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Clinical/Special Requirements
The programs identified below have learning experiences through internships, practicums, clinicals or similar for which additional clinical or special requirements for the student is mandatory. For more information select a program below or refer to the undergraduate or graduate catalogs.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements (updated Aug. 2, 2021)
NIU is requiring a COVID-19 vaccine for all students who will live in residence halls or participate in face-to-face classes or in-person research, artistry, internships, practicums or clinicals this fall semester.
- Many clinical placements, internships and practicums are requiring participating students to be fully vaccinated. This CHHS program vaccination requirement is in addition to NIU’s vaccination policies.
- We encourage all CHHS students to complete health requirements for these placements based on required program deadlines. If you are not fully vaccinated, you may be unable to participate in activities required by your degree program in a timely manner and your graduation could be delayed.
- Students in FACS programs need to include the COVID-19 vaccine with other program requirements. Please contact your advisors, clinical program coordinators and chairs in your specific program with questions.
Learn more at Protecting the Pack.
Acknowledgment of Risk Survey
You will receive a link to the acknowledgment of risk survey from the clinical coordinator once the course begins.
Undergraduate
Deadline: clinical/special requirements are due prior to registration for internship.
Immunizations/Vaccinations
COVID-19 (updated Aug. 2, 2021)
Two (2) doses of an mRNA series COVID-19 vaccine or one (1) dose of a vector COVID-19 vaccine.
Criminal Background Check
- 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.
- Specific internship sites may require further background check testing, drug screening, or proof of immunizations at the student's expense.
Other
Complete a total of 100 certified hours of approved community service, at least 50 hours completed prior to enrolling in HDFS 383 and the balance completed prior to enrolling in HDFS 491.
Area Coordinator
Contact Sherry Fang, area coordinator, at ssfang@niu.edu
Deadline: requirements must be completed prior to enrollment in HDFS 490
Immunizations/Vaccinations
COVID-19 (updated Aug. 2, 2021)
Two (2) doses of an mRNA series COVID-19 vaccine or one (1) dose of a vector COVID-19 vaccine.
Verification of a nonreactive two-step tuberculin skin.
Criminal Background Check
Fingerprint-based criminal background check.
First Aid and CPR
Certification in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
Physical Exam
Physical exam within the last six months.
Other
- Three letters of reference
- Completion of 50 hours of approved community service in a child development agency (completed after admission to program and prior to admission to HDFS 490)
- Proof of Illinois Network of Childcare Resource and Referral Agencies' Gateway registration
Area Coordinator
Contact Sherry Fang, area coordinator, at ssfang@niu.edu
Deadline: requirements are due prior to the start of supervised field work.
Immunizations/Vaccinations
COVID-19 (updated Aug. 2, 2021)
Two (2) doses of an mRNA series COVID-19 vaccine or one (1) dose of a vector COVID-19 vaccine.
Certain internship affiliates may require subsequent background checks or other requirements such as drug screens, and proof of certain immunizations at your expense.
Criminal Background Check
A criminal background check that is compliant with the standards of the Illinois Healthcare Workers Background Check Act is required prior to beginning the internship. Students will be given specific instructions on how to obtain this background check. Certain sites or specific circumstances may require subsequent background checks at your expense.
Drug Screen
Certain internship affiliates may require subsequent background checks or other requirements such as drug screens, and proof of certain immunizations at your expense.
Other
Successful completion of 1 credit pre-practicum seminar (GERO 467a)
Internship Coordinator
Contact Julie Boggess at jboggess2@niu.edu
Deadline: requirements must be completed prior to enrollment in HOSP 320
First Aid and CPR
First Aid and CPR from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Immunizations/Vaccinations
COVID-19 (updated Aug. 2, 2021)
Two (2) doses of an mRNA series COVID-19 vaccine or one (1) dose of a vector COVID-19 vaccine.
Two-Step Nonreactive Tuberculin (TB) skin test or a Quantiferon Gold blood test.
Other
- You must fill out the application for the semester you wish to take the course
- 60 hours of work experience in food production
Program Coordinator
Contact Lan Li, program coordinator, at lanli@niu.edu
Graduate
Deadline: clinical/special requirements must be completed prior to starting HDFS 639.
Criminal Background Check
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. Students 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.
Drug Screen
Certain internship affiliates may require drug screens.
Immunizations/Vaccinations
COVID-19 (updated Aug. 2, 2021)
Two (2) doses of an mRNA series COVID-19 vaccine or one (1) dose of a vector COVID-19 vaccine.
Certain internship affiliates may require proof of certain immunizations at your expense.
Clinical Coordinator
Contact Natalia Vinokur at nvinokur@niu.edu.
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Family and Consumer Sciences
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DeKalb, IL 60115
815-753-1543
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