Core Immunization Instructions

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Last updated: Jan 25, 2017

Medical Health Administration (MHA) would like to assist you in completing your externship application(s) in an efficient manner.  WE CANNOT REVIEW EXTERNSHIP APPLICATIONS ON A WALK-IN BASIS DUE TO THE TIME REQUIREMENT!  Please follow the processes outlined below to expedite your application(s) review:

  • Email the Medical Health Administration (MHA) office to request a copy of your immunization record report that includes all information on‐file at USF Health: mha@health.usf.edu 

  • Review and compare to the requirements for the facility where you are applying.  The requirements in some facilities may differ from the USF Requirements and you may need to have additional testing done such as antibody titers.
  • Complete any additional requirements (if applicable), including lab testing, TB screening, and/or fit-testing and obtain a copy of the verifications. The MHA office can only provide TB screening, flu shots and fit testing.  There is no charge to you for these services through the MHA office.  Contact the MHA office to schedule an appointment if needed. All other immunizations and/or titers can be obtained through Student Health Services or your PCP.
  • Complete all of the on-line Safety training modules (5 Total) located on the USF LEARN website https://learn.health.usf.edu/login/index.php.  Log in, click on “USF Health Training” and then “Role Based Training”.  The 5 required training modules are located in the “Safety: Back to Basics” folder.  Make sure you complete all 5 modules.
  • Set-up an appointment with the Medical Health Administration (MHA) office if you will be applying for an externship that requires a signature verifying that you meet all immunization requirements. Let us know how many applications you will have so we can allot enough time to complete the review(s). 
  • Complete the Externship application immunization form(s) using your USF immunization report emailed to you and bring the completed forms to your appointment.
  • MHA staff will update your USF record (if applicable), review, stamp and sign your applications for externships at the time of your appointment.

Process to Follow for Fit-Testing for N-95 Respirator:  If your externship institution requires an updated fit-test:

NOTE:  Students with facial hair that comes between the sealing surface of the mask and the face cannot be fit-tested (OSHA regulation). 

  • Complete, sign and date the Medical Clearance Questionnaire: Medical Evaluation Questionaire Mar 2016 - MS.docx
  • Email, fax or drop off the Medical Clearance Form to the MHA office. MHA staff will review and sign the clearance form if there are no contraindications.  Once you have completed the Medical Clearance Form and the MHA staff have signed it, you can schedule the fit testing.
  • Contact the Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) office to schedule your fit-testing.  Copy of directions to the EH&S office: Directions to EHS bldg .pdf. They will not accept “walk-ins”.You MUST bring the copy of the signed Medical Clearance Form with you!

Please contact Medical Health Administration at mha@health.usf.edu if you have any questions or need further clarification about this process.