Immunizations and Background Check Information

IMPORTANT PROGRAM APPLICATION INFORMATION – ALL STUDENTS MUST READ!

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Effective 11/01/07
No voucher required to receive free/low-cost ADULT immunizations for un- and underinsured students!!! Simply Call to make an appointment up to 2 days in advance. For more information visit the Texas Department of State Health Services .

1. Immunizations – Some Allied Health programs require a full course of immunizations.
Program applications are NOT accepted without completed immunization forms. Some
vaccinations (Hepatitis B in particular) can take up to 6 months to complete the vaccination process, so prior planning is critical.

For immunization records or to receive any of the necessary shots please contact your local physician or the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District:

Main Clinic 345 W. Commerce, 78205
Tel: 210.207.8894
Hours: 9-3:30 M-F

Valley View 8523 Blanco, 78216
Tel: 210.207.8735
Hours: 9-5:30 M-F

2. Criminal Background Check – Students must initiate the background check process at least 5 days prior to the date your class begins. Your acceptance to the program is conditional upon successful completion of the criminal background check. Background Checks will not be accepted if they were completed more than 3 months before the start date of the program/course. The background checks are conducted by PreCheck Inc., a firm specializing in background checks for healthcare workers. To access PreCheck visit their website at www.precheck.com .

If you do not have a credit card or debit card you will be able to pay by money order when completing the background check online, please send money order made payable to“PreCheck Inc.” with a copy of the email you will receive confirming your order. Mail to PreCheck Inc., 1283 N. Post Oak Road, Houston, TX 77055. Your background check will not be started until your payment is received. If payment is made online with a credit or debit card the background check will be within 24 hours.

3. Program Specific Requirements – Each program may have additional application
requirements (i.e. proof of current Healthcare Provider CPR; high school diploma or GED, etc…).

4. Program applications are NOT accepted without completed immunization forms.

Susan Woods, CWDP
Allied Health Program Manager
Corporate & Community Education
Phone (210) 486-3406
Fax (210) 486-3926