Mandatory AHCA Level 2 Background Screening Requirements

Required for All EKG Technician & Telemetry Learners

To begin a career in any Florida healthcare setting, including hospitals, clinics, long‑term care facilities, and diagnostic centers, all learners must complete aFlorida AHCA Level 2 Background Screening. This is a state‑mandated requirement, not an Oluwadoyinsolami Academy policy.

All learners enrolled in the EKG Technician or Telemetry program attest that they:

·       Will complete their Level 2 Background Screening no later than Week 3 of class

·       Pass the screening with no disqualifying offenses

·       Understand that failure to pass the screening prevents healthcare employment

This requirement is mandated under Florida Statutes §408.809 and §435.04.

What a Level 2 Background Screening Checks

A Level 2 screening includes:

·       FBI fingerprinting

·       Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) check

·       National criminal history check

·       Search of abuse, neglect, and exploitation registries

This screening determines whether a learner is legally eligible to work in a healthcare environment.

Disqualifying Offenses (Florida Statutes §435.04 & §408.809)

Florida law prohibits healthcare employers from hiring individuals with certain offenses. Learners must understand that the following categories generally disqualify someone from working in hospitals or patient‑care environments:

Crimes involving fraud

·       Medicaid/Medicare fraud

·       Insurance fraud

·       Identity theft

·       Forgery

·       Theft or exploitation involving vulnerable adults

Crimes involving abuse, neglect, or exploitation

·       Abuse of a child, elderly person, or disabled adult

·       Neglect of a child, elderly person, or disabled adult

·       Exploitation of a vulnerable adult

·       Domestic violence involving injury

Crimes involving violence or harm

·       Assault or battery

·       Manslaughter

·       Kidnapping

·       Robbery

Crimes involving drugs

·       Drug trafficking

·       Sale or distribution of controlled substances

Sexual offenses

·       Any sexual misconduct

·       Lewd or lascivious offenses

·       Human trafficking

Other serious offenses

·       Arson

·       Burglary

·       Certain felony convictions within the last 3–10 years (depending on the offense)

Fraud‑related crimes(Medicaid/Medicare fraud, identity theft, forgery, insurance fraud)

Abuse, neglect, or exploitation of children, elders, or disabled adults

Violent offenses (battery, assault, robbery, manslaughter)

Drug trafficking or distribution

Sexual offenses (any sexual misconduct, lewd acts, exploitation)

Certain felony convictions within the last 3–10 years

Hospitals and healthcare employers follow these laws strictly. If a learner has a disqualifying offense, they cannot work in healthcare in Florida, even if they pass the NHA exam.

Important Notice for Learners

By enrolling in the EKG Technician test preparation, Telemetry test preparation or other healthcare test preparation trainings, learners acknowledge:

·       A Level 2 Background Screening is mandatory by Week 3

·       Disqualifying offenses cannot be waived by the Academy

·       Passing the NHA exam does not override Florida background laws

·       Employment is not guaranteed if a learner cannot pass the screening

Healthcare Test Preparation Learner Attestation (Required Before Registration)

I have read and understand the mandatory AHCA Level 2 Background Screening requirements under Florida Statutes §408.809 and §435.04. I understand that disqualifying offenses, including fraud, abuse, neglect, exploitation, violence, drug trafficking, and sexual offenses, will prevent me from working in a Florida healthcare facility. I agree to complete my Level 2 Background Screening by Week 3 of class and acknowledge that failure to pass the screening may prevent employment.