Hey everyone and we mean EVERYONE (members, officers, friends, pets, imaginary beings)...Let's get CLINICAL! As promised, all the clinical info you could require. Please read the mandatory requirements for clinical participation in ANY MMA sponsored mission trip or event. We have also attached our clinical expectation PPT, please take a look! Make sure you sign up for class dates!   Mandatory Attendance of Lecture and Trainings Requirements: Mandatory of minimum of: 1 lecture & 2 trainings within 1 month, and completed sign off packet… regardless of prior or current certifications, regardless of position in MMA.  If you were previously signed off, you will need to get signed off again!Example: If one wants to go on a trip on May 1st, then you need to acquire… 1) Attend a lecture and pass the knowledge check of lecture quiz ,  2) Attend minimum of two practice trainings (gotta learn to do the skills, right?!) 3) Get checked off and signed card - before the week of the tripIf this is your second trip within the same year, practice sessions are NOT REQUIRED but highly encouraged.  However, you will need to attend the lecture /pass knowledge quiz and be signed off again.  Materials you need to get: You will need these prior to attending ANY mission trip. Please have these items prior to clinical practice sessions.    Stethoscope: Required  Don’t bother getting a Littman, we recommend MDF $27 on Amazon:   https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0011E8DG2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_SR5NBD0FYZ5T5EHK97GC?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 BP Cuff: Required  We recommend Dixie $16 on Amazon:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00RY3ASUS/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_api_glt_i_XRXATJN1GR2H2ZEMDSEA Scrubs: Required  Any color is fine. Don’t worry about spending a lot of money on expensive scrubs. Trust us that those fancy shmancy ones do not last anyway. Worry more about comfort and pockets over looks guys! Just go to walmart and get 2-3 pairs.  Badge Holder: Highly encouraged, if you loose your sign off card during/before the trip, or are unable to produce it immediately when asked, you will be asked to leave clinical participation.  You will be taking a “final verification card” on the trip and wearing it throughout the trip. We recommend… Amazon > search “badge holder” > the first listed as Amazon’s choice Please use RSVP Sign Up link below to sign up for class dates!     Upcoming Training Dates: Note: All dates start at 6PM and are located at FAU Boca Raton Campus ** For all those signed up to participate in GHANA MISSION TRIP 2022 you must fulfill your training requirements within these dates for clinical trip participation! You will obtain your GHANA sign off card during these dates! For those signed up for BALI 2022 you are welcome to participate and knock out 1 lecture and 2 practice sessions training requirement, but will STILL NEED to complete your mandatory BALI 1 lecture, and sign off 1 month prior to BALI.**   March  March 10th  Lecture *tentative* Rm: TBD March 15th  Lecture Rm: Grand Palm 4   March 22nd  Lecture Rm: Majestic Palm Room March 29th Practice Session Rm: Live Oak C & D   April  April 5th  Practice Session Rm: Majestic Palm Room April 7th  Practice Session Rm: College of Education 119 April 12th  Practice Session Rm: Live Oak C & D   April 14th  Practice Session Rm: Majestic Palm Room April 19th  Sign Offs Only  *No demonstrations* Rm: Majestic Palm Room April 21st  Sign Offs Only  *No demonstrations* Rm: Majestic Palm Room    SIGN UP: Please sign up using google form link or click the button below: https://forms.gle/k6jzq1ifsfRTzdNH6 In accordance to University policies and CDC requirements we will have a max occupancy for each date. Sign up early to reserve your spot. We cannot stress enough that these session are MANDATORY for clinical trip participation. NO CARD, NO PARTICIPATION. Preference will be given to those participating in the upcoming GHANA Mission trip.  Questions? Please read through.  Please, please read through this email and check the attached Clinical Expectations PPT for answers to common FAQs. Due to the bulk the incoming inquires, the clinical team will ONLY respond to questions that are NOT ANSWERED either in this email or in the clinical expectation PPT.  Please reach out directly to mmaclinicaltraining@gmail.com for any and all CLINICAL related questions and issues and be specific in your subject line for a prompt response.    Have an awesome week! We look forward to meeting and working with you guys!   Rob, Mike and Siri Your MMA FAU Clinical Education Team    Expectations PPT Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C2jlb_ovOe_HyvT56Sn-6wnISqRpnFLD/view?usp=sharing