Health Science students are required by our clinical partners to be certified in BLS
for Healthcare Providers through the American Heart Association. MyMichigan Health
offers BLS for Providers classes, contact MyMichigan Health (Clare, Gladwin,
Midland, Gratiot) for a list of upcoming BLS course offerings.
On April 1, 2006, a revised Public Health Code legislation was enacted that impacts our ability to place students in a number of clinical settings. The enactment of this new legislation now requires that all health care students complete a criminal background check with fingerprints, including an FBI check. This includes students prior to placement in a clinical facility.
Based on this legislation, your final acceptance into a health care program may be affected by the results of this background check. There are multiple misdemeanors and combinations of offenses that would prevent you from meeting the minimal objectives of the program. Students with felony convictions will not be accepted into healthcare programs at Mid Michigan College.
Disclaimer: Mid Michigan College is not responsible if an applicant is denied licensure or certification from the program’s governing agency (i.e., State Board of Nursing, etc.) after completion of the program.
Unfortunately, the cost of the background check is not covered by any College fees and therefore becomes the responsibility of the student in advance of final placement in the healthcare programs. The cost of this service is $64.50.
Beginning in the Fall 2015 semester, mandatory drug screening will be in effect for all Health Sciences programs’ students and faculty.