The College of Medicine (COM) and UF School of PA Studies (SPAS)have a long-standing commitment to protect the health and well-being of students, faculty, staff, patients and the general public. Students in the SPAS are required to show proof of appropriate immunity, or documented immunization, prior to matriculation and/or the onset of actual patient contact. In addition, the College of Medicine offers educational programming to assist students in the attainment and maintenance of optimal physical and mental health.
Ultimately, each student is responsible for his/her health and safety in the clinical/educational setting. Therefore, it is the goal of the COM and SPAS that all students learn appropriate policies and procedures to follow in the event that they are injured or potentially exposed to bloodborne pathogens or other communicable diseases. During the curriculum, presentations are given on universal blood and body fluid precautions, infection control and prevention of the spread of communicable disease.