Students are responsible for purchasing and maintaining health insurance coverage. Verification of personal health insurance will be kept on file in the PA Program office and is required of all students. All clinical experiences require health and immunization information to be provided to clinical preceptors 4 weeks prior to a clinical rotation. Students should also have a copy of this form on their person the first day ofeach rotation.

Please note that students without health insurance can not be permitted to participate in patient contact activities, both in the didactic and clinical phase, and therefore can not successfully complete the program.

Immunizations

All students entering the South College PA program must submit health provider proof of a health examination and updated information of immunization health certificate indicating TB testing results and HBV immunization series, prior to entering the program.

Specific related requirements include:

1. Provide proof of personal health insurance throughout the entire program;
2. Provide proof of current CPR and ACLS certification;
3. Provide proof of a satisfactory physical examination;
4. Provide proof of TB Tine Test (positive results will require the student to receive a chest x-ray and further evaluation);
5. Provide proof of Hepatitis B vaccine and positive Hep B Ab;
6. Provide proof of MMR vaccine or immunity; and,
7. Provide Varicella history or vaccination.

Prior to entering the clinical phase of the program, students must again update their immunization and health certificate and provide proof of the following:

1. Provide proof of current CPR certification;
2. Provide proof of updated annual TB PPD or tine test;
3. Provide proof of blood-borne pathogen orientation course; and
4. Provide proof of current personal health insurance, throughout the clinical year.

For more information about immunization of Health Care Workers go to: http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/