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Healthcare Education : Other Student Information
Fingerprint Clearance Card Information
All students enrolled in any of the Allied Health or Nursing programs at the Maricopa Community Colleges must have a Fingerprint Clearance Card to continue in their program courses. Fingerprint clearance is required to work and care for children, the elderly and any vulnerable adult. Our contracts with clinical agencies are including this fingerprint requirement. All students must complete this requirement in order to attend any of the health programs.
Step by Step Guide for obtaining your fingerprint clearance card:
- Obtain a fingerprint application packet from your college advisor or from the Arizona Department of Public Safety (602.223.2279)
- Schedule your fingerprinting to be conducted by one of the participating agencies
- Submit your completed application to obtain your fingerpring clearance card per the directions on the DPS packet
*Please refer to FAQ's listed below for further details
Other Information:
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If you are unable to receive the fingerprint clearance
card, you will not be able to enroll/continue in the allied health
courses. |
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Proof of fingerprint clearance from the FBI generally
takes 4-6 weeks, and may take up to 8 weeks. At that time, you will
receive a 'drivers license' size Fingerprint Clearance Card. |
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The fingerprint clearance card is valid for six years.
The card cannot expire before you graduate and a copy must be provided
to your Program Director for their records. |
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You will need to provide proper identification in order
to be fingerprinted. Acceptable forms of identification include: Drivers
license, State issued ID card, Passport, or Resident Alien card. (School
ID is not acceptable). |
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The fingerprint clearance card required for all health
programs at the Maricopa Community Colleges will not meet the requirements
for certification or licensure through the Arizona State Board of
Nursing and may not meet the requirements of other professional organizations. Contact the appropriate health professions licensing board for details. |
For specific questions regarding Fingerprint Clearance Card eligibility,
please contact the Arizona Department of Public Safety at 602.223.2279
or visit their website at http://www.dps.state.az.us/reports/fingerprint/default.asp
FAQ's (back to top)
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How can I obtain an application package? The application
package for either an initial or renewal Fingerprint Clearance Card
is the same. |
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You may obtain an application package directly from
DPS by either calling (602) 223-2279 or faxing your request to (602)
223-2947 |
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How long will it take to obtain my Fingerprint Clearance
Card? |
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For persons who have no state or federal criminal record,
processing time is approximately four to six weeks from the date
the department receives a completed application package. For those
persons who have either a state or federal criminal record, processing
time may take up to eight weeks. |
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Does the Department of Public Safety fingerprint applicants
for a Fingerprint Clearance Card? |
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No. An applicant can contact their local law enforcement
agency to find out if they take applicant fingerprints or they may
contact a private fingerprinting service (refer to the list of participating
agencies provided on this website link) |
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What will my fingerprints be used for? |
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Your fingerprints will be used to obtain both a state
and federal criminal records check. |
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What is the fee to obtain a Fingerprint Clearance Card? |
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The current fee is $65.00 for a person working as a
volunteer with minors, the elderly or the disabled. The fee for all
others is $69.00. Maricopa Community College students should submit
their application as a volunteer. |
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What forms of payments are accepted? |
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The department may only accept Cashier's Checks, Money
Orders or a check drawn on a licensed business account and made payable
to the Department of Public Safety. State agencies may also elect
to submit a State Companion Action Transfer form. |
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I lost my Fingerprint Clearance Card. How can I obtain
a replacement? |
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An application for a replacement card may be obtained
by calling (602) 223-2279 or faxing your request to (602) 223-2947.
A $5.00 fee will be charged per replacement card. |
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Where can I find out what would preclude me from obtaining a clearance card? |
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Precluding offenses may be found in A.R.S.41-1758.03, subsections B and C . |
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Need help filling out your clearance card or application? See the samples below.
Fingerprint Card Sample
Fingerprint Application Sample
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