Nursing Immunization Requirements

Manhattan Area Technical College nursing programs require educational experiences that take place in clinical environments. To be eligible for these experiences, students must adhere to individual clinical facility requirements, which outline requirements for healthcare students in healthcare settings. To participate in clinical experiences, all documentation must be current and valid throughout any clinical course. Please review the immunization exemption information at the end of this section for possible exceptions.

Type of ImmunizationImmunization Requirement
Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) DocumentationThis vaccine requires two injections. This vaccine is usually received as a child. If it was not received at that time, it will be required to get two injections at least three months apart, or a titer can be done to prove immunity.
Chickenpox (Varicella) DocumentationThis vaccine requires two injections at least one month apart, or a titer can be done to show immunity. Proof of disease is not accepted.
Tetanus (TDAP) DocumentationA one-time dose of Tdap is needed. If the Tdap vaccination was administered over ten years ago, a Td (Tetanus) booster is required.
Hepatitis B (Hep B) Documentation*This vaccine is administered in three doses. The first and second dose are one month apart. The third dose is administered 4-6 months after the second dose. Students who lack documentation of the HepB vaccinations are considered unvaccinated and should receive additional doses as identified by their healthcare provider, or a titer can be done to determine immunity.
COVID-19 Documentation*Clinical sites require students to submit proof of vaccination against COVID.
Refer to the CDC’s Recommended Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule for additional guidance.

​Immunization Exemptions*

Manhattan Tech partners with a variety of healthcare providers to offer clinical and programmatic experiences for our students. Many of these clinical partners require that students meet specific vaccination and health requirements prior to beginning any on-site training. Depending on the clinical site, students may be permitted to request an exemption for certain vaccinations. However, some vaccines are mandated by the clinical agencies, and exemption approvals are not guaranteed. Approval is at the sole discretion of the clinical facility.

Students seeking an exemption due to medical or religious reasons must complete the online immunization exemption request and provide the required documentation.

Approval of a waiver by a clinical site may result in additional requirements, such as masking, use of enhanced PPE, or routine testing, as determined by the site. All exemptions must be submitted using the appropriate form and may be subject to annual review and renewal by the clinical site. If a student cannot complete clinical due to immunization requirements, then they cannot complete the course.

Chat