Frequently Asked Questions for Allied Health Students
1. Where is Health Services located?
Modesto Junior College has two (2) Health Service locations.
East Campus Health Services is located in Morris Memorial Building Room 108 Phone #: 575-6037 West Campus Health Services is located in Yosemite Hall - Room 113 Phone #: 575-6360
2. Why do I need two TB skin tests?
Most medical settings require two TB skin tests for certain programs.
3. What immunizations do I need?
Please refer to the Allied Health worksheet.
Please refer to the Allied Health worksheet reverse side. (Attached in pink).
5. Can I get all my immunizations/screenings at once?
No, the Hepatitis B and MMR vaccines are a series that must be completed over time. The two TB Screenings process must be completed over a minimum of nine days. If one TB screening is completed, at least one week prior to visiting Health Services, the second TB test can be completed with two visits and within 48 hours.
6. Do I make an appointment for my Health Clearance?
You may call Health Services directly at 575-6037. They do not make appointments during the Spring and Fall semesters.
7. What are the hours for Health Services?
Please visit: Health Services
8. Why do I need an MJC student ID card and a current semester sticker?
The student ID card determines that you are a student at MJC and the semester
Sticker states that you have paid your health fee. Health Services is not funded by general funds like other departments; we are funded by the health fee only.
9. How many times do I need to come into Health Services?
It is difficult to say because it depends on what services you will need. But the typical amount of visits is 4 or more.
10. How can I minimize the number of visits that I will make to Health Services?
By making an appointment and coming prepared. You will need to bring documented proof of immunizations/screenings to the Health Service office. Please refer to the pink worksheet for the requirements.
11. How long will my visit take in Health Services?
Visits can take anywhere from 15 to 60 minutes with the nurse. However, the wait time in general depends upon the number of students, current staffing or on a case by case basis. This is why it is important to make an appointment and be prepared.
12. Do I have to restart my Hep B series if I never completed it?
No, you do not. Check with the Health Services Nurse and she will instruct you.
13. What titers (blood work) will I need?
For most students, a titer for Varicella (Chicken-Pox) is needed. The measles, mumps, rubella and hepatitis B vaccines are needed; however, if you had these vaccines in the past, you may have titers to prove immunity.
14. Can I have blood work done at MJC and if not where can I get it done?
Titers may be obtained through Health Services or your medical provider.
15. Where can I get a physical if I don't have insurance?
Blood work, physicals, and immunizations can be obtained from your medical provider. Please visit Health Services for more information.
16. What is a Health Clearance?
A Health Clearance is a list of requirements set up by an institution. In the health setting, hospitals or skilled nursing facilities are responsible to protect their patients as well as staff from acquiring diseases during their time spent in a hospital or a skilled nursing facility. Prior to being granted the privilege of entering the clinical setting, you must provide proof of taking every step available to you to be free of diseases that have immunizations or treatments available for everyone's protection.
17. How do I receive a Health Clearance?
You can begin the process of securing your health clearance immediately by obtaining written proof of any immunizations you may have received as a child up until now. Check the list of what is required for your particular program (pink sheet). Bring all your documents to Health Services along with proof of your status as a current student. Once you have completed all of this, you will receive a "Yellow Clearance Form", signed and stamped by the Health Service Nurse.
BE SURE AND KEEP COPIES OF EVERYTHING FOR YOUR OWN FILES.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY CALL KENDIS BETTENCOURT IN THE ALLIED
HEALTH OFFICE AT 575-6569.
For more information on Modesto Junior College Health Services please click on the following link MJC Health Services
