Question
What are the tests, immunizations, and other infection control practices for a student within the Sanford School of Medicine and School of Health Sciences programs?
Answer
For the protection of the health of our students and because of the risks of exposure to infectious diseases to which students are subjected in the course of clinical work, certain tests and immunizations are required.
- USD Sanford School of Medicine Infection Control Manual
- USD School of Health Sciences Infection Control Manual
- These manuals outlines the tests and immunizations and other infection control practices for a student within the Sanford School of Medicine and School of Health Sciences programs of:
- Physician Assistant Studies
- Occupational Therapy,
- Physical Therapy,
- Dental Hygiene,
- Addiction Counseling and Prevention,
- Medical Laboratory Science,
- Social Work,
- Nursing,
- CRNA,
- Public Health,
- Applied Behavior Analyst,
- Health Sciences Major
- Because of the individual nature of each program and its clinical experiences, the specifics of this policy may vary slightly. This manual is reviewed and updated annually by an appointed ad hoc committee, from both the Sanford School of Medicine and the School of Health Sciences.
- The contents of the manuals apply in full to both online and on-campus students as the Health Affairs disciplines will lead to clinical interactions with clients. Students are also responsible for being compliant with the policies of the manual, as well as the policies and practices of the facility at which they are training.
- Students should contact their academic advisor or another program official for a complete list of requirements.