Health Science Programs – Prospective Students

Due to the number of Health Science Program Health Clearances we process at the Student Health Services, this page is dedicated to making the process for Program Clearances as smooth as possible.

Getting Started

1. READ THE LETTER ACCOMPANYING THE CLEARANCE FORM.  It contains all the information needed to guide you through the process, including prices, appointment information and important deadlines. 
2. Come in to the Student Health Services as soon as possible to pay for your initial appointment.  Do not delay scheduling as appointments fill up quickly.  We operate on a first-come/first-serve basis.
3. The Student Health Services staff will be happy to help you determine the successive appointments required for your program clearance.  Again, be familiar with the number of appointments needed by reading the letter accompanying the health clearance form.  Please be sure you have an appointment for all segments of the clearance.  There are no walk-ins available for processing health clearance forms.

PROGRAM HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
Key Points to Remember

1. Clinical agencies associated with Pasadena City College require students to undergo testing to be certain that they are free of communicable diseases and protected from contracting these diseases during the clinical rotations.
2. Accepted students may complete their medical clearances with their own healthcare providers (physicians or nurse practitioners).  A portion can be done at PCC while the physical must be done by another clinical agency (we will provide some low cost referrals).
3. Healthcare providers chosen by the student are responsible for completing the health requirements form. The staff at the PCC Student Health Services cannot be responsible for completing work started by an outside provider. The only exception is the review of lab work completed elsewhere.
4. Tuberculosis testing is required for students entering the health care system.  No skin test is necessary if a student has documented proof of a positive skin test. In that case, a chest x-ray will be required. Generally, tuberculosis skin tests are required annually while in the program.     
5. Blood tests are required to confirm immunity to communicable diseases and/or determine the need for vaccines.
6. Returning students usually do not need to repeat the lab work done for medical clearance forms. Each returning student is evaluated on an individual basis.
7. Most vaccines necessary for the program are available in the Student Health Services at low cost. Some vaccines require 2 or 3 injections.
8. Students must sign the Consent For Release of Information so that health care providers can release information about the student’s health requirements. Be assured that your medical history is confidential and shared only when absolutely necessary and appropriate.  We follow the HIPPA guidelines.

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