Health Science students must comply with the clinical facility requirements related to immunizations and testing. Students should not delay in completing their immunizations as some take up to 4-6 months to complete. All completed clinical requirements will be due by the deadline established in the Enrollment Invitation communication. Students will not be allowed to participate in clinical programs without documentation of completed program immunization requirements.
Students will complete the Clinical Requirements Checklist showing dates of immunizations or titer. Copies of original immunization records must be attached to the completed Immunization Documentation form. All information will be verified by the Health Sciences division staff.
Be sure to start early; if vaccination is required, some vaccination series can take up to 6 months.​â¶Ä‹
All Programs (except NA/HHA):
​â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹â€‹â¶Ä‹NOTE: A previous diagnosis of chickenpox is NOT accepted as proof of Varicella immunity. You must submit documentation of the Varicella vaccine series or a titer showing proof of immunity.​â¶Ä‹â€‹
For students completing immunizations by vaccinations (shots):
These records may be available from public health records, military records, medical records from personal ​or group physicians offices, or a school nurse. If records are not available, the applicant must repeat immunizations OR obtain titers and submit the actual lab report.​
For students showing proof of immunity through titers:
Titers offer the most objective documentation and protection for the student and institution; therefore; immunity must be documented by titers, preferably serum quantitative Surface Antibody (IgG) however qualitative titers will be accepted. Titers can be obtained at a clinical laboratory through a written order by a primary care provider. Titer results don't expire.
Note: Titers will require a physician order be taken to a clinical laboratory. A student's insurance may or may not cover these titers. Should the student need to pay for the lab titers, there are several companies that facilitate titer processing. This may assist students in deciding on which company to use. Prices are subject to change.​
Quantitative titers have a numerical value representing the strength of your immunity. Qualitative titers simply indicate "immune vs. non-immune" (with no numerical value).
Any titers must show patient name/information, lab/doctor's information, date of collection, name of test, the numerical values used in interpreting the results, and the results.​
If you need to repeat the Hep B series, begin as soon as possible. Please inquire with your healthcare provider about the Heplisav-B; 2-dose series as it is timelier. The three (3) dose series is administered over a 4 to 6 month period, depending on your primary healthcare provider's preference. You will then need to have a repeat titer 1-2 months after finishing the series.
Influenza — one dose annually (September – March). The Public Health Department of both and have mandated that all healthcare workers must receive an annual influenza vaccine. In addition, most of the health care facilities in which we contract for clinical assignments require students to have the vaccine prior to being assigned to patient care.