Health Care Students
These requirements apply to students enrolled in the health care majors who have direct or will have direct patient contact.
Immunizations and other requirements:
- Tetanus/Diphtheria: must have one dose within past 10 years.
- Measles: those born since January 1, 1957, must have two doses since 12 months of age. The two doses must be at least 30 days apart.
- Mumps: those born since January 1, 1957, must have at least one dose since 12 months of age.
- Rubella: at least one dose since 12 months of age is required.
- Hepatitis B: a complete series is required prior to beginning direct patient care.
- Tuberculosis test: must be performed annually.
- Criminal background check.