Due Dates:

All HCA and MHA student interns are required to complete the health packet and be fully compliant by December 1 (Spring Internships) and May 1 (Summer/Fall Internships).

All PBH and MPH student interns may be required to complete the health packet depending on the requirements of their internship project. If your internship requires it, you must submit all health documentation within two weeks of your Internship Project Proposal being approved. Because many public health internships do require the full health packet, it’s helpful to review your vaccination records early and make sure they are up to date. 

Requirements: Download and complete the UNLV, SPH Health Packet. 

• Students must demonstrate evidence of vaccination or a positive IgG antibody titer for each of the following vaccines: TDaP, MMR, Varicella, HepB, COVID-19, and Influenza.

• Additional Health Requirements include TB test (QuantiFERON Blood Test), Pre-Internship Physical, and Evidence of Health Insurance.  

• You may use a medical professional of your choice, but the UNLV Student Health Center is available at no cost or low cost for all enrolled students.

Student Fees: $54.45

Submission Directions:

Utilize this link to access PreCheck's UNLV, School of Public Health Immunization Tracking Account

• (Select)University of Nevada Las Vegas - SPH - Immunization Tracking

• (Select Program) School of Public Health 

• (Select Services, Click Check Mark) Immunization

• Create a Pre-Check Account per directions.  (Log in to your current account if you already have a PreCheck Account.)

• After you pay your student fees $54.45, upload your medical documents per directions.

Do not begin your background check until assigned by the Internship Coordinator, Bobbie Jo Trude. If required, background checks will be assigned after your internship is secured, around December 1 (Spring) and May 1 (Summer/Fall).

⚠️ Important Compliance Information: Most students will be required to complete a background check as part of their internship experience.  If you have any concerns about your background check, schedule a confidential meeting with Bobbie Jo Trude, internship coordinator, before applying for your internship.

Due Dates:  Background checks will be assigned around December 1st for spring internships and May 1st for summer and fall internships.  Watch your Rebel Email for specific due dates from the internship coordinator, Bobbie Jo Trude, after you secure your internship.

Requirements: Student interns must demonstrate evidence of a clear background check through PreCheck.  

• County, Statewide, and National Criminal Records Search

• Sexual Offender Registry Search

• Sanction Check Exclusion Screening

• SSN Death Index

Student Fees: $49.50

Submission Directions:

Utilize this link to access PreCheck's UNLV, School of Public Health Background Check Account

• (Select)University of Nevada Las Vegas - SPH - Background Check

• (Select Program) School of Public Health 

• (Select Services, Click Check Mark) Background Check

• Create a Pre-Check Account per directions.  (Log in to your current account if you already have a PreCheck Account.)

• After you pay your student fees $49.50, complete all of the online forms required for your background check.  

The background check can take an average of 2 weeks to process.

Do not begin your drug test until assigned by the Internship Coordinator, Bobbie Jo Trude. If required, drug tests will be assigned after your internship is secured, around December 1 (Spring) and May 1 (Summer/Fall).

⚠️ Important Compliance Information: Most students will be required to complete a drug test as part of their internship experience.  If you have concerns about drug testing requirements,  schedule a confidential meeting with Bobbie Jo Trude, internship coordinator, before applying for your internship.

Due Dates:  Drug Tests will be assigned around December 1st for spring internships and May 1st for summer and fall internships.  Watch your Rebel Email for specific due dates from the internship coordinator, Bobbie Jo Trude, after you secure your internship.

Requirements: Student must demonstrate evidence of a clear (negative) drug test.  Drug tests are scheduled through pre-check and reviewed by a 3rd party, Medical Review Officer (MRO), not the internship coordinator.

10 Panel +  Oxycodone Urine Drug Test includes the following (NV): 

• Marijuana

• Cocaine

• Amphetamines: Amphetamines screening test detects both Amphetamine and Methamphetamine subclasses

• Opiates

• Propoxyphene

• PCP

• Barbiturates

• Benzodiazepines

• Methaqualone

• Methadone

Student Fees: $50.60, this fee pays for your drug test.  You pay PreCheck only; do not pay the lab directly for your testing.

Submission Directions:

Utilize this link to access PreCheck's UNLV, School of Public Health Drug Test Account

• (Select)University of Nevada Las Vegas - SPH - Drug Test

• (Select Program) School of Public Health 

• (Select Services, Click Check Mark) Drug Test

• Create a Pre-Check Account per directions.  (Log in to your current account if you already have a PreCheck Account.)

• After you pay your student fees $50.60, complete all of the online forms required for your drug test.  You will be provided a list of labs near you for a drug test. Choose the laboratory you prefer from the list.  The Drug Test orders will be sent electronically.  Don't forget to contact the lab and schedule an appointment for testing before the due date.