Step 2: Clinical Requirements are due by AUGUST 1ST, unless otherwise stated.

Plan now.  Focus on your TB Blood Test, Physical and your AHA BLS CPR Certification.  Make your appointments now! Begin compiling your requirements now.  

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REQUIREMENTS TO BE COMPLETED

1. Proof of Board of Nursing (BON) Eligibility – A copy of your Texas Board of Nursing clearance blue card (front and back) OR your eligibility letter should have already been uploaded to the TBON Clearance Submission Form. If you have not completed this step, please do so immediately.
2. Tb Blood Test results will be submitted to COMPLIO.  QFT or T SPOT blood test within 90 days of the start of the clinical semester which will be repeated annually at the direction of your department. Tb skin tests are NOT acceptable.  NEW Tb Blood Testing Requirement Instructions.
3. All incoming Level 1 students must get a Physical Exam and record the results on the Health Data form (this form must be filled out and signed by a physician, physician’s assistant, or nurse practitioner and will need to be uploaded to your COMPLIO account)
4. TB Questionnaire Form
5. Upload your proof of Health Insurance  – upload here: https://austincc.tfaforms.net/wfnL3MY – Proof of health insurance for all health sciences students, consistent with the requirements of our clinical education partners, is required to be uploaded each semester by the posted deadline. With the increasing risks of providing patient care, it is necessary for you to be protected. This coverage is in addition to the accident insurance provided by the College. Proof of insurance must be uploaded each semester.
   • Students must keep the policy current and notify the program if changes occur. Failure to do so will result in removal from the clinical site and withdrawal from the program because students will not be able to meet their learning objectives.
   • Submit a copy (front and back) of your health insurance card. Coverage must cover the entire semester. If your insurance card does not show your name, you must also submit a copy of verification of eligibility from the insurance carrier showing you are covered under that policy.
   • Visit the ACC Health Sciences Health Insurance Information Page for more information.
6. AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION BLS or ACLS Healthcare Provider CPR Certification ONLY – You must be certified by the American Heart Association [AHA] Basic Life Support [BLS] or Advanced Cardiac Life Support [ACLS] for Healthcare Providers only.
   • Upload your AHA BLS CPR card here:  https://austincc.tfaforms.net/wfdXWkL
   • If your CPR card expires before December 15, 2026, you must get re-certified (re-do your CPR) prior to your paperwork submission deadline.
   • Please refer to the CPR Certification – Student Resources page for a list of approved sites for certification.
7. HIPAA Confidentiality and Security Agreement Form
8. HIPAA Post Test – https://austincc.tfaforms.net/wfZYng4 – save a copy of your confirmation email
9. St. David’s Healthcare – Student Orientation Manual Attestation Form
10. St. David’s Healthcare – Mandatory Orientation Module and Post Test – save a copy of your confirmation email
11. St. David’s Healthcare – Statement of Responsibility
12. St. David’s Healthcare – Confidentiality & Security Agreement
13. St. David’s Healthcare – ICARE My Commitment to Our Values Form
14. St. David’s Healthcare – Substance Use in the Workplace Acknowledgment
15. St. David’s Healthcare – USP <800>: Safe Handling of Hazardous Drugs Module and Post Test– save a copy of your confirmation email
16. St. David’s Healthcare – Bridging the Gap Modules (Complete Modules 1-4 only)
17. Ascension Pre-placement Requirement Modules Attestation Email
18. Student Reference Request, FERPA Release, and Release of Liability
19. Fall 2026 Professional Nursing Student Handbook – FALL 2026 COMING LATER THIS SUMMER
20. Level 1 ATI Resource Fee Payment Receipt – BEGINNING FALL 2026 students will pay for this fee directly through the vendor’s website.  INSTRUCTIONS COMING SOON!
21. Flu Vaccine – DO NOT UPLOAD ANYTHING FOR THIS REQUIREMENT YET – more information will be sent out after the semester begins about the 2026-2027 Flu Vaccine season requirement.

N95 FIT TESTING AND RMEQ/OSHA FORM REQUIREMENTS:

Onsite fit testing will take place at our Eastview and Round Rock Campuses the last two weeks of July. 

• Instructions to schedule your fit test will be emailed to student Gmail accounts.
• Our clinical partners require that all students who participate in clinical are required to complete an N95 fit test and an OSHA/RMEQ Questionnaire. This test is paid for by the college.
• After your fit test appointment, you will receive a copy of your fit test results and a pdf copy of your completed OSHA/RMEQ questionnaire.  Submit a copy of the fit test results and the RMEQ questionnaire.
• PLEASE NOTE:  All students must be fit tested by the ACC authorized vendor.  We cannot accept fit testing results from students’ employers.
• Please direct all questions about your fit testing requirement to your Cohort Administrator.

FINAL SUBMISSION INFORMATION:

• Please be patient, this is a lengthy process.
• All documents are manually reviewed and verified by your Cohort Administrator.
• Watch your ACC Gmail accounts for emails regarding any items that need attention.

All Nursing students are required to comply with set uniform and instruction materials for both classroom, clinical and lab. Students will be required to purchase the following.