HPD Student Handbook | 2019 - 2020

90 College of Medical Sciences 2019–2020 The following immunizations are required of all Master of Biomedical Sciences students: Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) • One of the following is required: two vaccinations or positive antibody titers for measles (rubeola) and rubella (lab reports required). • If a titer is negative or equivocal, the student must provide a booster shot with both titers or repeat the series and provide repeat titer report. Varicella (Chicken Pox) • One of the following is required: two vaccinations or positive antibody titer (lab report required). • If a titer is negative or equivocal, the student must provide a booster shot with both titers or repeat the series and provide repeat titer report. Hepatitis B • Both of the following are required: three vaccinations and positive surface antibody titer (lab report required). • If the series is in process, at least one shot must be provided, and the renewal date will be set accordingly. • If a titer is negative or equivocal, the student must repeat the series or provide repeat titer report. Tetanus-Diphtheria (Td) & Pertussis (Tdap) • Tdap is required, without regard to interval of previous dose of Td. PPD Skin Test (2 Step) • One of the following is required: negative two-step test (one to three weeks apart) or negative blood test (such as QuantiFERON Gold Blood Test or T-Spot Test) or if positive results, provide a chest X-ray and/or prophylactic treatment information done within the past six months. • The renewal date will be set for one year from date of latest test or two years from latest chest X-ray. 4. Anatomy Lab Personal Protective Equipment The NSU College of Medical Sciences requires that all students be properly attired with personal protective equipment [PPE] before entering the Anatomy Lab. To that end, there is a Standard Operating Procedure [SOP] which requires: • Students must use specified entering and exiting procedures for the Anatomy Lab and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).