Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Osteopathic Medicine Program 2025–2026 115 mix of psychoeducation, hands-on coping tools, and self-guided help for the NSU community. It can be accessed through a web-based browser or through the TAO app, and is set up like a streaming service (e.g., Netflix, Hulu), making it easy to browse and search for available content. Students can easily see topics that are trending, such as overcoming perfectionism, coping with anxiety, or deep breathing. Students must use their NSU email to utilize this service, which is available 24/7. Students can be set up through our counseling center or utilize the site anonymously to protect their confidentiality. The goals of TAO are to increase access to mental health treatment and support and provide evidencebased resources to our students. Please note, TAO is not intended to replace traditional counseling services, but rather enhance and supplement the services provided. Additional information can be found at taoconnect.org. 5. Incidents of Exposure to Contagious Diseases Students exposed to contagious diseases during the course of their training should seek immediate medical care at either the nearest emergency room*, the KPCOM Student Medical Center, or one of the Evara Health sites in Pinellas County, whichever is most readily available. In addition to seeking medical care, the student should notify the Office of Preclinical Education or the Office of Clinical Education, as appropriate based on their year of training, of the incident within 48 hours. Students are to follow the NSU Postexposure Policies and Procedures that are found at nova.edu/risk /policies/post_exposure.html. Also found on the web link are the hotline for the “National Clinician’s Post-Exposure Prophylaxis at 888-448-4911,” the “Helpful Links” to the Centers for Disease Control Hepatitis Site, and the U.S. Public Health Service Guidelines for the Management of Occupational Exposures. *NSU is not responsible for any medical fees incurred for emergency room visits; student health insurance is required. If students have private health insurance, it should be reviewed for benefit coverage of exposure incidents prior to matriculation into clinical rotation years. 6. Anatomy Lab Personal Protective Equipment Prior to entering an anatomy cadaver lab, students must be properly attired with personal protective equipment (PPE) and must follow the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), including successful completion of any required training modules for that lab. C. Background Investigation and Screening 1. Prior to Matriculation Students entering the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Program are required to submit to Level 1 and Level 2 background screenings prior to the deadlines set by the KPCOM Office of Student Affairs. Failure to meet these requirements by the deadlines may result in forfeiture of the seat with KPCOM. Incoming students must go to the designated website to fill out their background screening form. Students are required to enter their NSU email address.
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