Successful Completion of Background Check, Comprehensive Drug Screening Test, and Medical Clearance
- Candidates and students are responsible for all costs related to the completion and submission of their background checks, comprehensive drug screens, and medical screening exams.
- A failed background check, drug screen, or medical clearance may preclude participation in the didactic and/or clinical phases of training.
- Background Check & Comprehensive Drug Screen
- Prior to matriculation, students must successfully pass a national background check and a comprehensive drug screening.
- Students will be required to complete a national background check and comprehensive drug screen annually throughout the entirety of the program.
- All background checks and drug screens must be completed through the Program’s vendor, CastleBranch.
- As many clinical sites require a background check and drug screen within the previous 12 months, students will be required to complete annual national background check and drug screen, until completion of the program.
- Additionally, some clinical sites may require an additional and site-specific background check and drug screen regardless of checks and screens completed for the Program.
- Medical Clearance to Participate in Program
- Candidates invited to join the MPAS program must have the Medical Clearance form completed prior to matriculation.