For protection and compliance with state regulations, Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts requires all students to be properly immunized. Documentation of immunizations must be provided to the admissions office prior to the start of the program or internships as programmatically determined. Students must comply with the minimum health requirements from each individual clinical education center where performing internships which may include additional immunity or vaccination requirements not specifically listed within this catalog. The cost of immunizations will be paid by the student. Students must show proof of the following immunities and/or vaccinations (immunization documents or evidence of a blood titer), before the clinical component can be attended:
- Up-to-date tetanus shots (defined as within the past 10 years)
- Hepatitis B vaccine series (if not complete, proof immunization must be shown for the 1st shot within one month or 1st and 2nd shot within six months)
- Tuberculin test within the past six months*
*in case of the positive TB test result, student must have proof of a negative chest x-ray within 2 years. Student may be expected to comply with additional TB screening requirements as determined by the hospital/clinical setting.
Failure to keep these immunization requirements up-to date could impact the student’s ability to attend the clinical education center, to complete the program’s graduation requirements, or to obtain certification after completion of the program. |