Why is a criminal background check required for externships?
Medical facilities do not typically hire personnel who have felonies or gross misdemeanors in their background. As a result, a student may not be able to be placed in an externship. For students who wish to focus their education in the healthcare field, researching hiring requirements with local healthcare facilities is recommended. The following is a list of felonies and gross misdemeanors that may disqualify students from a career in the healthcare field.