Documentation to Submit
Accepted students must submit one form of documentation listed below for each disease following admission to a program.
Hepatitis B (HBV)
The Hepatitis B vaccine series must be started prior to beginning a clinical program – student must submit upon entry to program either:
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Documentation of any immunization dates. (Subsequent immunization dates
must be submitted until complete series documented).
(This series of 3 immunizations will take 7 months to complete).
OR
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Laboratory proof of immunity if series complete and documentation of
immunization dates not available.
If series is not complete at the time clinical starts, clinical agencies may require students to sign a waiver to participate in clinical experiences.
MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
- proof of two doses of vaccine
OR
- labratory proof of immunity(titers-blood test)
Varicella (Chicken Pox)
- proof of two doses of varicella vaccine
OR
- labratory proof of immunity (titer-blood test)
Annual Flu Vaccine
- Students must maintain current season flu vaccines throughout the program.
TB Skin Test
- Students must complete an initial 2-step TB skin test. First test is placed, read with 48-72 hours. Student returns 1-3 weeks later for second placement. Second test is placed, read 48-72 hours later. Documentation must include placement dates, reading dates, and results.
- After the initial 2-step TB skin test, students will complete an annual 1-step test. Documentation must include placement date, reading date, and result.
- If you have a current TB skin test (within one year) you may submit those results and repeat annually in place of a 2 step TB skin test.
- Chest x-ray required ONLY if TB skin test is positive. Students who complete the chest x-ray do not need to renew annually unless required by an assigned clinical facility.
TDAP
- 2nd dose (within 10 years)
Student Exemptions
Acceptance of you as a student in a clinical facility will be at the clinical affiliate's discretion.
If a clinical affiliate denies your presence, you will not be able to complete the clinical practicum
and you will be withdrawn from the program.
Students who fail to provide the above information will not be allowed to participate in clinical and must withdraw from the program.
