Background Check Information for Medical Laboratory and Radiation Sciences

Based on recent legislation in Arkansas, students will be required to complete a background check AFTER they receive conditional admission into the program.

VERIFIED CREDENTIALS

Arkansas State University’s College of Nursing and Health Professions works with Verified Credentials, Inc. to establish an acceptable screening procedure. The costs of the background checks are between $50 and $100.

Background Checks for Students Newly Admitted into the CLS Program

Students who are conditionally admitted into the program must submit an initial background check to complete their admission requirements into the program.

Please follow this link: https://scholar.verifiedcredentials.com/arkansasstate 

The code that must be entered is CCMMJ-26642

Background Checks for Current Students for Clinical Rotations

All students must submit a background check to remain eligible to participate in the clinical experience.

After Completion

Upon completion, the results of the background screening will be sent to you via email that will apprise you of the findings as well as your final score of:

• Red: Convictions or Discrepancy Found

• Yellow: Possible Discrepancy Found

• Green: No Convictions or Discrepancies Found

If any information is found that would negatively affect your eligibility for clinical placement in the program, you will be given an opportunity to challenge the information through the Adverse Action process associated with Verified Credentials. The clinical site will receive the information concerning any reports that are yellow or red and will determine your eligibility to participate in the clinical experience based on their criteria.