Will I have to complete a background check or any other requirements for my practicum placement?

Most students will be required to complete compliance requirements before beginning their practicum placement. Compliance requirements vary by practicum placement site and students should NOT begin completing these requirements until instructed to do so by the Practicum Office.

These requirements may include, but are not limited, to the following: Immunizations, Criminal Background Check, Drug Screening, TB testing, Bloodborne Pathogens Training, CPR/First Aid Certification, Fingerprinting, and/or any other requirements noted in the agency Affiliation Agreement.

It is the responsibility of the student to cover the cost of all compliance items required by the Affiliation Agreement. Time spent collecting Clinical Compliance does not count towards practicum orientation or hours.

For more information about compliance, please review our FAQs for Social Work Compliance and the compliance information in the Practicum Education Handbook.