TB Tests - TB sample clearance 1, TB sample clearance 2

The test can be administered by your doctor or Student Health Services, Wayne Hall, 2nd floor on specified dates or by appointment – check with Student Health Services, (610) 436–2509, for that information. Cost: $30 with RAMeCard or Check.

TB Testing can also be obtained at The Occupational Health Center, 915 Old Fern Hill Road, Building A, Suite 3, West Chester, PA 19380, (610) 738–2450, no appointment necessary. Minimum 30 minute wait.  Hours: 7:30 – 5:00. Cost: $21 cash or check. No testing on Thursdays. Many drug store clinics will also administer the test.

You can use the attached form to report the results of your TB test or a letter from your doctor including the date the test was read and the test results. Note your immunization record is not acceptable as proof of the test.

Note: Some school districts hosting early field students and student teachers want to see a TB Report issued within the year they begin their school district assignment.  School district requirements take precedence over University policy.  Never retest until one year after the "date read" of previous TB reports.

PA Criminal Record Check sample clearance

PA Criminal Record Check This clearance is mandatory for all field experience students and student teachers.  This clearance is good for ONE YEAR from the date of issue. Cost is $10. This clearance can easily be completed online at https://epatch.state.pa.us/ and paid with a credit card. Make sure you print the certificate and not just the receipt! You also can apply by mailing the form found at: : http://www.dpw.state.pa.us/Resources/Documents/Pdf/FillInForms/statepolice-bkgd.pdf

Students must maintain current documents and renew clearances before they expire!

Child Abuse sample clearance

Child Abuse This clearance is mandatory for all field experience students and student teachers.  This clearance is good for ONE YEAR from the date of issue.  NOTE: The processing time for this clearance can be up to 6 weeks. Cost is a $10 money order payable to Department of Public Welfare. Clearance requests and money order must be mailed to the Department of Public Welfare. MAKE A COPY of your money order and request form. The request form can be found at: http://www.dpw.state.pa.us/Resources/Documents/Pdf/FillInForms/DPWchildabuse.pdf You may call
717-783-6211, to check on your application. The office is open 9-11 a.m. and 1-4 p.m..

FBI Fingerprinting sample clearance

FBI Fingerprinting Background Check (Fingerprinting must be completed in PA) Before visiting one of the PA fingerprinting sites, register online here using debit/credit card or by phone, payment accepted at site using a money order or cashiers check payable to "Cogent Systems."   Your registration must be completed through Cogent System's PDE registration page and your resulting registration number MUST begin with "PAE."  The fee for the fingerprinting service is $28.75.This includes an unofficial copy of the results automatically mailed to each applicant. It is this copy that you bring to the scanning station. If you don't receive the report within 3 weeks after getting your fingerprints, call, 717-783-6211, to check on your application. They will not send the report after 30 days. The office is open 9-11 a.m. and 1-4 p.m.