Immunizations

Working in a healthcare setting there are risks of contracting diseases and risks of sharing diseases with vulnerable populations, like the elderly. To minimize all risks, our clinical partners require several vaccinations and immunizations to be documented before you can work with them. The required immunizations are:

1. Tuberculosis Test – TB is a dangerous lung disease that can be transmitted through the air from one person to the next. Based on previous experience, international students who have been immunized for TB will want to take the Quantiferon Test to avoid a false positive result from the 2-Step PPD test.
   1. Either a 2-Step PPD. For the first step, you will get an injection, and then 48 to 72 hours later, you will need to go back to the doctor to check your injection site. This process is repeated for step 2 within 1 – 3 weeks after the 1st one.
   2. Or a Quantiferon Test, which involves a single blood draw (suggested for students who may have been previously immunized to TB).

   If either comes back positive, the student will need a chest x-ray to demonstrate that they are negative for TB.

2. Hepatitis-B – Healthcare workers are at a higher risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens such as Hepatitis B. The Hep B vaccination will help prevent you from contracting the disease if exposed. Hep B can cause liver failure and death.
   1. 1st Dose on Day 1
   2. 2nd Dose a month later
   3. 3rd Dose given 4 months later after the 2nd one.
   4. Hepatitis-B titer is required for proof of immunization as well prior to starting the externship.
3. TDaP (Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis (Whooping Cough)) – This vaccine protects against three diseases caused by three types of bacteria. Working in healthcare, you may be exposed to these diseases.
   1. 1 Dose on Day 1. Must have been completed within the last 10 years to be accepted.
4. MMR (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella) – (proof of two dose vaccination or proof of immunity by titer)
5. Varicella (Chickenpox) - proof of two dose vaccination or proof of immunity by titer.
   1. A letter from the physician stating childhood exposure will not be accepted.
6. Influenza (given October 1 - March 31) - required yearly.

The following are recommended Immunizations, but not required:

Covid immunization– Proof of two dose immunization. If not immunized, a face shield and/or mask may be worn during the clinical shifts as per clinic site requirements.

Background Check, Drug Screening, and Immunizations Compliance

Salt Lake Technical College has contracted the services from American DataBank utilizing a comprehensive tool for student screening, immunizations, and compliance. This tool, named Complio, is configured to screen for each of the items listed above based on SLTech requirements. Students need to create an account with Complio during program orientation and SLTC will be notified when compliance has been met.

Ready to get started? Visit the admissions page for instructions and steps to follow for enrollment!

The Hybrid Program at our Jordan Campus is offered in a Competency Based Education (CBE) format. This allows students at the Jordan campus to accelerate and complete the courses as soon as competency is demonstrated. Students will be expected to invest a minimum of 12-18 hours per week (2-3 hours per day) on coursework and will enroll in each course according to the established sequence in the catalog. Of those expected hours, (in bold) Students are required to document 5 hours on campus each week to receive help, take exams, pass off skills, and to show adequate progress in their courses.

The Course at the West Valley campus is cohort-based and delivered in a lecture-based format and will take 2 semesters plus the externship hours.

Either model of instruction will result in a letter grade and 28 Semester Credits on your SLCC transcript.

Please contact an academic advisor with questions. Limited services may be available at Jordan Campus, call 801-957-6402 for an appointment.

• 16 years old at enrollment. Students must be graduated from high school to sit for the national exams.
• Current Nationwide Criminal Background check (issued by ADB Complio). If you have questions about specific results, please contact an advisor prior to enrolling.
• Drug Screen (10 panel) prior to externship - from SLCC approved provider (ADB Complio).
• Not listed on the sex offender web site.