Certified Medicine Aide Student Information

Health care workers are at considerable risk of being exposed to infectious diseases. One of those diseases, Hepatitis B, does have a vaccination available, similar to the childhood vaccination for polio, smallpox, diphtheria and pertussis.

In order for our students to protect themselves, we advise receiving the hepatitis vaccination. Please discuss your risk and this important preventive measure with your medical doctor and proceed as you decide.

In addition, please forward to your Hagerstown Community College instructor, the enclosed form signed by you in any spaces that are appropriate to your particular case. These forms (Agreement/Waiver for Hepatitis Vaccination, Medical Expense Waiver, and the Health Form) must be returned to the Health Professions Assistant prior to the first day of class. We cannot allow any student to begin working in the clinical area without having these forms completed correctly.

Your prompt attention to these details will facilitate the completion of your entrance requirements for health training programs. We encourage your good health and a wonderful learning experience.

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