CERRITOS COLLEGE NURSING ORIENTATION - CASTLEBRANCH / HEALTH DOCS

HEALTH REQ. / CPR CERT. / LA FIRE CARD / BACKGROUND CHECK

CASTLEBRANCH:

https://www.castlebranch.com/online_submission/package_code.php

The secure health tracking company that the nursing program utilizes to complete the Background Check process.

Utilize the nursing program's "SCHOOL CODE", set up a CB account, and complete your Background Check.

SCHOOL CODE: CP82bg

Cost: $43.75 + $2.99 service fee = $46.74

This needs to be done ASAP. ☑️

BACKGROUND CHECKS WILL BE CHECKED BY AUGUST 1st. ☑️ for Fall 2025

NOVEMBER 24th, 2025 for Sp2026.

BRN ENFORCEMENT

CLEAN UP SOCIAL MEDIA

DO NOT GET INTO TROUBLE IN THE NEXT TWO YEARS

CPR CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED by AUGUST 1st / NOVEMBER 24th, 2025

CPR for the HEALTHCARE PROVIDER!!!

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION approved!!! (not just American Red Cross)

BLS Provider (CPR/AED for Healthcare): American Heart Association BLS Provider is an Instructor-led class and teaches both single-rescuer and team basic life support skills for application in both prehospital and in-facility environments, with a focus on High-Quality CPR and team dynamics. Teaches first aide, CPR, and AED. Hands on instruction LIVE required.

Course usually is ~ 3-4hours.

Approximate Cost: $75 (2 year certification)

PHYSICAL EXAM REQUIREMENTS:

1) USE THE INITIAL NURSING PROGRAM PHYSICAL FORM

(Correct version - ed2025)

2) TITERS (MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B) - Boosters?

3) TB Test (2-step)

4) TDAP vaccine (every ten years)

5) Flu Vaccine

6) COVID vaccine + Boosters

7) Urine Drug Screen - *must be done at Student Health Services on campus (no marijuana and no alcohol)

8) Pregnancy Considerations