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656 Bloodborne Pathogens in the Healthcare Setting
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Scenario

Tony has just been accepted to a local paramedic training program. Before beginning the program, the school requires students to receive the Hepatitis B vaccination and pay for it themselves.

No!

Typically, only employers are required to pay for the Hepatitis B vaccination series. Post-secondary schools can require the vaccination series as an admissions requirement, and require the applicant to pay for the cost. There have been instances where public school districts (K-12) have been required to pay for the vaccination series if there is a potential for the student to be exposed to bloodborne pathogens as part of their coursework.