It is each student's responsibility to verify they are compliant with the health record policy and up to date with all immunizations and clinical/internship requirements.
Failure to remain compliant with the health records policy will result in the following: registration hold, immediate removal from classes, and/or inability to attend clinical/internship. Students who are dropped from their courses will only be able to add classes up to the add/drop dates as stated in the Academic Calendar and only once they become compliant with all health records requirements.
Health Record Renewals:
- Annual Flu Shot Due Nov 1 of each year
- Annual TB one-step or blood test
- BLS CPR renewal every two years
- TDAP every 10 years
CastleBranch or Viewpoint
All students must upload their renewal documentation to CastleBranch or Viewpoint. CastleBranch is available to assist with any errors: (888) 723-4263. The health record team is not able to upload any documents. CastleBranch | Screening and Clinical Experience Solutions
Any student who has registered with CastleBranch is not required to register with Viewpoint. However, students are allow to sign up and transfer documents to Viewpoint for an easier renewal process: Methodist College - Student Screening - Viewpoint Screening
Health Record Exemptions
Students can request an exemption from required immunization(s) or health record(s) for the following reasons:
- Exemption due to a medical condition
- Exemption due to religious beliefs
Students requesting an exemption must complete the Health Record Exemption Form and provide documentation. The form and documentation submitted will be reviewed and verified within two business days of receipt.
For medical exemptions: the form must be completed and submitted with documentation from a healthcare provider verifying the immunization(s) cannot be administered due to health reasons.
For religious exemptions: the form must be completed and submitted with a signed statement detailing the student's objection to the immunization(s) on religious grounds. The objection must set forth the specific religious belief that conflicts with the immunization(s). The religious objection may be personal and need not be directed by the tenets of an established religious organization. General philosophical or moral reluctance to allow immunizations will not provide a sufficient basis for an exemption.
Per Carle Health requirements, students who are granted an exemption may be required to mask during clinicals and/or complete titers for the exempted immunization(s). If the titer reveals a non-immune result the student must either receive the vaccination or complete a declination form. If a non-immune, non-vaccinated student is exposed to a disease, the student is required to sit out of their clinical/internship for the duration of the disease's incubation period.
Exemption Form: https://forms.office.com/r/1gJQ6VbxHD
Complete information on Methodist College Health Records requirements are fully outlined in the Methodist College Catalog and Graduate Catalog.