Programs with a work, practicum, or clinical placement need up-to-date immunization records.
The process of getting your immunization records can take several weeks. We recommend you start the process as soon as possible.
Start with selecting your program below.
Step 1: Review list of immunizations
Step 1: Review list of immunizations
Step 1: Review list of immunizations
Step 1: Review list of immunizations
Step 1: Review list of immunizations
Step 1: Review list of immunizations
Step 1: Review list of immunizations
Step 1: Review list of immunizations
Step 1: Review list of immunizations
Step 1: Review list of immunizations
Step 1: Review list of immunizations
Step 1: Review list of immunizations
Step 1: Review list of immunizations
Step 1: Review list of immunizations
First dose of DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis), one reinforcing booster dose of pertussis after the age of 18, and a reinforcing dose of Td (tetanus, diphtheria) every 10 years
First dose of MMR (measles, mumps, rubella)
Tuberculin (TB) skin test must be done within 1 year of your program start date. A positive TB test needs a chest X-ray completed within 6 months of your program start date
A reported history of varicella disease (Chickenpox) if you were born in Canada before January 2001. If there is no history of varicella, you are unsure, or you are an international student you need a blood test to check for immunity to varicella. If your blood test is negative, then you need the first dose of varicella
Rabies vaccine
Two doses of COVID-19 vaccine (highly recommended as this is still required by many placement sites. If you do not intend to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, please visit the missing immunization page)
First dose of Hepatitis B
Completion of Td series
Second dose of MMR
Second dose of varicella
Your first dose of Hepatitis B vaccine
Hepatitis B surface antibody blood test due 30 days after third dose of hepatitis
Tetanus
Diptheria
Step 2: Download Practicum Immunization form
Programs with a work, practicum, or clinical placement need up to date immunization records.
The process of getting your immunization records can take several weeks. We recommend you start the process as soon as possible
Download the Immunization form
The first page of the form provides important information on completing the form.
Note: several programs need this item completed at least 60 days before the start of practicum.
Step 3: Submit Practicum Immunization form
Note: Due to the low risk of exposure to polio in Alberta, immunizations are not needed. Individuals will be assessed upon employment.
If you have any other questions or concerns, please reach out to immunizations@norquest.ca