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Immunization, Health and Background Check Requirements

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Programs and Courses in Nursing and Allied Health require various proof of immunization. Submit all copies to the Nursing & Allied Health office, CEDAR Building, ROOM 101 (Fax: 775-445-4443), prior to registering for the class.

If you have any questions, please contact Mo Lockey at 775-445-3294 (Nursing, Surgical Technology Programs) or Linda Ranieri at 775-445-3296 (all other programs and courses).

Nursing Program

CURRENT COPIES OF THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED:

  1. CPR Certification from AHA (American Heart Association) - Health Care Provider.
  2. Current major medical insurance
  3. Proof of negative 2 step TB skin test within last 12 months. If positive, negative chest X-ray report within last 12 months
  4. Two (2) immunizations for Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) or Titer for Rubella and Rubeola (Not required if born prior to January 1, 1957
  5. Hepatitis B series or waiver, approved by Director of Nursing & Allied Health
  6. Submission of an acceptable physical signed by a physician or nurse practitioner. Forms are available at the office of Nursing & Allied Health
  7. Tetanus vaccination within last ten (10) years
  8. Background checks are required from all students registering for programs or courses associated with Nursing and Allied Health. Course registration is contingent upon receipt of an acceptable background check. (See the Nursing & Allied Health web site for additional background check information).

Surgical Technology Program

CURRENT COPIES OF THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED:

  1. CPR Certification from AHA (American Heart Association) - Health Care Provider.
  2. Current major medical insurance
  3. Proof of negative 2 step TB skin test within last 12 months. If positive, negative chest X-ray report within last 12 months
  4. Two (2) immunizations for Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) or Titer for Rubella and Rubeola. (Not required if born prior to January 1, 1957
  5. Hepatitis B series or waiver, approved by Director of Nursing & Allied Health
  6. Submission of an acceptable physical signed by a physician or nurse practitioner. Forms are available at the office of Nursing & Allied Health
  7. Tetanus vaccination within last ten (10) years
  8. Background checks are required from all students registering for programs or courses associated with Nursing and Allied Health. Course registration is contingent upon receipt of an acceptable background check. (See the Nursing & Allied Health web site for additional background check information).

NURS 130: Nursing Assistant

CURRENT COPIES OF THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED:

  1. CPR Certification from AHA (American Heart Association) - Health Care Provider. Check WNC schedule and website for dates and times CPR courses are offered.
  2. Proof of negative 2 step TB skin test within last 12 months. If positive, negative chest X-ray report within last 12 months
  3. Two (2) immunizations for Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) or Titer for Rubella and Rubeola. (Not required if born prior to January 1, 1957
  4. Hepatitis B series or waiver, approved by Director of Nursing & Allied Health
  5. Background checks are required from all students registering for programs or courses associated with Nursing and Allied Health. Course registration is contingent upon receipt of an acceptable background check. (See the Nursing & Allied Health web site for additional background check information).

EMS 108B: Emergency Medical Technician - Basic
EMS 112B: EMT Enhanced (Intermediate)

CURRENT COPIES OF THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED:

  1. CPR Certification from AHA (American Heart Association) - Health Care Provider.
  2. Current major medical insurance
  3. Proof of negative 2 step TB skin test within last 12 months. If positive, negative chest X-ray report within last 12 months
  4. Two (2) immunizations for Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) or Titer for Rubella and Rubeola. (Not required if born prior to January 1, 1957
  5. Hepatitis B series or waiver, approved by Director of Nursing & Allied Health
  6. Tetanus vaccination within last ten (10) years
  7. Background checks are required from all students registering for programs or courses associated with Nursing and Allied Health. Course registration is contingent upon receipt of an acceptable background check. (See the Nursing & Allied Health web site for additional background check information).

EMS 109B: Emergency Medical Technician Basic Refresher

CURRENT COPIES OF THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED:

  1. Current Basic EMT Certification
  2. CPR Certification from AHA (American Heart Association) - Health Care Provider.

LTE 110: Techniques of Venipuncture

CURRENT COPIES OF THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED:

  1. Current major medical insurance
  2. Proof of negative 2 step TB skin test within the last 12 months. If positive, negative chest X-ray report within last 12 months
  3. Two (2) immunizations for Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) or Titer for Rubella and Rubeola. (Not required if born prior to January 1, 1957
  4. Hepatitis B series or waiver, approved by Director of Nursing & Allied Health
  5. Background checks are required from all students registering for programs or courses associated with Nursing and Allied Health. Course registration is contingent upon receipt of an acceptable background check. (See the Nursing & Allied Health web site for additional background check information).
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