FAQ
Can you explain how flexible colleges can be for flexible lab and clinical hours? What can colleges do?
- This is dependent on the program. Some programs are regulated in which strict laws restrict the flexibility of the program to make an adjustment
- Some accrediting bodies restrict the programs from making these adjustments.
I am wondering what guidance nursing and dental programs can get about how to do labs/clinics?
Nursing:
Board of Registered Nursing
Board of Vocational Nursing
- BVNPT – has been the most flexible
- https://ca-hwi.org/blog/california-board-of-vocational-nursing-and-psychiatric-technician
CDPH – CNA training (JUST IN)
- NATPs and nursing facilities may also apply for waivers of other requirements not specified above, such as alternative ways to conduct clinical training such as simulation or laboratory return demonstration. Requests for specific emergency waivers must be submitted to the Medical and Health Coordination Center via email at CHCQDutyOfficer@cdph.ca.gov using the CDPH 5000A (PDF).
- https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CHCQ/LCP/Pages/AFL-20-40.aspx
Dental:
https://ca-hwi.org/blog/commission-on-dental-accreditation-coda-updated-april-9-2020