Are vaccinations required for all programs at Platt College?

Not all programs require vaccinations. Vaccinations are required for programs with clinical rotations or externships, including Respiratory Therapy, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Medical Assisting, Medical Administrative Specialist, Vocational Nursing, Hemodialysis, Certified Nurse Assistant, Veterinary Technology, and Occupational Therapy Assistant. Students will be notified in advance of any immunization requirements and are responsible for obtaining all required vaccinations.

What vaccinations are required for the Respiratory Therapy program at Platt College?

Respiratory Therapy students at Platt College must obtain the following vaccinations 1–3 months prior to Clinical Rotation: MMR, Varicella (Chickenpox), Hepatitis B, TB, Influenza, and T-DAP. COVID-19 vaccination may also be required depending on site placement.

What vaccinations are required for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program at Platt College?

Diagnostic Medical Sonography students at Platt College must obtain Hepatitis B, MMR, Varicella (Chickenpox), T-DAP, and Influenza vaccinations 3 months prior to Clinical Rotation. TB must be completed 6 months prior to Clinical Rotation. COVID-19 vaccination may be required depending on site placement.

What vaccinations are required for the Medical Assisting program at Platt College?

Medical Assisting students at Platt College must obtain Hepatitis B vaccination 6 months prior to Extern and TB vaccination 1–3 months prior to Extern. COVID-19 vaccination may be required depending on site placement.

What vaccinations are required for the Medical Administrative Specialist program at Platt College?

Medical Administrative Specialist students at Platt College must obtain Hepatitis B vaccination 6 months prior to Extern and TB vaccination 1–3 months prior to Extern. COVID-19 vaccination may be required depending on site placement.

What vaccinations are required for the Vocational Nursing program at Platt College?

Vocational Nursing students at Platt College must obtain the following vaccinations 1 month prior to Clinical Rotation: MMR, Varicella (Chickenpox), Hepatitis B, TB, Influenza, and T-DAP. COVID-19 vaccination may be required depending on site placement.

What vaccinations are required for the Hemodialysis program at Platt College?

Hemodialysis students at Platt College must obtain the following vaccinations prior to Extern: MMR, Varicella (Chickenpox), Hepatitis B, TB, and Influenza. COVID-19 vaccination may be required depending on site placement.

What vaccinations are required for the Certified Nurse Assistant program at Platt College?

Certified Nurse Assistant students at Platt College must obtain TB and Influenza vaccinations prior to Extern. COVID-19 vaccination may be required depending on site placement.

What vaccinations are required for the Veterinary Technology program at Platt College?

Veterinary Technology students at Platt College must obtain T-DAP vaccination at the beginning of Core Coursework and Rabies vaccination prior to Core Courses. COVID-19 vaccination may be required depending on site placement.

What vaccinations are required for the Veterinary Technology Distance Education program at Platt College?

Veterinary Technology Distance Education students at Platt College must obtain T-DAP vaccination by Module 12 and Rabies vaccination prior to Core Courses. COVID-19 vaccination may be required depending on site placement.

What vaccinations are required for the Occupational Therapy Assistant program at Platt College?

Occupational Therapy Assistant students at Platt College must obtain the following vaccinations 1 month prior to Clinical Rotation: MMR, Varicella (Chickenpox), Hepatitis B, TB, Influenza, and T-DAP. COVID-19 vaccination may be required depending on site placement.

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Vaccinations may be required prior to the start of a clinical assignment or off-campus clinical instruction exercise. Students will be notified in advance if a particular course or clinical assignment will require any specific immunizations. Students will be responsible for obtaining all immunizations.

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