Health Screenings and Vaccinations
All students must have a physical examination by a healthcare provider prior to participation in clinical activities for their chosen specialization in the allied health department. Also, a visual and hearing screening performed by a health department is required. COVID vaccinations may be required by clinical sites, and refusal to vaccinate may limit or exclude students from certain sites, thus preventing program completion. Separate documentation will be required for Hepatitis B vaccination series, or proof of seroconversion after the Hepatitis B vaccination series, and TB testing or chest x-ray. TDaP or other additional immunizations may be required at certain clinical sites. Proof of immunity to varicella and MMR is also required. A student who refuses the Hepatitis B vaccination series must sign a declination form. Students who refuse the Hepatitis B immunizations should also be aware of the risk of Hepatitis B in the health care field and understand that they practice at their own risk. The student will incur the cost of these procedures. The physical exam form and proof of vaccinations are submitted to the program instructor.