Physical Therapist Assistant Program - Tarrant County College

Health Status and ImmunizationsAfter accepted into the program, the student must submit documentation to verify health status andimmunizations before classes begin in the Fall semester. The information must be documented by a qualifiedhealthcare provider on the TCC health form provided to the student. Students must meet the following immunityrequirements:• Mumps, measles, rubella, polio: proof of immunity through vaccination or titer. Must be documented prior to first dayof classes.• Tuberculosis: current skin test showing no active TB (or X-ray where necessary); this test must be no older than oneyear and must be no re-administered yearly. Must be documented prior to first day of classes.• Tetanus/diphtheria: current immunization; must be documented prior to first day of classes.• Hepatitis A: recommended but not mandatory.• Hepatitis B: complete series or proof of immunity titer mandatory prior to first clinical rotation.• Meningitis, in certain circumstance may be required before registration.• Flu vaccine each winter semester for clinical placement. (Note: if student declines the flu vaccine and signs a waiver,the student may be required to wear infection control mask at all times during clinical courses.)Health and Liability InsuranceStudents will be asked to provide proof of personal health insurance just prior to the start of clinical courses (seeAppendix A for timing of clinical courses within the curriculum). Students must provide documentation indicatingthey are covered with at least “catastrophic or emergency care” and/or a county health care card. Note: Healthinsurance is recommended, but not required, prior to the start of the program courses.Students are not required to purchase their own patient liability insurance for clinical courses. TCC obtains theinsurance certificate and provides this information to each clinical site. The fee associated with this insurance ispaid for by students during the fall semester of each year. Basically, students are covered at one million dollar perincident/three million total. Note: This insurance does not pay for injuries to the student at clinical – only forthe patient. The student is completely responsible for costs incurred if injured while in clinical. Thisinsurance may not cover all legal costs if a patient is injured by the student. Students who are accepted intothe program will be required to sign a statement of understanding for liability insurance requirements.Dress Code for Clinical and Off-Campus ToursIt is mandatory for students to wear the program-approved uniform to all clinicals, professional seminars, and offcampusevents. The uniform consists of plain, khaki-colored, twill pants/slack and a navy blue polo-style shortsleevedshirt. The student is also required to purchase a plain white, hip-length lab coat. Shoes must be mostlywhite and provide the student with good arch support – no open toe or slides; no sandals, including “croc-style”.Women are allowed to wear a maximum of two stud earrings in each ear (no bars) and men may not wear earringsat all. No other visible piercings (including tongue) are allowed. Clinical sites may require students to wear longsleeves to cover tattoos. Note: Do not purchase uniform before receiving explicit instructions from faculty.Physical Therapist Assistant Program– 2013 Admissions Information Booklet - Revised Oct 2012Page 10