Kidde Academy

Kids R Kids and Kiddie Academy

Clinical Clearance Information

Students enrolled in the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Program at GTC must complete clinical hours as required by the State Board of Nursing (BON).

Participation: Participation in clinical experiences is contingent upon receiving satisfactory clearance from the assigned clinical facility. Students may only attend clinical rotations once all facility requirements have been met and approved.

The ADN Program does not establish clinical clearance policies. GTC follows the requirements established by its clinical partners, and all students are responsible for complying with those requirements. Approval or denial of clinical access is determined solely by the clinical facility. These decisions are not made by the ADN Program or by GTC. If a student receives an unsatisfactory background check, fails a drug screen, or does not meet a facility's requirements, the student may be denied access to the clinical site. Because successful completion of clinical hours is required by the Board of Nursing, denial of clinical access may prevent a student from successfully completing the course. Important Students must address any clearance concerns directly with the clinical facility. Please do not discuss or attempt to resolve background check results, drug screen results, or facility clearance decisions with ADN faculty or staff.

Kids R Kids Learning Academy 1850 Atkinson Road NW Lawrenceville, GA 30043*

Kiddie Academy 3200 North Point Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA 30005

Purpose A background check, including fingerprinting, is required before student participation. This requirement is mandated by state regulations. Completion Dates for 2027 Students must complete the background check during one of the following dates: • July 27-July 31, 2027 • August 3-August 7, 2027 Appointments are available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays only from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Deadline: August 5, 2027

What to Bring

• Valid Driver's License or Government-Issued Photo ID

Background Check Process Step 1 Upon arrival, report to the front desk and inform staff that you are present to complete the required background check. Step 2 Present your photo identification. Step 3 The facility will enter your information into their internal system. Step 4 You will receive an email with instructions for completing the background check and fingerprinting process. The screening location may vary. Step 5 Monitor your email closely. You will receive notification when the process has been completed. Please note: Gwinnett Technical College faculty and staff do not receive background check information and cannot provide updates regarding your status. All communications regarding the background check will come directly from Kids R Kids or the designated screening agency. Step 6 Once your background check has been approved, complete the Kids R Kids Completion of Background Check Form and upload all required documentation into ACEMAPP at least two weeks before clinicals begin.

Required Documents • All uploaded documents must be in PDF format. • Complete all assigned ACEMAPP requirements before the stated deadlines. • Failure to complete required documentation may delay or prevent clinical placement.

Kids R Kids Clearance Requirements Students must be marked as Recommended for Clearance and complete the following:

1. Background Check and Fingerprinting • Must be completed through the Kids R Kids process. • Includes fingerprinting. • No cost to the student.
2. Student Identification Badge • Current GTC Student ID Badge required.

Unsatisfactory Results Process Step 1 The student will be notified that there is an unsatisfactory result. Step 2 The student must contact the clinical facility directly to determine the reason for the result and discuss any available next steps. Step 3 The student should notify the college of any next steps provided by the facility, without sharing confidential personal details. Students should keep in mind that successful completion of clinical requirements is necessary to complete the course.

Questions or Concerns Students who are unable to meet the Recommended for Clearance requirements should contact Professor Kristina Glover, Clinical Instructor, for additional guidance regarding available options and next steps.