Questions regarding immunizations and clearance?
Questions regarding immunizations and clearance?
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Applying for our next rotation? Please read below
Applying for our next rotation? Please read below
Thank you for your interest.
Following your application acceptance and interview, there will be a stage of time where you need to submit your health immunization and other records at our clearance appointments to be compliant with hospital policy. Clearance may be seen as a time consuming process due to the complexity of healthcare systems such as being able to see a provider, understanding the requirements needed, possible cost of immunizations, and figuring out what costs your insurance will cover.
Please read the requirements carefully as there are important dates and criteria in each of the sections and how to get a discount code for CPR.
Please read the requirements carefully as there are important dates and criteria in each of the sections and how to get a discount code for CPR.
2023C Clearance.pptx*** Submission of immunizations SHOULD NOT be sent via email. Please upload them to CORE ***
*** Submission of immunizations SHOULD NOT be sent via email. Please upload them to CORE ***
When uploading documents, please follow the instructions listed on the "How to use CORE..." page - HERE
When uploading documents, please follow the instructions listed on the "How to use CORE..." page - HERE
Clearance Requirements for the Health Scholar Program:
Clearance Requirements for the Health Scholar Program:
Tuberculosis (Blood Test)
Tuberculosis (Blood Test)
A Negative Tuberculosis Titer (Blood Test) performed on/after 9/1/2023
Tuberculosis skin tests (PPD test) will not be accepted
Only blood tests will be accepted
Hepatitis B Titer (Blood Test)
Hepatitis B Titer (Blood Test)
A Positive or Negative Hepatitis B Titer (Blood Test) performed from any time
COVID-19 Vaccination
COVID-19 Vaccination
Must provide proof (vaccination card) of having received both doses (if applicable) of a COVID-19 vaccination AND a booster shot for COVID-19
Without a complete vaccination proof, you will be prohibited from shifting on hospital floors
What is a complete Vaccination Series?
Moderna or Pfizer: 1st and 2nd dose with a booster shot (Moderna or Pfizer Preferred) 6 months after 2nd dose
Johnson and Johnson: 1st dose with a booster shot (Moderna or Pfizer Preferred) 2 months after 1st dose
Varicella
Varicella
2 vaccinations from any time
OR
A Positive Varicella Titer (Antibody) result
Note: If both vaccinations and titers are submitted, only the titers will be screened for clearance. If any negative titers are presented, subsequent booster shots must be provided to show compliance.
Tdap (Tetanus, diptheria, acellular pertusis)
Tdap (Tetanus, diptheria, acellular pertusis)
A Tdap vaccination performed on/after 1/1/2014
Influenza
Influenza
A Flu vaccination performed on/after 8/1/2023
MMR (Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, and Rubella)
MMR (Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, and Rubella)
2 vaccinations from any time
OR
Positive Varicella Titer (Antibody) results for each of Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, AND Rubella
Note: If both vaccinations and titers are presented, only the titers will be screened for clearance. If any negative titers are presented, subsequent booster shots must be provided to show compliance.
BLS CPR Certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)
BLS CPR Certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)
Certification on/after 2/15/2022
Must be a Basic Life Support (BLS) course
Course must be certified by the American Heart Association (certifications from the American Red Cross will not be accepted)
Courses must have a classroom portion, may not be a fully online course
SEE BOTTOM OF PAGE FOR CLASS DISCOUNT
SEE BOTTOM OF PAGE FOR CLASS DISCOUNT
Proof of health insurance
Proof of health insurance
Health insurance must meet the definition of “minimum essential coverage” under the Affordable Care Act
More info about minimal essential coverage here: https://go.cms.gov/38IXPIk
Receipt of Tuition Payment
Receipt of Tuition Payment
Please pay the tuition associated with the program you applied for and upload payment receipt to CORE ELMS. If you would like to scholar tracks (the rate at which you complete the program), please contact the program manager at bvu@copehealthsolutions.com
Photo ID
Photo ID
Must upload front/back of valid legal ID (driver’s license, passport)
Information for the applicant:
Information for the applicant:
What is a Titer?
"A titer test is a laboratory blood test. It checks for the presence of certain antibodies in the blood stream. Testing involves drawing blood from a patient and check it in a lab for presence of bacteria or disease. It is often used to see if someone is immune to a certain virus or needs vaccination. "
What Do Titer Tests Check For?
"Titers check to see if you have had an infection or are immune to a disease. This can happen from having contracted the disease or vaccination. It is recommended if you are unsure of your vaccination history, think you may need a booster or have been infected by a disease."
Hepatitis B and Tuberculosis Titers
Hepatitis B and Tuberculosis titers are required by the Health Scholar Program to show compliance. Since these are both blood tests, you may ask your provider/lab to have both of these tested during the same blood draw session to save yourself multiple visits and needle sticks.
Need help finding a CPR Course? Try these links
Need help finding a CPR Course? Try these links
SureFire CPR
https://www.surefirecpr.com/basic-life-support-certification-orange-county-2/
Email sjoadmin@copehealthscholars.org for a promo code
TheCPRHero
https://www.thecprhero.com/first-aid-cpr-courses/healthcare-training/bls-providers-classroom
American Heart Association Course Search
Need help finding low-cost healthcare clinics?
Need help finding low-cost healthcare clinics?
1. Call your insurance company to see at where/which offices you would be covered & for which services
2. Health Resources & Services Administration Search Engine
https://findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov/
When using this search engine, it is advised to call the centers first for earliest availability and to compare prices.
Trouble Receiving Immunizations?
Trouble Receiving Immunizations?
If having difficulty receiving immunizations at your local physician's office, you may call into a local pharmacy such as CVS, Walgreens, and Rite-Aid. Many of them also administer immunizations.
Information last updated: 07/11/2023 for 2023C Rotation
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