Title: 02.04.002-Compliance Requirements

Policy Number: 02.04.002

Policy Title: Compliance Requirements

Status: Active

Policy:

In order to become fully enrolled in any Axon Education program, students must complete all required compliance documents by their assigned Compliance Deadline. Proof and documentation for all requirements must be submitted no later than this date. Students will be granted 30 days beyond their cohort start date to submit all required compliance documents and achieve Full Enrollment status. Failure to submit all required compliance documents by the assigned Compliance Deadline may result in the Administrative Cancellation of the student’s enrollment.

Compliance documents at Axon Education consist of the following:

Physical Attestation Form

Ten Panel Drug Screen with negative results

Tuberculosis (TB) Skin Test with negative results*

TDaP (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis) Vaccination

MMR (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella) Vaccination (may require multiple doses)

Varicella (Chickenpox) Vaccination (may require multiple doses)

Hepatitis B Vaccination (may require multiple doses)

*Note: TB skin test may result in a false positive if completed immediately after other immunizations. Students should consider obtaining a TB test before moving forward with new immunizations.

All vaccinations must be current at the time of full enrollment and throughout the duration of the program, and students are responsible for ensuring they remain up to date. For any vaccination that requires multiple doses, a student will not be considered fully vaccinated until every dose has been completed and reported to Axon Education. If a student is approved to defer their program to a later cohort, their Compliance Deadline will be adjusted accordingly.

If a student is unable to provide proof of vaccination or documentation of immunity, they may obtain a titer test at their own expense. Confirmation of immunity obtained through a titer test is acceptable for MMR, Hepatitis B, and Varicella.

The TDaP (Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis) vaccination is required every ten (10) years. Students must ensure their vaccination remains current throughout their enrollment in the program.

Tuberculosis (TB) testing is required annually. Axon requires all students to obtain a TB skin test, specifically. If a student has had previous exposure to TB, this must be disclosed to Axon Education. In such cases, the student may be required to provide a physician-reviewed chest X-ray or blood test confirming that they are not currently contagious. This requirement is in accordance with applicable Texas Health Code standards.

Students born on or after January 1, 1957, must provide acceptable evidence of vaccination with two doses of a measles-containing vaccine administered since January 1, 1968 (preferably the MMR vaccine). Additionally, these students must provide acceptable evidence of two doses of mumps vaccine and at least one dose of rubella vaccine prior to patient contact.

If a student needs to obtain a dose of the MMR vaccine during the compliance period, the Tuberculosis (TB) screening must be completed prior to receiving the MMR vaccination to ensure accurate testing results.

Students are required to provide proof of two doses of the varicella vaccine. Documentation of prior disease or immunity confirmed through a titer test is also acceptable.

Students must complete the full series of the Hepatitis B vaccine prior to beginning any direct patient care. Documentation of vaccination or confirmed immunity through a titer test is required.

All students are required to complete a ten-panel drug screen that presents negative results. For questions or procedures related to a positive drug screen, students should refer to Axon Education’s specific Drug Screen Policy for guidance on next steps and documentation requirements.

Students will receive detailed instructions on how to provide this documentation. In all cases, compliance requirements may be completed by uploading documents directly to the Student Portal or emailing documentation to support@axoneducation.com.