Special Expenses and Requirements

Health and Immunization Status Requirements

Students who are selected for the clinical year are required to submit a Status of Health and Immunization form signed by their physician. As part of this requirement, they are asked to provide proof of immunity or vaccination for Rubella, Hepatitis B, and Varicella Zoster. Students must have health insurance during their hospital phase and are required to provide proof of it prior to internship. The UWF Health Center uwf.edu/healthcenter provides immunizations, lab work, and physicals. 

Expenses

Expenses vary. 

Approximate costs for national exams and State of Florida licensure:

University Process

University Phase	Amount
Background Check and drug screening	$115
Immunization tracker	$40
Florida trainee license	$45
Transcript Request	$10
Physical Exam	$25
Hepatitis B immunization series if not currently vaccinated	$180
Trajecsys	$100
TB skin test (PPD)	$10
Flu vaccine	$15
Vaccinations or titers required for Rubella and Varicella Zoster can be done at the Health Center	variable based on the requirement
Health Insurance	variable

Post-Graduation

Post-Graduation Phase	Amount
ASCP Board of Certification exam	$225
State of Florida license	$100
Final Transcript requests	$20