RCC Dental Program Immunization Requirements
Rogue Community College Dental Programs adhere to individual clinical facility requirements, as well as the Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) 409-030-0100 and (OAR) 333-019-1010, which outline requirements for healthcare staff in healthcare settings. The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) requires all students in a clinical setting to have completed all required vaccinations listed below. Students will also be required to pass a criminal background check and drug screen.
Complete this Immunization Form to accompany your application.
Hepatitis B Vaccine:
This vaccine is administered in three doses. The first and second dose is 1 month apart. The third dose is administered 4-6 months after the second dose. If you lack documentation of your HepB vaccinations you are considered unvaccinated and should receive additional doses as identified by your healthcare provider.
MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella):
This vaccine requires two injections. This vaccine is usually received as a child. If it was not received at that time, you will be required to get 2 injections at least 3 months apart, or you can have a titer done to prove you are immune.
Tetanus Toxoid-Diphtheria-Pertussis (Tdap):
You will need a one-time dose of Tdap. If the Tdap vaccination was administered over 10 years ago, you will need a Td (Tetanus) booster.
Tuberculin Skin Test (PPD) or Quantiferon Gold Test or Chest X-Ray:
The requirement for admission is a 2-step TB/PPD test. This entails having two separate Tuberculin Skin Tests, 1 to 3 weeks apart, or you can have a Quantiferon blood test done, or you can have a chest x-ray done. A chest x-ray is good for 10 years.
Varicella Zoster (Chicken Pox):
This vaccine requires two injections at least 1 month apart, or you can have a titer done to show you are immune.
CPR Card:
The CPR card must come from an American Heart Association certified instructor (card will say American Heart
Association or AHA). You must take the class that is for Healthcare Providers or BLS. The training must include CPR for adults, children and infants, as well as AED. The card must be valid from the term you begin the program through graduation.
Annual Flu Shot:
Clinical sites may require students to have an annual flu shot. At the beginning of each flu season, when the vaccine becomes available, you will be required to get a flu shot.
COVID-19 Vaccination:
Medical and Religious vaccine exceptions are accepted for the program. However, some clinical locations do require the vaccine.