A: No, you are not required to have your form completed by a health professional. Once you submit your form, a nurse from BCIT Student Health Services will review your form and records prior to providing you with information regarding your immunization requirements for clinical practice.
A: If you do not have your records at home, and have attempted to retrieve them through your family, family physician, public health or online records, please let us know when you send in your form. We will let you know what your best next steps are for ensuring your vaccinations are up to date.
A: Complete as many of your required vaccinations as possible before your deadline. If you have remaining items on your requirements form by the deadline, we will work with you to make alternative arrangements.
A: Once you submit your form and records, we will review your information and then send you an email with further instructions. For BC residents, this may include a requisition to take to any LifeLabs or outpatient lab to complete. For residents outside of BC, there will be information on how to request a requisition from a care provider.