Athletic Training Post-Admission Requirements

Prior to engaging in clinical education experience coursework students must submit the following information to the Program Director:

  1. Copies of current Professional Rescuer CPR Certifications (including Adult, Child, Infant CPR, Two-person CPR, bag-valve mask, and AED).
  2. Signed HPU Student Health HIPAA consent form. Effective starting during the 2011-12 admission cycle Student Health will verify that the following immunizations are complete in addition to the standard HPU immunization requirements. 
    1. Completed Hepatitis B series
    2. Varicella vaccine or titer
    3. Meningococcal vaccine
    4. Evidence of a negative TB skin test within the past 12 months
    5. Tetanus shot within the last 10 years
  3. Students will be required to obtain a seasonal flu shot each fall semester.
  4. Students will be required to submit to a 10 panel urine drug screen prior to engaging in clinical experiences.
  5. Students will be required to undergo a criminal background check prior to engaging in clinical experiences.
  6. Signed verification from a physician that affirms the student has abilities to meet the ATEP’s Technical Standards for Admission. This will be performed via a chart review by Student Health Services and obtained by the Program Director. Students do not need to obtain this information on their own.
  7. Signed self-report verification that you are compliant with the ATEP Technical Standards Signed declaration of understanding and ability to meet ATEP’s Technical Standards for Admission.
  8. Signed declaration of understanding and acceptance of all Program Policies and Procedures as delineated in the ATEP Student Handbook.
  9. Signed Professional Conduct and Confidentiality Agreement located in the ATEP Student Handbook.
Students are responsible for all costs associated with their own health care when obtaining immunizations and health certifications. Students are encouraged to have health insurance, and to be familiar with its provisions. Students are also responsible for the cost of obtaining an annual flu shot,  criminal background check (approximately $10) and drug screen (approximately $40) through the Department of Athletic Training.