Health records are mandatory for all degree-seeking students. All documents must be uploaded into the appropriate system by the due date. Students starting the program prior to May 2023 will upload documents into CastleBranch. A student starting the program after May 2023 will upload their documents into Viewpoint. If you have any questions or problems, please contact CastleBranch or ViewPoint directly.
Requirements:
- Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) –The student must have their blood drawn to check their immunity status. This must be completed regardless of how many vaccines the student has received in the past. This blood draw is called a titer. The student should upload this titer. The student will receive guidance based on the results of the titer.
Positive Titer: Student is immune—no further action required.
Negative Titer: Student is not immune. The student must repeat a series of 2 vaccines. The first vaccine should be administered now. The second vaccine will be administered 30 days after the first vaccine. The student will have another titer drawn 30 days after the second vaccine. Upload documentation for each step as it is completed. - Varicella – The student must have blood drawn to check their immunity status. This must be completed regardless of how many vaccines the student has received in the past. This blood draw is called a titer. The student should upload this titer. The student will receive guidance based on the results of the titer.
Positive Titer: Student is immune—no further action required.
Negative Titer: Student is not immune. The student must repeat a series of 2 vaccines. The first vaccine should be administered now. The second vaccine will be administered 30 days after the first vaccine. The student will have another titer drawn 30 days after the second vaccine. Upload documentation for each step as it is completed. - Hepatitis B -- The student should upload documentation of any previously received Hepatitis B vaccinations. A total of 3 Hepatitis B vaccinations must be documented before a titer is drawn. The typical timing for this series of vaccines is as follows:
o Vaccine 1- As soon as possible
o Vaccine 2- 30 days after vaccine 1
o Vaccine 4 – 5 months after vaccine 2
The student must have their blood drawn to check their immunity status 30 days after receiving the third vaccine. This blood draw is called a titer. The student will be directed based on the results of that titer.
Positive Titer: Student is immune—no further action required.
Negative Titer: The student is not immune. The student must repeat the series of 3 vaccines. The first vaccine should be administered now. The second vaccine will be administered 30 days after the first vaccine. The third vaccine will be administered 5 months after the second vaccine. The student will have a titer drawn 30 days after the third immunization. - Tuberculin Skin Test (TST) - The student must complete one of the following requirements annually:
1. The two-step TB test upon admission to the college. A single-step technique can be used for annual renewals if the current test has not expired. Otherwise, a two-step must be completed again.
2. The Quantiferon Gold Blood test upon admission to the college. This method will be required if a student has had a BCG vaccine or a past positive result.
3. A student with a history of positive results must submit documentation of a negative chest x-ray upon admission and yearly. The student will be required to do a yearly TB questionnaire during enrollment - Tetanus Booster (Tdap) – Booster must be within the last 10 years of the administering date (Tetanus Toxoid (TT) not acceptable).
- Seasonal Flu Vaccination - Required annually during flu season. Due October 15.
- Meningococcal Vaccine - Proof of immunization
- COVID-19 Vaccine - must be fully vaccinated the show proof of one of the following:
~two-dose Pfiszer Vaccine
~two-dose Moderna Vaccine
~one-dose Johnson & Johnson Vaccine
(Medical or Religious Exemptions or Pregnancy Deferral is available.)
- CPR Certification – Must be renewed every 2 years.
Only two courses are accepted:
The American Heart Association-BLS Healthcare Provider –OR–
The American Red Cross-CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers - Physical Examination - Must be within the last year. Must utilize Lakeview College of Nursing's Technical Standards / Health Evaluation form.
- 10 Panel Urine Drug Screen - Must be completed through the CastleBranch or ViewPoint. (Please review the drug policy)
Highly recommended vaccination:
- Hepatitis A
- Covid Booster(s)
Additional information regarding the health requirements are provided in the enrollment packet.