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Criminal Background Check & Drug Screening

Criminal Background Check

Students admitted to programs that include a clinical component at a health care facility may be required to submit to a criminal background and/or drug screening. Students participating in other degree or service experiences may also be screened (background check/drug screening) upon request of the agency.

The screening(s) will be at the expense of the student. Additional background checks and/or drug screening could be required with or without cause for suspicion as required by the clinical agency or Clarkson College and at the expense of the student.

View step-by-step instructions to begin the background check process, and visit Hirease to complete this process.

Drug Screening

Drug screenings are intended for students admitted to programs that include a clinical component at a health care facility. Students participating in other degree or service experiences may also be screened upon request of the agency. The screening(s) will be at the expense of the student. Additional drug screening could be required with or without cause for suspicion as required by the clinical agency or Clarkson College and at the expense of the student.

A driver's license and Chain of Custody form are required at the diagnostic center locations to complete the drug screening.

Chain of Custody Form

The drug screening requires a Chain of Custody form to be completed. Various Omaha diagnostic center locations have forms available onsite, which are noted below. Other diagnostic center locations may offer an electronic form to be submitted instead. Contact Sharon Mantz to see if this option is available for you.

Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS)

Nebraska residents will receive an e-mail from applicantrelease@hirease.com with "Applicant Release Form" in the subject line. The DHHS submits your information to check the adult and child abuse registries. To complete this process, select "Applicant information request" in the e-mail.

Locating a Diagnostic Center

The steps are as follows for finding a diagnostic center location:   

• Visit the Quest Diagnostics website.
• Enter location.
• Select the reason for testing:
  • Drug Screen
  • Urine   
• Click the Find button. The database will display a site with details (hours of operation, phone number and directions).

Note: Testing Centers may require an appointment (not stated on labs' website). Please call ahead to schedule an appointment. 

Diagnostics Center Locations in the Omaha Area

Hours displayed are regular business hours; variations may occur due to holidays.
* No Chain of Custody form needed—location has forms are on-site. Students will state that they are a Clarkson College student at time of appointment.

Bellevue Urgent Care
This location requires a Chain of Custody form, which can be obtained by contacting Sharon Mantz.
1307 Harlan Drive
Bellevue, NE 68005-3699
PH 402.291.8701

Hours of Operation
Monday – Saturday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CST, Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. CST

Drug Test Services*
5426 South 99th Street
Omaha, NE 68127-3214
PH 402.813.5720

Hours of Operation
Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CST. Only need to schedule an appointment if another visit is necessary.

EMSI-Omaha*
11717 Burt Street
Omaha, NE 68154-1500
PH 402.491.0442

Hours of Operation
Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST

Midlands Testing Services*
8011 Chicago Street
Omaha, NE 68144-2107
PH 402.658.1122

Hours of Operation
24 hours Monday – Sunday

Modern Medicine*
7632 Dodge Street
Omaha, NE 68114-3635
PH 402.315.3600

Hours of Operation
Monday – Thursday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. CST, Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST, Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. CST

Quest Diagnostics
This location requires a Chain of Custody form, which can be obtained by contacting Sharon Mantz.
10020 Nicholas Street, Suite 102
Omaha, NE 68114-2188
PH 402.399.8365

Hours of Operation
Monday – Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. CST

Urgent Care of Papillion*
8419 South 73rd Plaza, Suite 101
Papillion, NE 68046-1507
PH 402.991.9060

Hours of Operation
Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CST, Saturday – Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST.

Payment Information 

Students are responsible for the cost of the drug screen, which is ordered at the same time as the background check or separately by using designated logins. When taking the drug screen at a diagnostic location, students do not pay any additional fees. If the diagnostic location discusses a fee, it should be billed to Hirease, Inc.