As a NAU student in an education or psychology program leading to licensure, you are required to complete and electronically sign the Student Responsibility Statement for field/clinical placements. The Student Responsibility Statement form only needs to be completed once, but applies to ALL practicum, student teaching, and/or internship placements that you complete while enrolled in a NAU education or psychology program leading to licensure. By reviewing and signing, you acknowledge certain duties and responsibilities while participating in field/clinical experiences.

The Student Responsibility Statement consists of the following duties and responsibilities that you will need to agree to prior to participating in field/clinical experiences:

1. The Student will complete and be responsible for the cost of providing all health forms, health insurance, testing, and certificates requested by the Facility.
2. The Student will comply with all applicable policies, procedures, and rules of the Facility.
3. The Student will participate in orientation, required mandatory education, and skill training as required by the Facility.
4. The Student will demonstrate professional behavior appropriate to the environment, including adhering to the Facility’s established dress code and maintaining high standards at all times.
5. The Student will follow the policies, rules, and regulations of the Facility, including those regarding confidentiality of information.
6. The Student’s conduct at all times, both at the Facility and outside normal business hours, will be in a personally and professionally ethical manner.
7. The Student will make appropriate arrangements for transportation and housing, if necessary, and be responsible for all travel and living expenses incurred in relation to the educational experience.
8. The Student agrees that the University may share information received from a Student’s Criminal Background Check and Drug Testing with the Facility, if applicable.
9. The Student will conform to the work schedule of the Facility and make up time and work missed during unavoidable illnesses, in consultation with Facility supervisor, the Student’s University placement coordinator and/or instructor.
10. The Student will obtain prior written approval from University and the Facility before publishing or presenting any material relating to the educational experience outside the normal educational settings of the University.

Students will receive an email to complete the Student Responsibility Statement early in the semester. If you have any questions, contact PEP Administration.