HEALTH RECORDS/IMMUNIZATIONS/TITER REQUIREMENTS

HEALTH RECORDS/IMMUNIZATIONS/TITER REQUIREMENTS

(for the Surgical Technology Program)

In addition to the requirements of the New York State Public Health Laws, ALL Surgical Technology students have the following requirements:

• Physical – Students must submit the SUNY Niagara Physician’s Physical for Clinical Rotations form to the SUNY Niagara Wellness Center, at least 1 month prior to clinical rotations to avoid any delay or restriction regarding your attendance for clinical rotations, and stay current for 1 year.
  • Please allow 5 business days for your forms to be processed.
  • Faxed physical forms are NOT accepted.
  • Please be sure the physician has addressed all questions and signed all required areas.
  • If your physician identifies a health problem/issue, we may ask for additional information.
  • Note: Your Health Care Provider must qualify you to attend clinical with no restrictions.
• Two-step Tuberculosis Skin Testing (TST):
  • Required with the initial physical.
  • The second TST is to be given 7-21 days after the first one (NOT before 7 days).
  • TST is then updated annually.
  • Required information: date given, date read, and the result in mm.
  • For positive skin tests: A chest x-ray and/or a physician’s statement indicating no signs or symptoms of Tuberculosis disease are required.
  • No further TSTs are to be done after a positive skin test.
• Diphtheria Tetanus (NOT Tetanus Toxoid):
  • Proof of vaccination within the last 10 years.
  • Tdap is requested as a one-time update, rather than TD, if not already received.
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination:
  • Proof of current Seasonal Flu Vaccination is required during NYSDOH Stated Flu season.
  • Submit documentation with:
    • Date given
    • Place given
    • Person administering
    • Manufacturer, lot number, and expiration date of the vaccine
  • Submit to the SUNY Niagara Wellness Center and provide a copy to Surgical Technology faculty.
• COVID-19 Vaccination:
  • NOT required at this time.
  • However, admission and readmission into the Surgical Technology program MAY require it if clinical sites mandate COVID-19 vaccination.
  • If required:
    • Single-dose (J&J) or two-dose (Pfizer/Moderna) series, plus two weeks post-final dose.
    • Booster requirements:
      • Pfizer: 5 months after the final dose.
      • Moderna: 6 months after the final dose.
      • J&J: 2 months after the final dose.
  • Subject to change based on current guidelines.
• Hepatitis B Vaccination:
  • STRONGLY recommended.
  • Review the Hepatitis Vaccine Information document provided with the SUNY Niagara Physician’s Physical for Clinical Rotations form before making an informed decision.
• Health Status Changes:
  • If your health status changes during the program (surgery, pregnancy, injury, etc.), you must submit a medical clearance stating you may:
    • “Attend clinical with NO restrictions”
  • Upload this documentation in your Platinum Planner.
• Immunization Information:
  • You can view your immunization information on file by going to:
    • Banner Web → Enter Secure Area → Enter User ID (Student ID) → Enter PIN
    • Log In → Personal Information → Immunization Data Display
  • Note: Compliance refers to Public Health Laws – NOT Clinical Compliance.
• Clinical Clearance:
  • STUDENTS WILL BE GIVEN CLEARANCE FOR CLINICAL ROTATIONS by one of the Registered Nurses in the Wellness Center after ALL requirements have been satisfied.
  • Submission of the materials does NOT imply clearance.

CPR/BLS REQUIREMENTS

• Students must have a current, valid certification of training in Basic Life Support (CPR).
• The Basic Life Support (BLS) certification must include:
  • Resuscitation (one-man, two-man, child, infant)
  • Airway management
  • Automatic defibrillator
  • Bag-mask technique
  • The procedure MUST be demonstrated to a CPR instructor.
• Acceptable Courses for the Surgical Technology Program:
  • American Heart Association: Basic Life Support (BLS Provider)
  • American Red Cross: CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer
  • National Safety Council: Basic Life Support (BLS for the Health Care Provider)
• Certification Requirements:
  • Certification must be current and validated by Surgical Technology faculty.
  • A copy of the valid card must be submitted to the Surgical Technology faculty by the deadline established in each course.
  • Failure to meet the deadline for submission of valid CPR/BLS will result in exclusion from the clinical area.