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Agreement for Cooperation in a Clinical Experience Program
2013-2016 Academic Years j
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This contract made and entered into by and between the Board of Regents!of the University of
Idaho ("University") and the Bonneville Joint School District No. 93 ("Site").
WTTNESSETH: That the University and the Site, hereby agree j ointly: I
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1. To cooperate in the development of a clinical experience program at thfe Site, subject to the
provisions below; ]
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2. That the University will select and assign the students in the Athletic Training Program to
participate in the clinical education opportunity provided for in this agreement. In assigning
the students, the University will select students who meet the following criteria:
2.1: Is a student in good standing in the Master's of Science in Athletic
Training Program and have successfully completed at least: Clinical
Anatomy I (lower half of body), Care and Prevention of Injuries and
Illnesses, Evaluation and Diagnosis I (lower half <Jf body), Therapeutic
modalities I (physical agents except electrical stimulation), & Principles
of Rehabilitation (physiology and theories of rehabilitation)
2.2: Develops and obtains approval of goals and objectives to be achieved
during the clinical education experience. ;
2.3: Has a professional demeanor and appropriate appearance to work in a
professional setting, and has a positive professional image including
punctuality and reliability. !
2.4: Maintains confidentiality of medical and personal information gained
concerning patients in the workplace setting in cojdjipliance with HIPPA
laws; and j
2,5: Keeps daily logs of experiences including sports coverage, clinical
education experience hours, and examples of accomplishments achieved
at the Site. !
3. That the University and Site will consult, and mutually agree, to a detailed written plan for
the clinical education opportunity. Any changes to the plan must be communicated and
mutually agreed upon in writing by the University and the Site. In the event the University
and the Site are unable to reach an agreement on the details of the plan^this agreement will
automatically and immediately terminate the relationship between the IjJniversity and the Site.
3.1: Based upon the Plan, University will finalize all derails concerning
athletic training student assignments prior to the beginning date of each
clinical rotation. University will provide information to the Site
regarding any previous clinical experience of assigned students.
3.2: University will maintain open communication witb[ the Site during the
student's clinical education experience, The Site wjill be open to direct or
indirect CAATE (national AT accrediting agency) Visits during the
CAATE Site Visit Process. University will also communicate
throughout the course of the clinical rotation with Jj>ite to assess student
progress. j
3.3: Parties agree that in all circumstances Site is responsible for the care and
well being of its patients. |
4. That the Site reserves the right to determine the number of athletic trailing students selected
for placement at the Site during any term;
5. That the Site will be responsible for selecting the Preceptors and for tite daily supervision of
the student: ;
5.1: The Preceptor will be trained by the University of Idaho in accordance
with the CAATE accrediting standards, in line wit$ "best practice"
5.2: The Preceptor, if a certified athletic trainer, will provide the University
with the following information prior to supervising any student: current
BOC certification number and NAT A membership! number.
5.3: The Preceptor will provide a supervised clinical education experience
based on the approved Plan. The Preceptor will prpvide opportunities
that contribute to the development of the didactic and clinical skills of
the athletic training student. The Preceptor will not place students into the
position of making decisions or performing duties that should be carried
out by a licensed health care professional To the ea tent required, Site
will provide any uniforms, identification, and supplies.
5.4: Site must have a blood borne pathogens exposure plan. Additionally, site
must have a posted Emergency Action Plan. All policies and procedures
must be made available to the student for the clinical education
experience. j
5.5: The Preceptor will evaluate student progress and share this information
with the student and the University. University will provide a written
evaluation form to the Preceptor at the beginning qf the clinical
experience. Final evaluation will be discussed wit(i the student at the end
of the clinical rotation and signed by both student *nd Preceptor. The
evaluation will be sent to the University arid placed in the student's file.
Based, in part, on the evaluation, University will provide the final grade
for the clinical experience; to the extent grades are assigned.
5.6: In the event of student injury or illness, Site shall piroyide emergency
care to student and notify the University as soon a£ possible. Student is
financially responsible for all associated costs for such care.
5.7: Subject to availability, the Preceptor may be contacted by the University
to serve as a guest speaker. This may be in the form of speaking at a
workshop, classroom setting, or in weekly education meetings and may
occur 1 -2 times per academic year. j
5.8: Site retains the right to terminate the assignment of"any student the Site
determines in its discretion is unable and/or unwilljng to meet the
requirements of the clinician(s) and/or the clinical Opportunity and/or is
failing to follow the Site's rules and regulations, j
5.9: Site shall comply with all applicable laws, Site understands the
University may provide to Site certain student "education records," as
defined in the Family Education Rights Act (FERPlA). The parties
acknowledge the experience provided by Site is an; educational
experience, and that, to the extent educational recoMs are provided to
Site, there is a legitimate educational interest in disclosing the
educational records. Site agrees that with respect t0 acts taken in relation
to any educational records, such acts shall be subjejct to direction by
University. Site agrees that it is subject to, and shatll comply fully, with
FERPA, including but not limited to all confidentiality and re-disclosure
requirements. Site acknowledges that any records (directly related to a
student that it maintains or receives are education Records, including any
new student records Site may create. I
6. That the University will assign a college faculty member, the Coordinatpr of Clinical
Education, or other approved professional to serve as the instructor of record for the clinical
education experience; such person will be responsible for coordinating Cervices of the
University including the orienting and advising of Preceptors for the AJthletic Training
Program. !
7. That University athletic training students are expected to comply withj all rules and
regulations of the Site while serving at the Site, !i
8. That the University of Idaho represents and warrants that the university! is protected against
claims based upon the negligent conduct of students and faculty while jparticipating in the
program established hereunder on the Site's premises. This protection is provided through a
self-funded liability program administered by the State of Idaho Office! of Insurance
Management. Limits of liability are $500,000. Combined Single Limits, which amount is the
university* s limit of liability under the Idaho Tort Claims Act. i
The Site represents and warrants that the Site and its directors, employees, and agents are
protected against claims based upon the negligent conduct of Site employees while
participating in the program established hereunder on the Sites premise|s. This protection is
provided by liability insurance of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrerice and not less than
$3,000,000 aggregate. Prior to any students' participation in the clinical education program
established hereunder the Site will provide the University with a certificate of insurance
confirming coverage in not less than the above stated amount. |
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9. That, Subject to the limits of liability specified in Idaho Code 6-901 through 6-929, known as
the Idaho Tort Claims Act, the University shall indemnify and hold Sit^ its agents and
assigns, harmless from and/or against any and all claims, damages, andj liabilities (including
reasonable attorney's fees) that may be suffered or incurred and that ari£e as a direct result of
and which are caused by the University's possession, operations or performance under this
indemnification agreement. j
This indemnification does not apply when such claims, damages, and liabilities are the result
of negligent acts, errors, omissions or fault on the part of Site, its agents or assigns—
including conditions of Site's premises, or when the claim or suit is made against Site by the
University, the State of Idaho, or any of its agencies. j
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Site shall promptly notify the University of Idaho, Attn: Risk Management Officer, 875
Perimeter Drive MS 3162, Moscow, Idaho, 83844-3162, of any such claim of which it has
knowledge and shall cooperate fully with the University or its representatives in the defense
of the same. j
10. That, Subject to the limits of liability specified in Idaho Code 6-901 thijough 6-929, known as
the Idaho Tort Claims Act, the site shall indemnify and hold University^ its agents and
assigns, harmless from and/or against any and all claims, damages, and j liabilities (including
reasonable attorney's fees) that may be suffered or incurred and that ari^e as a direct result of
and which are caused by the Site's possession, operations or performance under this
indemnification agreement. j
This indemnification does not apply when such claims, damages, and liabilities are the result
of negligent acts, errors, omissions or fault on the part of University, iis agents or assigns—
including conditions of University's premises, or when the claim or sujit is made against
University by the Site, \. Nothing contained in this agreement shall be construed as creating a joifrt venture,
partnership, or agency relationship between the parties and/or the studejrts. The students
participating in the clinical opportunity pursuant to this Agreement shall be engaged in an
educational experience and shall not be deemed in any manner as employees or agents of the
Site ir the University. Further, the students shall not have any third pajrty beneficiary rights
arising out of the terms and conditions of this agreement. j
12. That he Athletic Training Program's Clinical Education Experiences shall be evaluated each
year inder the direction of the official representative of the Site and th£ Director of Clinical
Expe riences of the University; j
13. That 1 he Site agrees that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, fccjlor, religion, sex, age,
hatib lal origin, or handicap. I
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14. The athletic training student is responsible for carrying their own liability insurance with
limit satisfactory to the Site* [
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15. That j my legal proceeding instituted between the parties shall be in the ppurts of the county of
Latat, state of Idaho, and each of the parties agrees to submit to the jurisdiction of such
court ». It is further agreed that this Agreement shall be governed by thfe laws of the state of
Tdahcj as an Agreement to be performed within the state of Idaho.
The parties have caused this agreement to jbe executed as
ly their respective governing boards. 1
IN WITNESS WHEREOF
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Bonneville Joint School District No. 93
Idaho Falls, Idaho 83401
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Annette Winchester^
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:nig Vandenboom
University of Idaho, Moscog^ftfaho
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The University of Idaho does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age,
disability, jor status as a Vietnam-era veteran, as each of these bases is defined by Ijaw, in employment o£ in
admissionlto, or the operation of its educational programs and activities, as proscrijbed by titles VI and VII
of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Executive Order 11246 as
amended, pie Rehabilitation Acts of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of
1974, the Age of Discrimination Acts of 1974 and 1975, and other federal and static laws and regulations.
Inquiries concerning the application of these laws and regulations to the University may be directed to the
University's Affirmative Action Office or to the director, Office for Civil Rights, IJJ.S. Department of
Health, Education, and Welfare, Wfishington, D.C, 20201. j