Physical Examination and Proof of Immunizations

Due to frequent patient contact, a complete physical and immunizations are required to participate in the EMS program.   This exam must be documented on a NCTC Health and Physical Examination Form , and must include all requested information.   A physician or nurse practioner's acknowledgment of immunization must include immunity to Diphtheria/Tetanus, Hepatitis B (3 dose series), Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, and Varicella (Chicken Pox) (a note of proof of exposure can be submitted by attending physician or parent). A screening to determine the presence of Tuberculosis is also required yearly.

The potential student may go to their personal physician or nurse practitioner or any other place that do physicals and immunizations. If the student does not have a personal primary care provider, they may go to a minor emergency care center. The phonebook has many health resources when it comes to searching for a place to get a physical.

If a student cannot find their immunization records, the student can have a titer drawn to see if they have had the immunization. Usually the Measles, Mumps and Rubella series (MMR) is giving during childhood. The student must have either two doses of MMR or one dose of MMR and one does of Rubeola. The student must also have the three dose Hepatitis B series. This series of doses is given over a six month period, so it is highly recommended that the student begins the series immediately to have it completed before clinical rotations. Check with Health Departments in your area to see if they give these immunizations if your physician does not.

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