Pharm.D. Requirements
CPR Training:
The University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy requires all Pharm.D. students to have valid CPR certification upon entering the Pharm.D. program and to maintain that certification through graduation from the program. This certification must be either Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (American Heart Association—two‐year certification) or CPR for the Professional Rescuer (American Red Cross—one‐year certification). This qualification ensures all students have demonstrated the skills necessary to respond during emergencies while participating in Early, Introductory, and Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (EPPEs, IPPEs, APPEs) and internships. The Office of Student Services verifies all certificates of CPR training completion. Students who do not have current certification will have a registration hold placed on their record and will not be allowed to participate in required EPPEs, IPPEs, and APPEs.
How to share with your preceptor: Please save your CPR training card.
The University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy requires all Pharm.D. students to have valid CPR certification upon entering the Pharm.D. program and to maintain that certification through graduation from the program. This certification must be either Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (American Heart Association—two‐year certification) or CPR for the Professional Rescuer (American Red Cross—one‐year certification). This qualification ensures all students have demonstrated the skills necessary to respond during emergencies while participating in Early, Introductory, and Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (EPPEs, IPPEs, APPEs) and internships. The Office of Student Services verifies all certificates of CPR training completion. Students who do not have current certification will have a registration hold placed on their record and will not be allowed to participate in required EPPEs, IPPEs, and APPEs.
How to share with your preceptor: Please save your CPR training card.
Immunizations:
Students can see their immunization status on the MY U portal (www.myu.umn.edu), click on "MyU Space." Please contact Boynton Health Service for questions regarding the AHC immuniation policy. Visit the Boynton Health Service website to access the immunization form. Students who are not in compliance with the AHC immunization policy will have a registration hold placed on their record. Boynton offers a monthly walk-in TB skin test clinic, free to AHC students.
How to share with your preceptor: You can find your up-to-date immunization status on the portal (www.myu.umn.edu)
Students can see their immunization status on the MY U portal (www.myu.umn.edu), click on "MyU Space." Please contact Boynton Health Service for questions regarding the AHC immuniation policy. Visit the Boynton Health Service website to access the immunization form. Students who are not in compliance with the AHC immunization policy will have a registration hold placed on their record. Boynton offers a monthly walk-in TB skin test clinic, free to AHC students.
How to share with your preceptor: You can find your up-to-date immunization status on the portal (www.myu.umn.edu)
Joanne Streeter
E-mail: immunizations@bhs.umn.edu
Fax: 612-625-1434 (Attention Joanne Streeter)
Telephone: 612-626-5571
E-mail: immunizations@bhs.umn.edu
Fax: 612-625-1434 (Attention Joanne Streeter)
Telephone: 612-626-5571
Mandatory Health Insurance for AHC Students
All pharmacy students will be automatically enrolled in Boynton Health Service's health insurance for AHC students unless they provide certification proving they are covered by adequate health insurance. Please visit Boynton's website www.bhs.umn.edu/insurance/ahc.htm for more information on the requirements and the coverage of this insurance.
All pharmacy students will be automatically enrolled in Boynton Health Service's health insurance for AHC students unless they provide certification proving they are covered by adequate health insurance. Please visit Boynton's website www.bhs.umn.edu/insurance/ahc.htm for more information on the requirements and the coverage of this insurance.
HIPAA Training
All pharmacy students are required to complete a series of training modules including Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) training. This is part of a broader online module entitled "Public Jobs, Private Data" which encompasses aspects of information privacy. Students can complete this training online - please visit www.myu.umn.edu and click on the "MyU Space" link.
How to share with your preceptor: Visit this site: http://hrss.umn.edu/, login, and click on Click on "Training Registration/History."
All pharmacy students are required to complete a series of training modules including Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) training. This is part of a broader online module entitled "Public Jobs, Private Data" which encompasses aspects of information privacy. Students can complete this training online - please visit www.myu.umn.edu and click on the "MyU Space" link.
How to share with your preceptor: Visit this site: http://hrss.umn.edu/, login, and click on Click on "Training Registration/History."
Background Checks
In accordance with state law, the College of Pharmacy performs criminal background checks on all enrolled students each year. Students who fail the background check may be prevented from curricular activities involving patient contact. Please contact the Minnesota Department of Health for more information on criminal background checks.
How to share with your preceptor: Please save the confirmation you received in the mail from the MN Dept. of Health. If you have lost this form, please contact the Office of Student Services to request a copy to be sent to your preceptor.
In accordance with state law, the College of Pharmacy performs criminal background checks on all enrolled students each year. Students who fail the background check may be prevented from curricular activities involving patient contact. Please contact the Minnesota Department of Health for more information on criminal background checks.
How to share with your preceptor: Please save the confirmation you received in the mail from the MN Dept. of Health. If you have lost this form, please contact the Office of Student Services to request a copy to be sent to your preceptor.
Internships
The state of Minnesota requires students obtain 400 hours of internships (in addition to 4th yr. APPEs) in specific duties before becoming licensed as a pharmacist. Please consult the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy for more information.
The state of Minnesota requires students obtain 400 hours of internships (in addition to 4th yr. APPEs) in specific duties before becoming licensed as a pharmacist. Please consult the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy for more information.