The below immunizations are required to participate in the Bellin College clinical settings and progress in the curriculum plans. Before entering the clinical practicum courses, students must prove they meet the clinical agency's health requirements 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. OR a Positive Hepatitis B Antibody Titer OR Signed Declination Form. |
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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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Influenza |
Clinical requirements and recommendations from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) indicate flu vaccines are mandatory. Each clinical site will have flu season protocol/requirements that students will be expected to abide by, which includes proof of receiving the flu vaccination. Flu vaccines are administered for free at the College in the fall of the academic year |
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Tuberculosis (TB) |
It is a requirement of all applicants to have two TB tests before admission. The two-step TB screening involves receiving the test, then returning to have it read within a specific time period. The second step involves the process repeated one to three weeks after the first TB skin test |
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COVID-19 |
Documentation of COVID vaccine and/or booster or file request for vaccine exemption to Bellin College. For clinical assignments: Has COVID vaccine or proof of exemption if applicable by agency, per their timeline. NOTE: Exemption from one agency does NOT mean exemption from other agencies. COVID guidelines and deadlines need to be followed per agency. |
Blood titers showing immunity 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 will put the student's ability to advance through the curriculum in jeopardy.
Criminal Background Checks
Criminal background checks of all applicants/students are required and reviewed by the Dean of Student Services. This is in compliance with the Wisconsin Caregiver Law. Bellin College reserves the right to deny admission or terminate enrollment of any student because of his or her criminal history. Information surrounding criminal history is collected via Viewpoint, Inc. during the application process. Those who have been convicted or have charges pending (of specific crimes/offenses that would bar them from clinical experiences as a student or employment and/or licensure as a caregiver) will be denied admission and/or dismissed from the College.
Drug Screen
Students must undergo a drug screen prior to entry. The Dean of Student Services will review the confidential drug screen results. Any student whose drug screen reports the use of illegal drugs may have their admission revoked. Drug screens must be completed through the Concentra-Bellin Health clinic.
CPR Certification and CPR Renewal Training
CPR certification must be from the American Heart Association – Healthcare Provider/ Basic Life Support (infant/child/adult). Students will be trained at the College using the RQI system. Every 3 months students will be required to complete the ongoing curriculum to verify competence of skills and knowledge. With each quarterly renewal, students will begin a new 2-year cycle of certification from the American Heart Association. Students must show proof of CPR certification by uploading their e-card into Viewpoint. Noncompliance will result in the student’s removal from clinical placement(s) and inability to progress in the program.