The below immunizations are required to participate in the Bellin College clinical settings and progress in the curriculum plans. Prior to entering the clinical practicum courses, students must provide proof they meet the health requirements for the clinical agency in which they will complete their clinical education.
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Measles |
Positive immune blood titer or dates of two vaccines. |
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Mumps |
Positive immune blood titer or dates of two vaccines. |
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Rubella |
Positive immune blood titer or dates of two vaccines. |
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Varicella (Chickenpox) |
Positive immune blood titer or dates of two vaccines. If you have had Chickenpox, you will need a blood titer and must provide documented results of a positive blood titer showing proof of sufficient immunity. History or documentation of the disease IS NOT acceptable proof of immunity. |
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Hepatitis B/ Heplisav-B |
HEPLISAV-B (Two Vaccine Series) OR Hepatitis B (Three Vaccine Series), OR Post Vaccination Antibody Screen - This is a series of either two or three vaccinations and post vaccination antibody screen. The vaccination series is voluntary but is highly recommended for all students entering a health career field. Students can also submit a positive Hepatitis B Antibody Titer. |
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Meningococcal |
Date of one vaccine or signed declination. |
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Tetanus |
Td or Tdap is required. A booster is required every 10 years |
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Flu Vaccine |
Documentation of the annual Flu vaccine OR a signed declination form is required. Please note: Each clinical site will have flu season protocol/requirements that students will be expected to follow, these requirements supersede the college’s policy. Flu vaccines are administered free of charge at the college in the fall of the academic year. |
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COVID-19 Vaccine |
The vaccination is voluntary; however, each clinical site will have a COVID 19 vaccination protocol/requirements that students will be expected to follow. These requirements supersede the college’s policy. |
If a blood titer is submitted to show immunity for any disease listed above, it must be documented as “antibodies present,” “immune” or have an ISR value of 1.10 or higher. The general health of the applicant must be deemed adequate for meeting the program outcomes of the degree. Any declination of vaccines may put the student’s ability to advance through the curriculum in jeopardy.