Immunizations for Placements

COVID-19 Vaccine and implications for the completion of your immunization clearance requirements:

• Information about how students and employees can obtain Covid-19 vaccination can be found here.
• Our Nurses are happy to answer any questions that you may have. You can speak with a nurse by calling:
  • Ottawa campus: 613-727-4723 ext.7222 or by emailing healthservices@algonquincollege.com
  • Pembroke campus Health Services: 613-735-4700 ext. 2748
  • Perth campus Health Services: 613-267-2859 ext.5604

The Registered Nurses at the Ottawa, Perth, and Pembroke Campuses can help you with your forms, free of charge. Please bring your forms, copies of immunization records, and your health card to Health Services.

Completing your forms does not require the services of a physician. If your doctor fills them out for you, you may be charged a fee. If your form is completed by your physician, please ensure that he/she signs the document.

Copies of your immunization records and any required blood test results (if done at your doctor’s office) must be submitted with your forms. Records of childhood vaccinations can be obtained from your Public Health Unit.

Forms should be submitted to the Algonquin College campus you are attending (Ottawa, Pembroke, or Perth). It is recommended that you contact your academic program office to verify that your forms have been received and are complete. For the address of your Algonquin College campus, contact us.

An Entry Immunization Form is required for some programs. Up-to-date immunizations and screening for immunity to certain diseases will protect you against communicable diseases. The process can take 2-4 weeks, so plan ahead and start early!

It all starts with a phone call to Health Services to get you started. Please call the campus where you are attending your program of study:

• Ottawa campus: 613-727-4723 ext.7222
• Pembroke campus Health Services: 613-735-4700 ext. 2748
• Perth campus Health Services: 613-267-2859 ext.5604

Information About Immunizations

• TB testing is provided free of charge
• Hepatitis B vaccines are available at a reduced rate for Algonquin College students
• Free influenza vaccinations are offered during flu season
• Covid-19 vaccine is not yet available at our clinic
• If you require blood work, we can provide you with the necessary requisition form to bring to a lab. Blood work can also be done at the Ottawa campus.
• Some programs have specific deadlines for form completion. If you have any questions regarding requirements or deadlines, please contact your Program Coordinator.

Updated TB testing and proof of completion of your Hepatitis B vaccines are required yearly

If you’ve had a positive TB test, please contact Health Services to connect with a Registered Nurse to review and update your records.

• Ottawa campus: 613-727-4723 ext.7222 or by emailing healthservices@algonquincollege.com
• Pembroke campus Health Services: 613-735-4700 ext. 2748
• Perth campus Health Services: 613-267-2859 ext.5604

All required vaccinations and TB tests are available at the Ottawa, Perth and Pembroke campuses, and blood work can be done at the Ottawa campus as well.

Immunizations required for medical clearance for program placements or program admissions often take several appointments, depending on your medical/vaccination history. A timeline of 2-4 weeks might be required. Plan ahead and start early!

The first step is completing registration with Health Services. Information on how to register with Health Services can be found on our appointments page.

If you need to submit medical forms for your program, you can download them from your course web page. Plan ahead and start early! Forms must be submitted prior to field placements.

Note: Completing your forms does not require the services of a physician. If your doctor fills them out for you, you may be charged a fee. If your form is completed by your physician, please ensure that he/she signs the document. The Registered Nurses at the Ottawa, Perth, and Pembroke Campuses can help you with your forms, free of charge. Call your campus clinic to book an appointment, bring copies of immunization records and your health card to Health Services.

TB testing is provided free of charge. Hepatitis B vaccines are available at a reduced rate for Algonquin College students. Free influenza vaccinations are offered during the flu season. For all other immunizations, please check with our team. Health Services is available by phone to answer any questions that students may have: 613-727-4723 ext.7222.