10]years) ● Hepatitis B vaccine series (If incomplete, proof of immunization must be shown for the second shot within one [1] month from the first shot and the third shot within six [6] months from the first shot). ● Two-step tuberculin test within the past six (6) months (In case of a positive TB test result, the student musthaveproofofanegativechestx-raywithintwo[2]years.Studentsmaybeexpectedto complywithadditionalTBscreeningrequirementsdeterminedbythehospital/clinicalsetting). ● COVID-19vaccination(basedonafulldoseasdefinedbyCDCguidelines) Failure to keep these immunization requirements current could impact the student’s ability to attend the clinical facility, complete the program’s graduation requirements, or obtain certification after completion. Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts reserves the right not to accept titers if they are not done within the last three (3) years. HEALTHSCREENINGREQUIREMENTS Each applicant must provide an attestation from their family physician certifying the absence of physical, mental, and contagious disorders. Drug screening test results are required before starting clinical rotations and must be completed at a laboratory chosen by Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts. Positive results of a student’s drug testing could impact the student’s ability to attend the clinical facility, complete the program’s graduation requirements, or obtain certification/licensure after completing the program. The student will pay the cost of examinations, screenings, and drug tests; for exceptions and approximate services costs, please check the Addendum,CurrentFees,andTuitionsection. BACKGROUNDCHECK Applicants may need a general background check before starting the clinical rotation, as requested by a hospital/clinical setting. For some of our programs, background checks are a mandatory requirement. Please check the Addendum, Current Fees, and Tuition section for service costs. Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts will facilitate background check procedures. The student will provide background check results to the clinical facility upon request of the clinical education site. Background check results could impact the student’s ability to attend the clinical facility, complete the program’s graduation requirements, or obtain certification/licensure after completing the program. Applicants should know that the clinical education site can request an additional background check or refuse a student based ontheresults. Applicants should check State regulations related to criminal convictions and the ability to belicensed. CPR Before starting any program or its clinical rotation component, students must submit proof of completion and current certification in CPR for Basic Life Support. Failure to keep this certification current could impact the 74