Program Policies

A3.02: The program publishes, makes readily available, and consistently applies a policy that PA students are not required to work for the program.

Included in A3.02: The program publishes, makes readily available, and consistently applies a policy that PA students do not substitute for or function as:

• a): Instructional faculty
• b): Clinical or Administrative Staff

A3.04: The program publishes, makes readily available, and consistently applies a policy that requires PA students to be clearly identified in the clinical setting to distinguish them from other health profession students and practitioners.

A3.05: The program publishes, makes readily available, and consistently applies policies addressing student exposure to infectious and environmental hazards before students undertake any educational activities that would place them at risk. Those policies:

• a): address methods of prevention
• b): address procedures for care and treatment after exposure
• c): clearly define financial responsibility

A3.06: The program publishes, makes readily available, and consistently applies policies that preclude the program director, medical director, and principal faculty from participating as healthcare providers for students in the program, except in emergency situations.

A3.07: The program publishes, makes readily available, and consistently applies written procedures that ensure timely access and timely referral of students to services addressing personal issues that may impact their progress in the PA program.

A3.08: The program publishes, makes readily available to current and prospective students, and consistently applies a policy stating that PA students are not required to provide or solicit clinical sites or preceptors.

A3.09: The program publishes, makes readily available to current and prospective students, and consistently applies policies based on current CDC health professionals’ recommendations and applicable state or country mandates for:

• a): Minimum immunization and health screening of students
• b): international travel (for programs offering international curricular components)

The program publishes, consistently applies, and makes readily available to enrolled and prospective students:

• a): any required academic standards to maintain enrollment and progress in the curriculum
• b): requirements and deadlines for completion of the program
• c): policies and procedures for remediation
• d): policies and procedures for deceleration
• e): policies and procedures for withdrawal
• f): policies and procedures for dismissal
• g): policies and procedures for student grievances
• h): policies and procedures for student appeals
• i): policy for student employment while enrolled in the program
• j): policy for student travel to required rotation sites