A. General Safety All student performances in the classroom, clinical setting, and field internship site shall be overseen by the instructors, training assistants, and/or preceptor. Each student shall address any problem or concern that he/she may have regarding his/her safety immediately to the individual directly involved with the training. All students will perform with normal regard for personal safety as well as the safety of patients, partners, and others involved. At NO TIME shall the student perform any action that he or the preceptor deems unsafe or that the student/preceptor feels is an inappropriate action. Any student that has an infectious disease (common cold, flu, hepatitis, etc.) shall not be allowed to participate in activities in which others might be infected. The student is responsible for any class make-up time this might cause. If a student misses two (2) or more consecutive classes due to illness or injury, they must present a medical release from a physician to return to class. Any student with a history of chronic health problems, pregnancy, recent surgery, or back injury will be required to present a medical release from a physician. The instructor has the option at all times to request such a release or an update on a prior release. If the student is injured or develops health problems, that prevent him/her from actively participating in the program during the course of the class, the student shall present a medical release prior to continuing. At any time a student suffers an injury requiring medical care, while functioning as a paramedic student, the student shall report the incident to the preceptor who will in turn make a report to the I/C. A written incident report of the occurrence must be made within 48 hours. All incidents will be reported by the I/C to the EMS Education Coordinator. B. Treatment of Patients with Infectious Diseases Efforts shall be made by the college and the medical facility to provide students adequate education and training regarding the handling of patients with infectious disease. Students with special health problems or needs who are assigned to work with patients with infectious diseases shall have the responsibility for discussing the issue wit the instructor and providing such medical history or information as requested of him/her. C. Students with Infectious Diseases Any student is expected to advise the instructor or any official of the school that he/she has been diagnosed as having any infectious disease, such as AIDS, tuberculosis, or
A. General Safety All student performances in the classroom, clinical setting, and field internship site shall be overseen by the instructors, training assistants, and/or preceptor. Each student shall address any problem or concern that he/she may have regarding his/her safety immediately to the individual directly involved with the training. All students will perform with normal regard for personal safety as well as the safety of patients, partners, and others involved. At NO TIME shall the student perform any action that he or the preceptor deems unsafe or that the student/preceptor feels is an inappropriate action. Any student that has an infectious disease (common cold, flu, hepatitis, etc.) shall not be allowed to participate in activities in which others might be infected. The student is responsible for any class make-up time this might cause. If a student misses two (2) or more consecutive classes due to illness or injury, they must present a medical release from a physician to return to class. Any student with a history of chronic health problems, pregnancy, recent surgery, or back injury will be required to present a medical release from a physician. The instructor has the option at all times to request such a release or an update on a prior release. If the student is injured or develops health problems, that prevent him/her from actively participating in the program during the course of the class, the student shall present a medical release prior to continuing. At any time a student suffers an injury requiring medical care, while functioning as a paramedic student, the student shall report the incident to the preceptor who will in turn make a report to the I/C. A written incident report of the occurrence must be made within 48 hours. All incidents will be reported by the I/C to the EMS Education Coordinator. B. Treatment of Patients with Infectious Diseases Efforts shall be made by the college and the medical facility to provide students adequate education and training regarding the handling of patients with infectious disease. Students with special health problems or needs who are assigned to work with patients with infectious diseases shall have the responsibility for discussing the issue wit the instructor and providing such medical history or information as requested of him/her. C. Students with Infectious Diseases Any student is expected to advise the instructor or any official of the school that he/she has been diagnosed as having any infectious disease, such as AIDS, tuberculosis, or
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