tB TESTING

Tuberculosis (TB) is a common and deadly infectious disease that is caused by mycobacteria. TB most commonly affects the lungs but can also affect the central nervous system, lymphatic system, circulatory system, bones and joints. An injection (PPD) is typically given in the skin followed by a reading taken 48 to 72 hours later.

Option 1) Provide documentation of a negative PPD TB skin test valid for 6 months prior to the end of the course student registered for. NOTE: TB PPD documentation from pharmacy, clinic and/or doctors office must provide: *Name of manufacturer  *Trade name given * Lot/batch #  *Signature/Initials who gave immunization   *Date of immunization given *Results in mm not just positive or negative.

Option 2) If student is not permitted to complete a PPD TB test because of testing positive in the past the student must provide documentation of the past positive test result and complete one of the following;

a) Chest X-ray report showing no TB present within 6 months prior to the end of the course student registered for. b) T-Spot blood test report showing no TB present within 6 months prior to the end of the course student registered for.

The school does offer TB (PPD) testing in class for $25 which includes the reading of the test 48 to 72 hours after it was given.