South Texas College is a learner centered division committed to education of healthcare professionals. STC’s Nursing and Allied Health programs combine the highest quality instructional with clinical experience in both hospital and community settings.
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Visit our departments to learn more about the variety of healthcare careers available through South Texas College. Learn about the requirements, prerequisite courses, the application process and special clinical requirements needed for participating in your program of choice.
Program Standards for Student Participation in Nursing and Allied Health Clinical Programs
It is the policy of the College (Policy #3337) that students participating in any Nursing and Allied Health clinical program meet established program standards for professional practice established by the Dean of Nursing and Allied Health. These standards include safe clinical practice, professional appearance established by hospital and clinic settings, professional behavior, confidentiality, negative drug screening and criminal background check, physical health and ability to perform technical standards of professions, and ethical and legal issues consistent with the rules, regulations, and standards required by state and/or national licensure, certification, and accreditation organizations.
The Dean of Nursing and Allied Health is authorized to establish program standards and procedures for implementation of this policy. The Dean or designated program chair may immediately remove students from a clinical course or program, when, in their professional opinion, the student is not in compliance with established program standards and continued participation puts clinical affiliate and/or its clientele at risk.
Ability to Perform Technical Standards of Professions
Ethical and Legal Issues
Special Certifications (CPR)
Medical Insurance
Professional Liability Insurance
Accreditation and Licensing
South Texas College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Certificates, Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Applied Science, and a Bachelor’s in Technology degrees. In addition, many Health Professions programs are accredited by non-governmental, nationally recognized organizations that oversee post-graduate education in their areas of specialization.
The following organizations have accredited the STC Nursing and Allied Health program in their specialty:
American Occupational Therapy Association
Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
P.O. Box 3122, Bethesda, Md. 20824-1220; phone (301) 990-7979
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
7272 Wisconsin Av., Bethesda, Md. 20814; (301) 657-3000
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
35 E. Wacker Drive, Chicago, Ill. 60601; phone (312) 553-9355
Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Association Education
1111 North Fairfax St. Alexandria, Va. 22314; phone (703) 684-2782 or (702) 706-3245 accreditation@spta.org
Texas Board of Nurse Examiners
333 Guadalupe St., Suite 3-460, Austin, Texas 78701; phone (512) 305-6951 www.bne.state.tx.us
Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners
333 Guadalupe St., Suite 2-510, Austin, Texas 78701; phone (512) 305-6951 www.ecptote.state.tx.us
Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services
701 W. 51 st St., Austin Texas 78714; phone (512) 438-3011
Texas Department of State Health Services—Bureau of Radiation Control
1100 W. 49 th St., Austin Texas 78756; phone (512) 834-6688
Texas Department of State Health Services—Office of Emergency Management
1100 W. St., Austin Texas 78756; phone 1-888-963-7111
1101 E. Vermont
McAllen, Texas 78502 956-872-3100 * 1-800-742-7822
No person shall
be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or
be subject to discrimination under any program or activity sponsored
or conducted by South Texas College on the basis of
race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, veteran status,
or disability.
This page is maintained by Bernie Contreras. Questions or Comments about this site may be directed to email address . This site was last updated
04/09/2008
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