Background Check/Drug Screening/Health History

Criminal Background Checks, Drug Screening, Health Documentation

To comply with the requirements of accrediting organizations, clinical/field placement affiliates, state and federal laws governing licensing, and potential employers, certain programs at HGTC require students to have acceptable criminal background checks (CBC) and/or urine drug screening (UDS) and/or appropriate health information/immunizations to participate in placement(s) at clinical and field facilities. Typically, these checks and proof of health information/immunizations must be provided prior to the start of the first semester requiring clinical/field placement.  Admission to or registration of courses for any of the programs with additional requirements is conditional. Unsatisfactory results on the criminal background check or urine drug screening, or failure to complete any required health/immunization standards WILL prevent enrollment or result in the removal from the program of study if currently enrolled.

Current and new students MUST notify the Clinical Admissions Office and Department Chair and/or the Program Director of any arrests, charges, situations or incidents (including taking illegal drugs) that occur against the student AFTER a background check is purchased but no later than seven (7) calendar days of such charge or conviction.  Failure to notify the CA Office may result in dismissal from the program.

All costs related to criminal background checks, urine drug screening and compilation of health and immunization documents, not included in tuition fees, are the SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE STUDENT.