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. OR 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 |
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 Vaccine |
Students must be fully vaccinated or have an approved exemption on file by the time classes start. If a student is a late admit, the student will be allowed 5 weeks to complete the vaccination series or exemption approval. Documentation must be uploaded into ViewPoint. If you are declining the COVID vaccine, you must have an approved exemption from the College. If you would like to apply for an exemption, please reach out to the Health and Wellness Coordinator. Disclaimer: COVID guidelines and timelines must be followed per each clinical 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.