Eligibility
Clinical Compliance
Clinical compliance broadly refers to all of the processes and requirements needed for clinical readiness: pre-clinical background check and drug screenings, immunizations and physical exams, CPR training, and other specific trainings (e.g., pre-clinical modules in WorkDay for Corewell Health). The minimum requirements for clinical compliance are established by the healthcare organizations that provide you with access to the clinical setting.
Student Responsibility
LMC does not provide or pay for criminal background checks, drug screens, health physicals, and/or any required vaccinations. You are responsible for obtaining and paying for all screening and healthcare related costs. You are also required to maintain health insurance throughout the duration of the program.
Complio by DISA Healthcare
Admitted students will create an account in LMC’s clinical compliance portal, Complio by DISA Healthcare. Students will purchase a background check, drug screen, and program tracker access. You will use Complio upload and maintain your immunization records and other program documents required for clinical access.
Background Check & Drug Screening
You will complete a background check and drug screening. Both are required to be completed in Complio before the scheduled Orientation session. Flagged reports are subject to additional review and may result in program exit.
Returning students who previously completed a background check and drug screen are required to repeat these screenings. Admitted students who were previously enrolled in another health science program will be required to complete new screenings and will be required to change their program in Complio. Additional screenings may be required periodically to meet specific clinical site requirements.
Health Records
All admitted students must upload the following health records as a part of clinical compliance. If you have questions about these requirements, you can contact us in advance. These items must be on file before starting clinicals. Failure to provide documentation will prevent you from participating in clinicals.
- Documentation of the following vaccinations:
- COVID-19 (if required by the clinical site)
- Hepatitis B
- Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
- Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis (Tdap)
- Varicella (chicken pox)
- Seasonal influenza
Titer test results documenting immunity for Hep B, MMR, and Varicella are accepted.
- Documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) test through ONE of the following options:
- Two PPD TB skin tests completed consecutively within a 21-day period
- One TB blood test (QuantiFERON gold or TSPOT)
- Documentation of clear chest x-rays from within the last three years
TB test results must be from within the last year. TB testing must be completed annually during the duration of the program.
- The program physical exam form signed by a healthcare provider
- Completion of Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider CPR training through the American Heart Association. BLS Provider certification must remain valid through the duration of the entire program. Other levels of CPR training, such as Heartsaver, CPR/AED, or fully-online certification, are not acceptable.
Immunization Exemptions
If you wish to request an immunization exemption, please notify the Health Sciences Office after program admission. Exemption requests will not be processed until you have been admitted to your program as it will allow us to better plan for your assigned clinical group or rotation(s). After submitting your request for an immunization exemption, you will meet with the Rad Tech Program Director and review the process for requesting an exemption or accommodation from your expected clinical location(s). Some clinical sites may have different requirements or accommodation processes.
Per the Health Sciences Immunization Request procedure: Lake Michigan College does not require immunizations or health screenings. However, some healthcare certificate or degree programs (including the Rad Tech program) require immunization and health screenings as a part of clinical education and presence at the onsite clinical environment. Therefore, you should be prepared to meet these requirements or seek an exemption by following the healthcare organization’s accommodation process.
The decision to grant an exemption request is made by the healthcare organization, not Lake Michigan College. If a student is unable to secure a clinical education placement because they do not meet the relevant healthcare organization’s immunization or health screening requirement, they will be unable to participate in the required clinical education component of their program and therefore unable to complete their program. Our goal is for every student to complete their clinical education. If you seek exemption from an immunization or screening requirement, we will work with you, within our capacity, and the healthcare organization to assist with the process, but ultimately Lake Michigan College does not control the outcome.
Criminal Background Requirements
All Radiologic Technology students are required to pass a criminal background check and a urine drug screen for admission into the program. Students are responsible for paying the non-refundable cost of the background search and drug screen. If a criminal record is found, the student may be asked to forfeit their seat in the Radiologic Technology program. If a positive drug test result is returned, students will be required to forfeit their seat in the program.
Any applicant that has been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor must pre-apply to ARRT for determination of eligibility to sit for national certification examination. If you have questions about your situation, please contact the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, 1255 Northland Dr., St. Paul, Minnesota, 55120-1155, phone 651-687-0048 or the American Registry.
Radiologic Technology Student Handbook
The Radiologic Technology program is a highly technical program, and deals with the safety of patients admitted to local hospitals and Radiologic Technology homes. For this reason, Radiologic Technology students are subject to many rules not required of other College students. Most of these rules are listed in the
A printed copy of the handbook will be given to accepted students at their scheduled Radiologic Technology Program orientation. The Radiologic Technology program schedule may not necessarily follow the LMC Academic Calendar or holiday schedule. Students may be assigned clinical shifts the morning, daytime, or evening on any day of the week.
CPR Certification
Our clinical affiliates require students to hold a current Basic Life Support (BLS) provider CPR certification before entering the clinical setting. LMC offers American Heart Association BLS Provider classes. Other levels of CPR training, like Heartsaver or CPR/AED, are not acceptable.
CPR classes may be taken at Lake Michigan College. Available class days and times are located on the website. Certification can be obtained elsewhere, but must be maintained and up to date during the entire program. Students are strongly encouraged to update or complete their CPR training in the Summer or Fall semesters immediately AFTER they have been admitted to the program.
CPR classes are available at Lake Michigan College.
