16. Informed Consent

Classroom and laboratory experiences

Students in the PA Program are informed of potential risks involved with participation in classroom and laboratory activities via the “Consent Form for Classroom and Laboratory Experiences” (see Appendix B). This form is given to students at the start of the Program and should be signed by the student and their faculty advisor. Students are expected to remain cognizant of potential risks to their health and safety as they progress through the program and to take responsibility for preventing harm to themselves and others.

 

If students feel there are circumstances that may increase their personal risk, they must notify course faculty in advance so that preventive or adaptive measures can be taken. For specific information on potential environmental/infectious disease exposures that may occur during training, see Section 27.3.2 below.