Students must meet several requirements before beginning rotations.
Because requirements are subject to change, you may wish to check this section frequently.
Required Immunizations
Detailed information about immunization requirements can be found on the Campus Health webpage. Students must keep their immunizations, health insurance, trainings, and certificates updated throughout pharmacy school.
Health Insurance
Students are required to have health insurance while on rotations.
The College of Pharmacy does not provide health insurance coverage should the student become sick or injured while at a rotation site.
Pharmacy Intern License
Each student must be a registered pharmacy intern and must comply with Arizona Pharmacy Rules and Statutes.
Students completing rotations out of state must obtain required registration in that state and comply with intern regulations of that state.
Students must have their intern license with them when reporting to a rotation site.
Fingerprint Clearance Cards
Students are required to obtain and maintain a valid fingerprint clearance card.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Training
All students must have CPR certification in accordance with the curriculum of the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers.
HIPAA Training
All students must have certification regarding application of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. Training is available to UA students through UAccess Learning.
Bloodborne Pathogens Safety Training
Students must observe infectious disease prevention policies of the rotation site as well as Universal Precautions to prevent contact with blood and other potentially infectious materials.
Prior to rotations, students must complete Blood Borne Pathogen Safety training that is made available to UA students through UAccess Learning.
Site Specific Requirements
Students should be aware that some rotation facilities require additional background checks and/or urine drug screening. Unless these are paid for by the rotation facility, students will bear the expense of such screening. Neither the University of Arizona nor the College of Pharmacy pays or reimburses the expenses related to background checks, drug screening or fingerprint clearance.
Should a criminal background check be required, a variety of sources are available. Students should check with the institution requiring the background check before choosing a vendor.
Malpractice Insurance
The College of Pharmacy is enrolled in a malpractice insurance policy that covers students during their participation in the experiential program. This policy only covers the student for professional liability as a pharmacy intern while doing activities/rotations assigned by the College of Pharmacy.
If the student is involved in activities beyond the scope of pharmacy practice and his or her level of training, he or she will not be covered by this policy. This policy does not cover students performing intern activities outside the College of Pharmacy experiential program.
Affiliation Agreement
There must be an affiliation agreement between the UA and the rotation site to take pharmacy students. This document provides the legal framework to establish the facility as a rotation site for students to earn intern hours and academic credit. At each contracted rotation site, there must be an appointed preceptor through which rotation activities are coordinated.