2021 - 2022 COM Student Handbook

Health Professions Division 2021–2022 90 Student Assistance Program As a condition of enrollment in the Health Professions Division of Nova Southeastern University, all students agree to abide by university standards concerning: 1) Drug-Free Schools and Campuses and 2) Drug Policy. The objective of the Student Assistance Program is to assist students in need of substance abuse services to: 1) protect the public welfare and 2) encourage those students to pursue a life of recovery so that they may regain and maintain physical and psychological health, as well as academic success within the HPD. Any student enrolled in HPD in need of substance abuse services is encouraged to voluntarily seek such assistance, with his or her respective college’s Office of Student Affairs or directly with the Student Assistance Program Office. The Student Assistance Program is a nondisciplinary student resource. However, in cases of suspected substance abuse, intoxication, influence or impairment, a student may be referred by his or her college to the Student Assistance Program for testing and assessment. This investigation may include drug/ alcohol screen(s), or, assessment, evaluation, and/or treatment for substance abuse-related issues. All drug screen(s), assessment(s), evaluation(s), and/or treatment for substance abuse-related issues will be provided by an independent licensed health care provider(s) authorized by the Student Assistance Program. All students agree to abide by Student Assistance Program instruction and recommendation(s) as a condition of enrollment at NSU. A student referred to the Student Assistance Program shall sign an authorization and consent for release of information, including an authorization for the release of a student’s medical records so that the Student Assistance Program Office and authorized representatives of the applicable college may monitor the student’s performance and compliance with the conditions of the Student Assistance Program. Any failure to comply with the conditions of the Student Assistance Program, or failure to comply with any recommendation of an independent, licensed health care provider authorized by the Student Assistance Program, may result in dismissal from the respective college. Any student referred to the Student Assistance Program may have his or her clinical rotations or other clinical assignments suspended or rescheduled at sites that will allow the student to be more appropriately monitored during the course of participation in the Student Assistance Program. The student may also be asked to take a medical leave of absence from NSU while participating in the Student Assistance Program. Any act of inappropriate behavior or violation of student handbook policy by a student participating in the Student Assistance Program may be considered grounds for discipline and may result in dismissal from the respective college. A faculty member who observes a student with symptoms suggestive of intoxication, substance influence, and/or impairment may report the matter to the dean or authorized representative of his or her respective college. The Student Assistance Program is independent from the disciplinary process for each respective HPD college. Student Assistance Program procedures: 1. Any student who has received a DUI or any type of citation due to substance abuse (alcohol, drugs, etc.) must notify the Student Assistance Program Office at sap@nova.edu immediately. Rotation site eligibility may be affected. 2. A student referred to the Student Assistance Program Office will be referred to Henderson Behavioral Health for an evaluation/assessment and testing.