Dix 2 year - Fall 2010

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Anyone starting the Simmons 2 year program this fall? I was recently accepted and have not received my info yet, just curious if anyone has info on orientation and what we need supply wise (steth, scrubs etc) to start the year? Thanks!

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Summer orientation was held on June 23rd for Dix Scholars where we registered for classes and received the information/paperwork for uniforms/steth/clinical placements/health clearance/etc. There is a Fall Orientation for all students Sunday August 29-Wednesday Sept 1 but I'm not sure that there will be the opportunity to do all of this at that time. I'd contact your advisor or anyone that would be able to get you registered and send you the paperwork you need.

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Thanks for your reply! I am hoping all that paperwork comes in the packet I am expecting this week. Are there clinicals the first semester? Do we need to take CPR before school starts? This is so last minute I am worried about getting everything done in time.

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there are no clinicals first semester, they start spring semester because we need to complete the health assessment course before we can start clinicals .... we need to show proof of being CPR certified, have a background check, a CORI check, complete the health clearance form with history and immunizations, hmm and I think that's it ... I think the deadline is August 30th .... we got a big envelope with all of this information, including information about uniforms ... once you get it you will know everything you need to do, I'd try to get that ASAP!

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The CPR is what I was worried about. I'm certified through work but I heard there is another one for health care providers that I'm guessing is more in depth. Hopefully I get that packet this week. Thanks so much for all the info!

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You need to take BLS for Healthcare Providers through AHA or CPR for Professional Rescuers through American Red Cross

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Thanks! I finally got some info so I checked out both CPRboston.org and the Red Cross. The Red Cross course is 4 hours longer and $60 more so I don't know why anyone would take that one. Luckily things are starting to move along. Now I just need financial aid to send me that stuff sooner rather than later!

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