Practicum experience and externship requirements

Prior to beginning Practicum experience or Externship, students need to be aware of the following requirements:

• Health Requirements
  • Complete history and physical exam by a Licensed Physician
  • Titers to determine immunity to communicable diseases
  • Hepatitis vaccine
  • TB test or Chest X-ray
• CPR Certification
• Transportation, Uniforms and Supplies and Health Insurance
• Students are responsible for all transportation to clinical settings and supplying appropriate uniforms.
• Macomb Community College’s clinical partners may not accept students that have been convicted of certain crimes into a clinical learning environment.  Therefore, students must undergo a Criminal Background Check conducted by Macomb Community College Police before being placed in a clinical setting to complete practicum/externship courses.  The Criminal Background Check will be conducted at no charge to the student.