Vaccination/Immunization/Titer Policy
While North-West College does not require students to provide proof of vaccination prior to enrollment and the start of their program of study, programs offered by the College may require a physical exam and proof of immunization and/or titers for communicable diseases such as Rubella and Hepatitis B, among others, and Tuberculosis testing prior to entering the internship/externship/clinical component of the program.
| IMMUNIZATION/TITER REQUIREMENTS BY PROGAM | |
|---|---|
| Medical Assistant | May be required by specific affiliates |
| Medical Administrative Assistant | May be required by specific affiliates |
| Medical Insurance Biller and Coder | May be required by specific affiliates |
| Pharmacy Technician | May be required by specific affiliates |
| Dental Assistant | May be required by specific affiliates |
| Massage Therapist | May be required by specific affiliates |
| Eyecare Specialist | May be required by specific affiliates |
| Vocational Nurse | Rubella Titer, Rubeola Titer, or MMR vaccination Varicella Zoster Titer or vaccination Hepatitis B vaccination Tuberculosis Testing |
| Surgical Technologist | Rubella Titer, Rubeola Titer, or MMR vaccination Varicella Zoster Titer or vaccination Hepatitis B vaccination Pertussis, Tetanus, and Diphtheria vaccination Tuberculosis Testing |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographer | May be required by specific affiliates |
Students in the Vocational Nursing and Surgical Technologist programs should refer to the program’s Student Handbook for additional health and immunization requirements.
Health and immunization requirements are discussed during applicable program orientation.
