Criminal background checks do not assure eligibility for specific clinical site placement, program completion, and/or eligibility to sit for professional licensure/board examinations. 

Students are reminded that licensing boards for certain health care occupations and professions may deny, suspend, or revoke a license or may deny the individual the opportunity to sit for an examination even if the individual has completed all program course work, if it is determined that an applicant has a criminal history or is convicted or pleads guilty or nolo contendere to a felony or other serious crime. Successful completion of a health professions program of study at Anne Arundel Community College does not guarantee licensure, the opportunity to sit for a licensure examination, certification or employment in the relevant health care occupation.

Students may be automatically denied admission, or if enrolled, dismissed from the program, if they have not been truthful or have provided inaccurate information on the application.

Students who have concerns are encouraged to contact the Health Professions Admissions Office at healthprofessions@aacc.edu.

PLEASE NOTE: AACC will only accept criminal background checks performed by Precheck. Criminal background checks through Precheck are completed online and the cost is $48.50. Please do not do the criminal background check prior to being instructed to do so. The instructions will be given out at the program orientation seminars, and for selective programs, information will also be given in your acceptance letters.