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Immunization Requirement

Genetic Counseling Student Requirements

Genetic Counseling students must adhere to UCLA’s Immunization Policy and the public health policies, rules, and regulations at assigned clinical sites; both those operated by the University of California and its affiliates, so that they may provide healthcare services. If there are any objections or barriers to compliance, the student must immediately notify the Program Director or Student Affairs Officer. Please be advised that affiliated fieldwork sites may require submission of immunization records as part of their onboarding process. While UCLA recognizes immunization exceptions for Medical, Religious, and Personal reasons, the Genetic Counseling Program cannot guarantee that all affiliated fieldwork sites will honor these exceptions. As a result, students requesting vaccine exceptions may experience limited availability of fieldwork opportunities.

Requirements:

  • Updated COVID-19 vaccine or declination
  • Positive MMR titer OR proof of receipt of 2 doses of MMR vaccine (first dose needs to be on or after first birthday).
  • Positive Varicella titer OR proof of receipt of 2 doses of Varicella vaccine (first dose needs to be on or after first birthday).
  • Positive Hepatitis B surface antibody titer (HBsAb): Students not already immune to Hep B must have at least 2 doses of the Hep B series before class starts (or show proof of positive Hepatitis B surface Antigen). The entire Hepatitis B requirement must be completed by the first day of the spring semester or you will not be able to continue.
  • Negative IGRA (T-Spot, QuantiFERON®-TB test) within 6 months. If the result is positive, proof of negative Chest X-Ray is required.
  • Tdap: 1 dose after age 11 AND Td or Tdap booster within the last 10 years.
  • Meningococcal conjugate (Serogroups A,C,Y & W 135): Only for students under 22 years old: 1 dose on or after age 16.
  • Seasonal Influenza vaccine given after August 1st of entering year.

How to Comply with the UC Immunization Requirements:

  1. Submit your Statement of Intent to Register SIR/SLR.

  2. Be prepared! Gather all of the info you’ll need to complete your requirements online.

  3. Go to the UCLA Immunization Requirements website and sign in to MyStudentChart.

  4. Sign into MyStudentChart using the "Sign in with your MyUCLA Logon ID" button.

  5. From the Home Page, click the Menu bar on the left-hand side. Scroll down and choose Questionnaires. Then, complete the Immunization Clearance, which also contains the TB screening questionnaire.

  6. Answer all required fields and upload supporting immunization records, including images, PDFs, laboratory tests and/or chest x-rays. The Immunization Worksheet for Outside Providers may be submitted in lieu of original immunization records, but must be completed by your primary care provider.

  7. You can check your compliance status by scrolling down the Menu bar and selecting Immunization Clearance Report.