It is recommended that you purchase the prescribed books for each subject, as they are constantly referred to throughout the course. Limited copies are available for loan from the University Library. You will receive a list of prescribed books at enrolment.
Health Care Workers (HCW) may be exposed to, and transmit, vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs). Maintenance of immunity to VPDs in the HCW population helps prevent transmission of VPDs to and from HCWs and patients (DHS, March 2000).
It is strongly recommend that students ensure that they are adequately immunised against common infectious diseases and have received recommended vaccines to improve resistance to infectious agents such as Hepatitis B. Applicants should read the Summary of Policy Medicine, Dentistry Nursing and Physiotherapy Students and Diseases.
Some Health Care Agencies require students to produce evidence of vaccination status before commencing clinical placements. Students who are unable to satisfy health care agencies' requirements may be limited in their opportunities for clinical placements and progress in the course may be affected.
There is a fee associated with police record checks. Please check the Victoria Police website for further information.