Health Screening Information

Why Health Screening?

The Faculty of Health Sciences at McMaster University is committed to providing a safe learning environment for our students. Completion of the Level 1 Health Screening Record and compliance with subsequent Tuberculosis screening will ensure your safety and that of your patients.

The information collected on the Level 1 Health Screening form and subsequent Tuberculosis screening is used to verify that you meet the health requirements to practice safely in clinical settings and provides a baseline health profile for you as you begin your health care career. Through this process you will have the opportunity to fulfill your first professional commitment and that is, to your safety and to those with whom you will interact.

What is important to know, is simply complying with the recommended vaccination schedule, does not always provide protection. For example, it is currently estimated that four out of five young adults in Ontario are not fully protected against Mumps, visit MUMPS for more information.

Strict confidentiality regarding your health status will be maintained. Students who are accepted into the program and have a communicable disease are able to continue their studies. Counselling will be mandatory to ensure student and patient safety.

Once you have cleared your health screening, your original form will be returned to you. Keep your health record in a safe location, as you will need to refer to it, or present it while in clinical or on elective placements.

Questions?

To help answer your immunization questions, the Public Health Agency of Canada has an interactive website with information from the National Advisory Committee on Immunizations, and recommendations for Health Care Professionals.

Questions or concerns about the Year 1 Health Screening record, or upper year health screening requirements can be directed to Gillian Schaible at hrsadmin@mcmaster.ca, or (905) 525-9140 ext. 22249

Student Wellness Centre

The Student Wellness Centre is open year round, and are located in the McMaster University Student Centre B101 and B106. They are committed to the highest level of care throughout the year, by health professionals who are friendly, concerned and accessible to you, the student of McMaster.

Student Wellness can assist with all aspects of your Health Screening requirements, including the Level 1 Health Screening record and annual TB Skin testing. There are no additional fees for any McMaster academic health requirement forms. Fees may be charged for non McMaster health forms, i.e. volunteer or elective placements. Remember, the Student Wellness Centre is open all summer, so book an appointment early to ensure your deadlines are met.  To learn more or to make an appointment, call ext. 27700 or see Student Wellness Centre.