Special Expenses and Requirements
Additional expenses for those pursuing a CLS degree
Expenses
Expenses vary.
Approximate costs for national exams and State of Florida licensure:
| 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 |
| Hospital Phase | Amount |
|---|---|
| ASCP Board of Certification exam | $225 |
| State of Florida license | $100 |
| Final Transcript requests | $20 |
Health and Immunization Status Requirements
| Health insurance | $400 |
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 hospital phase. The UWF Health Center uwf.edu/healthcenter provides immunizations, lab work, and physicals. The most current price list is on the website.
