IMMUNIZATIONS & SCREENING REQUIREMENTS
You DO NOT need to complete the following Immunizations and Screening Requirements until you are accepted into the program. Amarillo College requires immunizations, criminal background checks, and drug screening. Complio is an all-in-one compliance tracking program that is used.(Complio is compatible with Chrome and Firefox browsers only.)
Once you are accepted, you are required to have the following:
VACCINATIONS
- Measles Vaccination
- Rubella Vaccination
- Mumps Vaccination
- Hepatitis B Vaccinations (must have started the series)
- Varicella Vaccination
- Tdap Vaccination
- Flu vaccine
- Bacterial Menengitis Vaccination
- Tuberculosis Skin Test
TEXAS IMMUNIZATION & SCREENING REQUIREMENTS
The following requirements apply to all students enrolled in health-related programs in Texas schools, which will involve direct patient contact in program-affiliated medical care facilities. See ACCompliance
- Students born on or after January 1, 1957, must show, prior to first patient contact, acceptable written evidence of vaccination of two doses of measles-containing vaccine administered since January 1, 1968. Serologic confirmation of measles immunity is adequate. Evidence of immunity must consist of a laboratory report that indicates either confirmation of immunity or infection.
- Before program admission, students must show written evidence of vaccination of one dose of rubella (German measles) vaccine. Serologic confirmation of immunity to rubella is acceptable. Evidence of immunity must consist of a laboratory report that indicates either confirmation of immunity or infection.
- Students born on or after. January 1, 1957, must show written evidence of vaccination of one dose of mumps vaccine prior to first patient contact. Serologic confirmation of immunity to mumps is acceptable. Evidence of immunity must consist of a laboratory report that indicates either confirmation of immunity or infection.
- Students shall have received a complete series (three injections) of the hepatitis B vaccine prior to first patient contact.
- Students shall have received a complete series (two injections) of varicella (Chicken Pox) vaccine prior to first patient contact unless the first dose was received prior to thirteen years of age or must present documentation of varicella immunity. Proof of varicella immunity through laboratory results is acceptable in lieu of vaccine.
- Within the last ten years, one dose of tetanus-diphtheria toxoid (Td) is required. The booster dose may be in the form of a tetanus-diphtheria-pertussis-containing vaccine (Tdap).
- Students who have patient contact must show written evidence of Influenza Vaccination prior to the seasonal flu season.
- Bacterial Meningitis Vaccination https://www.actx.edu/admission/meningitis
TB SKIN TEST
All students must present documentation of a negative tuberculin skin test (PPD) administered within one year of beginning clinical activities prior to first patient contact or present evidence of a negative chest x-ray for tuberculosis (T.B.) obtained within one year of beginning clinical activities, if the T.B. skin test is positive. Tuberculosis skin tests must be repeated yearly while students are enrolled in a Health Science Program.
Questions concerning Texas immunization requirements should be directed to a private physician or the local or state health department (not to Amarillo College personnel)
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK
Amarillo College background checks are conducted by Complio, a firm specializing in background checks for healthcare workers. Your order must be placed online only, and typically takes 3-5 business days o complete. A.C. Compliance
Complio will not use your information for any other purposes other than a background check. Your credit will not be investigated, and your name will not be given out to any businesses.
Before proceeding with the Criminal Background Check process, you should first view and download the Amarillo College CBC Policy Statement. After reading the policy statement, you will need to sign the attached form and submit the signed form to your program director for placement into your application file. Your application to the program cannot be considered until this signed statement is on file.
Complete all required fields and hit Continue to enter your payment information. The payment of $48.00 plus sales tax for individuals living in Texas) can be made securely online with a credit or debit card. You can also pay by money order, but that will delay processing your background check until the money order is received by mail at the Complio office. You will be provided an order confirmation number and instructions on checking the status on the completion of your report by email.
If you need assistance, don't hesitate to contact Complio at A.C. Compliance.
DRUG SCREENS
The 10-panel drug screen procedure may take up to 30 days to complete. Students are required to order the drug screen and submit a specimen in sufficient time to be reviewed by the school before starting the clinic.
Incoming students should begin the drug screen process only upon directions from the department. Failure to complete the drug test in the time period required will result in withdrawal from the program. All drug screens must be ordered through Complio at www.actxcompliance.com, and urine specimens submitted within 30 days of ordering the drug screen.
For details regarding Drug Screening in Health Sciences, please refer to https://www.actx.edu/health_sciences/drug-screens