TB Screening: there are 3 ways to become compliant with regards to TB screening:
Option one: 3 consecutive years of negative TB skin tests: If you have had negative TB skin tests for the past 3 years, you may upload copies of these skin tests to Certified in order to become compliant. Skin tests must be 11-13 months apart in order to be approved.
Option two: History of a positive TB skin test: If you have a history of a positive TB skin test, you can still become compliant. We will need more documentation.
DH students: you will need the following:
- Documentation of the positive TB skin test including your name, date of birth, mms of induration, designation as "positive," stamp or letterhead from facility, signature, and date of skin test reader
- Results of a quantiferon gold test (repeated annually)
- A completed TB Screening Questionnaire Form (repeated annually)
RN and RT students: you will need the following:
- Documentation of the positive TB skin test including your name, date of birth, mms of induration, designation as "positive," stamp or letterhead from facility, signature, and date of skin test reader
- Results of a chest x-ray within 6 months of entry into your program
- A completed TB Screening Questionnaire Form (repeated annually)
Option three (MOST POPULAR): 2-stage TB tests: If you do not fit into either category above, you will need to obtain 2 TB skin tests 1-3 weeks apart. If you test positive on your first test, DO NOT get your second test. Instead, follow the requirements for Option 2. If you test positive on your second test, follow the requirements for Option 2.
PLEASE PLAN AHEAD!
If your TB expires and shows as overdue in your account you will not be able to attend clinicals
Tuberculosis Skin Test Form
Resources:
by appointment only. Call (831) 479-6435 or email healthservices@cabrillo.edu to make an appointment.