Vaccination/Immunization/Titer Policy
While Nevada Career Institute does not require students to provide proof of vaccination prior to enrollment and the start of their program of study, programs offered by NCI may require a physical exam and proof of immunization and/or titers for communicable diseases such as Rubella and Hepatitis B, among others, and Tuberculosis testing prior to entering the internship/externship/clinical component of the program.
| IMMUNIZATION/TITER REQUIREMENTS BY PROGAM | |
|---|---|
| Medical Assistant | May be required by specific affiliates |
| Medical Office Specialist | May be required by specific affiliates |
| Medical Insurance Biller and Coder | May be required by specific affiliates |
| Vocational Nurse | Rubella Titer, Rubeola Titer, or MMR vaccination Varicella Zoster Titer or vaccination Hepatitis B vaccination Tuberculosis Testing |
| Surgical Technologist | Rubella Titer, Rubeola Titer, or MMR vaccination Varicella Zoster Titer or vaccination Hepatitis B vaccination Pertussis, Tetanus, and Diphtheria vaccination Tuberculosis Testing |
Students in the Vocational Nursing and Surgical Technologist programs should refer to the program’s Student Handbook for additional health and immunization requirements.
Health and immunization requirements are discussed during applicable program orientation.
