Annual TB Requirement
All continuing professional students (Nursing, Medicine, Pharmacy, Dentistry) are required to have an annual TB screening. Some students may need more frequent screening, depending on risk factors associated with their clinical work.
If you are PPD-positive, you will not need a PPD skin test. You are required to fill out a Sign and Symptom Review form at the time your class is due for its screening. Submit your completed form by fax (415-476-6137) or mail.
SHCS coordinates with your program administrator to arrange the following TB Screenings for each school. See below for a schedule:
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Dental 2 |
Go to your Annual TB Screening event: Placement: Tuesday, Oct. 6th, 12:15 to 1:15pm, D-4035 Bring a completed Sign and Symptom Review form to your event. |
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Dental 3 & 4 |
Your events are completed for the year. If you missed the event, you may drop into SHCS Mon., Tues., Wed. & Fri. from 9 am to 11:30 am and/or 1 pm to 4:30 pm. |
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Medicine 2 |
Go to your Annual TB Screening event: Bring a completed Sign and Symptom Review form to your event.
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Medicine 3 |
Go to your Annual TB Screening event: Placement: Tuesday, Oct. 20th, 3 to 4:30pm, Med Sci-172 Bring a completed Sign and Symptom Review form to your event. |
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Medicine 4 |
Drop into SHCS: Mon., Tues., Wed. & Fri. If on an away rotation, fax (415-476-6137) or mail a copy of your annual TB screening. |
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Nursing MS 2 & PhD |
Drop into SHCS: Mon., Tues., Wed. & Fri. If on an away rotation, fax (415-476-6137) or mail a copy of your annual TB screening. |
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Pharmacy 2 |
Go to your Annual TB Screening event: Placement: Tuesday, Sept. 29th, 9 to 10am, Med Sci-171 Bring a completed Sign and Symptom Review form to your event. |
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Pharmacy 3 |
Go to your Annual TB Screening event: Placement: Tuesday, Sept. 29th, 1pm to 2pm, Med Sci-171 Bring a completed Sign and Symptom Review form to your event. |
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Pharmacy 4 |
Drop into SHCS: Mon., Tues., Wed. & Fri. If on an away rotation, fax (415-476-6137) or mail a copy of your annual TB screening. |
NOTE: PPDs must be read between 48 and 72 hours after placement; therefore, PPDs cannot be placed on Thursdays. Holidays also effect the schedule; please plan accordingly.
Quantiferon Testing
Quantiferon testing is done on a case-by-case basis. Stop by SHCS and speak to a nurse.
Failure to Comply
If you neglect to obtain your annual screening, you will not be allowed to register for classes, receive your financial aid and/or you may be excluded from patient contact or clinical rotations.
