College of Dental Medicine (CDM)—Predoctoral Program 2024–2025 125 G. Notification Regarding a Student’s Extended Absence or Dismissal from the CDM When events occur whereby a student will be absent from the CDM, including, but not limited to, repeat of year, dismissal, extension of program length, suspension, leave of absence, or withdrawal, to effectuate the absence, it may be necessary for CDM personnel to notify other CDM and university personnel of, and/or share information related to, the absence. All CDM and university personnel will treat the information with respect for the student’s right to privacy in accordance with FERPA and in consideration of the sensitive nature of such information. Predoctoral Preclinical and Clinical Education A predoctoral student enrolled at NSU’s CDM is not a licensed dentist and, therefore, is legally and ethically not permitted to independently practice dentistry. A student may be involved in the care of a patient, but only under the direct supervision of a clinical faculty member. The attending dentist is responsible for the dental care of the patient and for countersigning all orders, progress notes, and chart notations written by the student. A student may not administer therapy or medication, unless under the direct supervision of a clinical faculty member. To be eligible for clinical assignments, students must have successfully completed and passed all preparatory courses, including, but not limited to, certification in Basic Life Support and instruction in Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements for bloodborne disease precautions, infectious waste disposal, and standard precautions. Students must have health insurance. Furthermore, students must have received all required immunizations and related testing. Documentation of this information must be on file with the college’s Office of Student Services prior to entering clinical training. Students are required to adhere to all policies found in the NSU CDM Clinic Policy Manual. The Manual can be found in axiUm and SharkLink, by way of the student’s login to these programs. Breach of the NSU CDM Clinic Policy Manual policies may result in disciplinary actions described in this handbook, up to and including dismissal. A. Responsibilities and Duties Students in preclinical and clinical training will be responsible at all times to their clinical supervising faculty members and the director of clinics. In addition, all students will be expected to comply with the general rules and dental ethics established by the American Dental Association and NSU’s CDM. A professional demeanor is essential at all times. Students should communicate any problems or difficulties related to their clinical training to their supervising faculty members and/or the director of clinics.
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