Some agencies will require Fingerprinting, TB tests, CPR/First Aid and Article 9 training.
Please check with your agency first to see if any of these are required. Some agencies may pay for your tests and training. The last two links are about community resources and careers in Behavioral Health.
FINGERPRINTING
TUCSON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1100 S. Alvernon (Midtown Police Station) (520) 791-4697, $10 Cash or Check Only Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Must bring blank fingerprinting card obtained by your employer. |
PIMA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPT. 1650 E. Benson Hwy – Suite B (520) 741-4971, $8 (Cash Only) Monday – Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 1:45 p.m.
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U OF A POLICE DEPARTMENT 1852 E. First Street (520) 621-8273, $10 (Cash Only) Tuesday/Thursday: 8:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. Must bring blank fingerprint card. |
ORO VALLEY POLICE DEPT. 11000 N. La Canada Oro Valley, AZ (520) 229-4900, $10 (Cash or Check) Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Thursday: 2:30 p.m. – 4: 30 p.m. |
For more information on fingerprint clearance cards, you can go to the Arizona Department of Public Safety web site:
http://www.azdps.gov/Services/Fingerprint/
TB TESTS
TUBERCULOSIS CLINIC PIMA COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT http://www.pimahealth.org/disease/index.asp 2980 E. Ajo Way Tucson, AZ 85713 (520) 243-8450 (Phone) (520) 243-8465 (Fax) |
For more information on Tuberculosis testing:
http://www.azdhs.gov/phs/oids/tuberculosis/index.htm
CPR & FIRST AID TRAININGS
You need to find a certified instructor (Arizona Heart Association, National Safety Council, American Red Cross) to receive your certification card
http://www.redcrossarizona.org/site/PageServer?pagename=train_class_listings_cpr_firstaid_aed
ARTICLE 9 TRAINING
This workshop is designed to teach the basic rights, responsibilities, and regulations covering patient abuse and neglect under Arizona Revised Statute, Article 9. Some agencies require this training by Arizona Department of Economic Services and the Department of Developmental Disabilities. Many agencies will pay and provide this!
http://www.aroad2learning.com/conversion-pages/article-9-training/
TUCSON COMMUNITY LINKS
http://w3.cpsa-rbha.org/links/#l2
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CAREERS IN TUCSON