The programs identified below have learning experiences through internships, practicums, clinicals or similar for which you must complete additional clinical or special requirements. For more information select a program below or refer to the undergraduate catalog or graduate catalog and refer to the College of Health and Human Sciences Clinical/Special Requirement page.
Deadline: Graduate students must be in compliance with all clinical requirements before July 1.
A criminal background check that is compliant with the standards of the Illinois Healthcare Workers Background Check Act is required for progression in the program. You will be given specific instructions on how to obtain this background check upon acceptance. Certain sites or specific circumstances may require subsequent background checks at your expense.
Students in the audiology program may be required to submit a clean 10-panel drug screen in order to progress in the program. Students will be instructed on how and where to obtain this drug screen upon acceptance into the program. Certain sites or certain circumstances could require students to have to repeat this drug screen, at the student's expense.
Only American Heart Association BLS certification for healthcare providers will be accepted.
COVID-19 vaccinations are required. COVID-19 vaccinations need to be up to date with CDC recommendations.
Documentation of 3 series Hepatitis B vaccinations and a positive quantitative antibody titer with results. If quantitative antibody titer is negative, student receives Hepatitis B booster and then re-titers to check for immunity. If student still shows negative immunity after 3 boosters, student is considered non-responder and must fill out Acknowledgement of Risk Form.
Documentation of a flu vaccine administered during the current flu season (August-May).
Negative Two Step TB Skin test or negative QuantiFERON Gold Blood test. If student has positive two step skin tests, they must provide a negative QuantiFERON Gold Blood test or a chest xray and clearance form from a physician.
One of the following is required:
Both sides of your health insurance card must be submitted for approval.
Submit documentation of your HIPAA training completion certificate from orientation to this requirement.
Submit documentation of your Bloodborne Pathogens and Universal Precautions training completion certificate from orientation to this requirement.
Handbook Acknowledgement and confidentiality statement will be complete upon arrival to campus.
Contact Danica Billingsly, clinical coordinator, at dbillingsly@niu.edu.
Deadline: Graduate students are required to complete clinical requirements before May 1.
A criminal background check that is compliant with the standards of the Illinois Healthcare Workers Background Check Act is required for progression in the program. You will be given specific instructions on how to obtain this background check upon acceptance. Certain sites or specific circumstances may require subsequent background checks at the student's expense.
Students in the DPT program may be required to submit a clean 10-panel drug screen in order to progress in the program depending on the clinical site. Students will be instructed on how and where to obtain this drug screen upon acceptance into the program. Certain sites or certain circumstances could require students to have to repeat this drug screen, at the student's expense.
COVID-19 vaccinations are required. COVID-19 vaccinations need to be up to date with CDC recommendations.
Accepted evidence: documentation of two (2) doses of the vaccine given four (4) weeks apart or documentation of a positive antibody titer.
Accepted evidence: documentation of two (2) doses of the vaccine given four (4) weeks apart or documentation of a positive antibody titer.
Documentation of 3 series Hepatitis B vaccinations and a positive quantitative antibody titer with results. If quantitative antibody titer is negative, student receives Hepatitis B booster and then re-titers to check for immunity. If student still shows negative immunity after 3 boosters, student is considered non-responder and must fill out Acknowledgement of Risk Form.
Documentation of a Tdap vaccine or booster within the last 10 years is required. An immunization record is sufficient.
Negative Two Step TB Skin test or negative QuantiFERON Gold Blood test. If student has positive two step skin tests, they must provide a negative QuantiFERON Gold Blood test or a chest xray and clearance form from a physician.
Must be administered between Aug. and Nov. 1 for the current flu season. Documentation of the flu shot MUST be dated with the current year.
A physical exam by an M.D., N.P. or D.O. verifying adequate health to work with patients in a healthcare setting must be completed within the past six months. Submit your physical exam (completed on the school form) within the past 12 months and signed by a medical professional.
HIPAA training, OSHA certification, handbook acknowledgement and confidentiality statement will be completed upon arrival to campus.
Contact Sarah Greenhagen at sgreenhagen@niu.edu
Contact Christy Zeiss at czeiss@niu.edu
Requirements should be completed by June 17.
You will complete a total of three background checks:
You will complete the state and federal checks at an Accurate Biometrics location. Use the Accurate Biometrics website to put in your zip code to find an Accurate Biometric location closest to you and that is open.
This is the state background check. Following completion, you will be able to sign for and pick up your results from the SLP clinical coordinator within the first week of classes. Then, you will upload them to Castle Branch under the “State of Illinois Background Check” item.
This is the federal background check. On the form, choose Option 1 for delivery method. Results are available for only 30 days and can only be viewed/printed one time. Please make sure to be near a printer when you are viewing these results. Upload the results to Castle Branch under the “FBI Background Check” item for review and approval.
Students in the Speech-Language Pathology program are required to submit a clean 10-panel drug screen in order to progress in the program. Students will be instructed on how and where to obtain this drug screen upon acceptance into the program. Certain sites or certain circumstances could require students to have to repeat this drug screen, at the student's expense.
Must be administered between August and November 1st for the current flu season. Documentation of the flu shot MUST be dated with the current year.
COVID-19 vaccinations must be up to date with CDC recommendations.
Negative Two Step TB Skin test or negative QuantiFERON Gold Blood test. If student has positive two step skin tests, they must provide a negative QuantiFERON Gold Blood test or a chest xray and clearance form from a physician.
Accepted evidence: documentation of Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis (Tdap) booster administered within the last 10 years or documentation of a Td if evidence of a previous Tdap is provided.
Accepted evidence: documentation of two (2) doses of the vaccine given four (4) weeks apart or documentation of a positive antibody titer.
Accepted evidence: documentation of two (2) doses of the vaccine given four (4) weeks apart or documentation of a positive antibody titer.
Documentation of 3 series Hepatitis B vaccinations and a positive quantitative antibody titer with results. If quantitative antibody titer is negative, student receives Hepatitis B booster and then re-titers to check for immunity. If student still shows negative immunity after 3 boosters, student is considered non-responder and must fill out Acknowledgement of Risk Form.
Contact Megan McKenna, SLP clinic coordinator, at mmckenna@niu.edu.
You will receive a link to the understanding of risk survey from the clinical coordinator once the course begins.
School of Allied Health and Communicative Disorders
340 Wirtz Hall
DeKalb, IL 60115
Monday through Friday 8 a.m.–noon, and 1–4:30 p.m.