Allied health education combines the knowledge of theory and the application of these principles in competent and compassionate patient care. National accrediting and credentialing bodies mandate fully integrated didactic and clinical program components. Clinical education is an integral part of the total curriculum. This website is dedicated to information pertinent to allied health students and their clinical education.

CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR)
A Basic Life Support (BLS) – Health Care Provider Level CPR course through the American Heart Association must be completed every two years while enrolled in an OU College of Allied Health program.  Follow the instructions from your department on where and how to provide proof of your CPR.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK AND DRUG SCREENING TEST 
DO NOT submit a copy of the results to your department because they receive a copy directly from Certiphi.

• Certiphi Criminal Background Check and Drug Screening Test User Guide
• Certiphi Additional Student Information Guide
• Certiphi Report Delivery Manager

STUDENT CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK & DRUG SCREEN INSTRUCTIONS

Students, you MUST follow the instructions on the form and call the Certiphi Occupational Health Department at 800-799-1328 with the specimen identification number once your specimen has been completed. Otherwise, you will have to re-take and pay for the drug screen again. Additionally, there is a time limit to have the drug screening completed.

ENVIRONNMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY (EHSO) TRAINING
Follow the instructions from your department on where and how to provide certificates from your training, if applicable.

• Bloodborne Pathogens
• Fire Safety Training 
• Hazard Communication
• Tuberculosis & Respiratory Protection    

HEALTH INSURANCE 
Follow the instructions from your department on where and how to provide proof of health insurance.

• Student Health Insurance
• Waiver Process

HIPAA TRAINING
Follow the instructions from your department on where and how to provide certificates from your training, if applicable.

• Security Training and Privacy Training

COVID-19
Review the information here on COVID19 vaccine and attestation or declination. Students who began programs prior to 2021 should upload documentation to their student self-service. Students who are beginning programs 2021 or later should upload documentation to Complio, the College of Allied Health’s new designated software platform for immunization tracking.

INFLUENZA VACCINE 
Follow the instructions from your department on where and how to provide proof of vaccine, if applicable.

TUBERCULOSIS TEST
Follow the instructions from your department on where and how to provide proof of TB test, if applicable. 

CLINICAL COORDINATORS