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2. The following immunizations/testing are required. All vaccinations and testing will be done
through the student‟s private health care provider. The college is not responsible for the cost
of the vaccine/testing.
a. Tuberculosis: Proof of Tuberculin skin test or QuantiFeron Gold® test within the last six
months prior to entry to the Nursing Program. This procedure must be repeated yearly.
It is recommended that students who have received the BCG (bacilli Calmette-Guerin)
vaccine be tested with the QuantiFeron Gold® test. Initially, if either test is positive or
reactive a physician‟s evaluation of the student‟s TB status and a statement approving
client contact must be submitted. Subsequently on an annual basis, any student who has
tested positive or reactive must be evaluated by their health care provider or complete the
TB Conversion Assessment.
b. Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR): Proof of immunity by vaccination (two doses) of
MMR or positive blood titer for all three diseases. Note: The first dose must be after
your first birthday and in 1957 or later. The second dose must be at least 28 days after
the first dose (usually given at age 4-6 year or later).
c. Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis (Td or Tdap): Proof of vaccination within the last 10 years.
d. Chicken Pox (Varicella): Proof of immunity by disease history, vaccination or positive
blood titer.
e. Hepatitis B Vaccine Series: Proof of vaccination series (three doses), or positive blood
titer. Before students can start clinical, at least two vaccines will be required if they will
be working with patients or may come into contact with blood and/or body fluids.
f. Influenza: Annual vaccination required after October 1 st of each calendar year.
3. The following immunization is recommended.
a. Meningitis: Information regarding this vaccine can be found in the Iowa Lakes
Community College Student Handbook and Planner. All college students receive
Meningitis information, and may choose to receive or decline the vaccine. Students are
encouraged to discuss this with their health care provider.
4. The Iowa Department of Health guidelines will be followed relating to issues of
communicable disease. Participation in clinical experiences may be restricted in compliance
with these guidelines.
5. It is the student‟s responsibility to inform Nursing Coordinator and individual clinical
instructor regarding any limitations/conditions. The student must sign a “Waiver of
Liability” which describes prescribed limitations while engaging in the classroom and/or
clinical activities. If a student‟s health condition does not meet the Iowa Core Performance
Standards (refer to pages 3-4), the Nursing Program reserves the right to restrict
participation in clinical experiences.
6. Each student is responsible for his or her own physical well-being. Iowa Lakes Community
College does not purchase or carry health and/or accident insurance on students. Iowa
Lakes Community College nor its employees or representatives will be responsible for
medical bills if/or when they advise a student to seek medical attention for an illness or
injury. Information on purchasing a health and/or accident insurance policy from a private
vendor is available in the Campus Business Office.
7. In the event of any accident or exposure to blood or body fluids in the clinical setting, the
students are covered under the Iowa Lakes Community College Workers‟ Compensation
program. The student will follow the institution‟s protocol for care of the accident or injury
and the institution/college policy regarding appropriate documentation.
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