Experiential Education Checklist
Use the (self-help) checklist to ensure you meet all of the requirements to participate in college experiential education activities, including service learning, patient-care events, regional preferences and introductory pharmacy practice experience mini site visits. All of the requirements should be up-to date at all times and uploaded to E*Value for verification. Failure to meet the requirements will result in cancellation of your experiential education activities, thus impeding your progression in the PharmD curriculum. Contact the Office of Experiential Education for assistance or further clarification on the requirements.
Requirement |
Description or Frequency |
E*Value (Y/N) |
IMMUNIZATIONS & TITERS |
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Tetanus/Diptheria/ Pertussis |
Must receive a one-time dose of Tdap within the last 10 years, then Td booster thereafter |
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Measles/Mumps/Rubella (MMR) |
Students born in or after 1957 must submit either documentation of TWO doses of MMR vaccine OR evidence of MMR immunity by titers |
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Tuberculosis skin test |
A two-step TB skin test (TST) is required upon admission or a blood test, called IGRA (Interferon Gamma Release Assay) as either the QuantiFERON Gold or T-Spot. If you have never had a two-step TB skin test, the test is done as follows: the first skin test is placed, and results are read after 48-72 hours. The second test is placed at least 7 days, but no more than 21 days, after the reading of the first test, and read at 48 -72 hours. Documentation includes placement dates, reading dates, results and mm induration of both tests. If you have documentation of a negative two-step TST or blood test greater than the past 12 months, you will need one more two-step TST to meet the TST requirement. A skin test or IGRA is required annually thereafter.
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Hepatitis B |
A series of three immunizations and a Hepatitis B Surface Antibody (anti-HBs) QUANTITATIVE titer are required. If not previously completed, students should begin the series now, following the timeline below:
Following a negative/equivocal result, repeat series and titer according to above timeline. |
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Varicella (Chickenpox) |
Students must show proof of varicella immunization (2 doses, at least 4 weeks apart), OR submit evidence of immunity by a titer (Varicella Zoster IgG titer). |
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Influenza |
A yearly injection for influenza is STRONGLY recommended. Many rotation sites require proof of influenza vaccination annually. This should be obtained at the appropriate time of the year. |
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Bacterial Meningitis (Meningococcal) Vaccine |
All new students under the age of 22 must submit evidence of a bacterial meningitis vaccine in the past five years. Student must submit one of the following forms of documentation (that includes the month, date, year the vaccine was administered): (1) Certification bearing the signature stamp of the physician or his/her designee or public health personnel (2) An official immunization record generated by a state or local health authority; (3) An official record from another school official. **You are not required to submit verification of the Bacterial Meningitis vaccine if:
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Students should maintain copies of their Immunization and Health Screening records and be able to provide documentation upon request. Students are advised that pregnancy is a contraindication to the administration of certain vaccinations and should consult their physician for specific and additional information regarding vaccine administration. The Office of Experiential Education provides proof of compliance with required Immunizations and Health Screenings to authorized parties as a prerequisite to participate in both introductory and advanced pharmacy practice experiences. Some sites will have additional and/or more stringent requirements.
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TRAINING & CERTIFICATION |
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TSBP intern license |
One time prior to P2 Fall (submit application during P1 Fall) |
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HIPAA |
Annual |
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Blood-borne Pathogens/OSHA |
Annual |
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Medicare Fraud & Abuse Prevention |
Annual |
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Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association |
Biennial (every two years) |
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HAZCOM |
One time as a student during P1 orientation |
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Immunization certification from APhA |
One time as a student during P1 Fall |
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MTM certification from APhA |
One time during P3-P4 years |
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OTHER |
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**Comprehensive Background Check |
**All students must repeat the initial background check, which now includes a comprehensive nationwide search (code EU80). Then, annual re-check. |
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10-panel Urine drug screen |
Annual – prior to start of classes (code EU80dt) |
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Site-specific requirements |
PRN basis – check for site information in E*Value |
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