Student Health Requirements for Health Science Students

START: Now (requirements take months to complete)

DUE: May 15

Start this process NOW (upon admission to the program)!  Some of these Student Health requirements take months to complete.

• START HERE:  Student Health Requirements for Health Science Students (https://studenthealth.uiowa.edu/student-requirements-and-forms).  NOTE: See the section heading “Health Science Students”.
• NEXT:  Send immunization records as early as possible to:
  • email: immunizations@healthcare.uiowa.edu
  • fax: 319-335-7247
  • address (drop off): 4189 Westlawn South, Iowa City, IA 52242

If you have any questions regarding these health requirements, visit the University of Iowa Student Health website, contact via email immunizations@healthcare.uiowa.edu or by phone at 319-335-8370 (tell them you are a "Fall 2022 health science student in Pharmacy").

ICON (Iowa Courses Online) Course Invitation

OPEN: May

You will receive an email invitation to the ICON/Canvas course "Compliances - Class of 2026" at your University of Iowa email address. Please accept the course. Instructions to complete various PharmD requirements will be posted on the "Modules" page and are due by the dates listed.

• START HERE: "Accept" course invitation in message sent to your @uiowa.edu email address and follow instructions to complete all requirements.
• NEXT: ICON/Canvas >> Canvas Home (yellow ribbon) >> Compliances - Class of 2026 (select "modules" for instructions and links to training).
• NOTE: Completion start and due dates vary, so check back often to ensure you complete assignments well before deadlines.

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers

COMPLETION PERIOD: May 15 - July 1

Iowa law requires documentation of current certification in basic cardiac life support through a training program designated for health care providers that includes hands-on training.

The College of Pharmacy accepts the following BLS training certification options:

• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life support (BLS) -- full classroom course
• American Heart Association (AHA) HeartCode BLS -- blended learning course (online with a hands-on skills session)
• American Red Cross (ARC) Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers – in-person or blended learning

TRAINING OPTION 1 (preferred):

• START HERE:  ICON/Canvas >> Compliances - Class of 2026 (select "modules" for instructions and links to training).
• COMPLETE:  Take quiz and upload PDF certificate on ICON/Canvas >> Compliances - Class of 2026.

TRAINING OPTION 2 (advance registration required):

Students may register for the AHA HeartCode BLS (on-site hands-on skills portion only) offered at the College of Pharmacy during Orientation/Engagement Week (usually offered during the evening). Space is limited.

• TO UTILIZE TRAINING OPTION 2 STUDENTS MUST: 
  • EMAIL: Email both Dr. Jeanine Abrons (jeanine-abrons@uiowa.edu) and the Office of Professional Education (pharmacy-ope@uiowa.edu) no later than July 1 to secure a space in the on-site hands-on skills portion of the course.
  • REGISTER: Upon email confirmation from Dr. Abrons or the Office of Professional Education (OPE), register for the online web-based portion of the course at American Heart Association HeartCode BLS (https://shopcpr.heart.org/heartcode-bls).  NOTE: Payment for the online training portion of the HeartCode BLS is due upon online registration with the AHA. Payment for the hands-on session will be collected separately at the beginning of training at the College of Pharmacy.
  • ONLINE TRAINING: Complete online training and upload the online web-based certificate to the ICON quiz completing questions #1 and #3 between July 1 and August 1.  You will receive full quiz points after the hands-on skills session. NOTE: Hands-on skills training must be completed within 60 days of the online training. Do not take the online training prior to July 1.
  • ON-SITE SKILLS TRAINING: Be prepared to make $40.00 cash or check payment for the on-site hands-on skills portion of the training offered at the College of Pharmacy training site. NOTE: This amount is subject to change and is in addition to the amount previously paid to the AHA for the online portion of the training.
  • COMPLETE: Upload final hands-on skills session certificate (emailed after the completion) to ICON/Canvas >> Compliances - Class of 2026 (ICON/Canvas access instructions noted above).

Contact the Office of Professional Education (pharmacy-ope@uiowa.edu or +1 319 335 8795) with College of Pharmacy policy questions about BLS for Health Care Providers regarding both full classroom and blended learning courses.

Contact Dr. Jeanine Abrons (jeanine-abrons@uiowa.edu) with questions about AHA HeartCode BLS training offered at the College of Pharmacy.

Media Release

COMPLETION PERIOD: May 15 - July 15

• START HERE:  ICON/Canvas >> Compliances - Class of 2026 (select "modules" for instructions).

Contact Contact Office of Professional Education (pharmacy-ope@uiowa.edu or +1 319 335 8795) with questions about media release information.

Professional Engagement Course and Orientation

CLASS BEGINS: Week prior to UI Opening of Classes (initial week plus longitudinal course in P1 Fall)

Engagement: Professional Skills & Values (PHAR:8131)

Class begins on Monday of the week prior to the UI Opening of Classes for incoming P1 students. The initial week of the course includes both foundational topics that students will encounter throughout their pharmacy education as well as orientation components to familiarize students with the College of Pharmacy and other resources. Students may have some required Engagement course assignments due prior to arriving for Engagement Week (week prior to UI opening of classes).

• COURSE INVITATION: You will receive a course invitation via your @uiowa.edu email account in early summer. Please "accept" the course invitation.
• ASSIGNMENTS: Assignments are part of the course grade and should be completed by the due dates as required by Dr. Jeanine Abrons. NOTE: Some assignments may be due prior to Engagement Week (week prior to UI Opening of Classes).

Orientation (components within the Initial Week of the Engagement Course)

• BRING WITH YOU:
  • Social Security Number (SSN). NOTE: If you do not have a SSN, please work with Patricia McCormick (patricia-mccormick@uiowa.edu or +1 319 335 8795) before or upon arrival to Orientation.
  • If you worked in a pharmacy and/or some other state licensed position, bring:
    • License number for any professional license or registration, e.g. CPhT license number (certified pharmacy technician license), pharmacy support person, nurse, nurse aid, etc.
    • Organization name(s) and address(es) where you worked.
    • Organization license number (Every pharmacy has a number.  If you worked at more than one, please bring all of them.)
    • Exact date(s) of hire and employment.

Contact Dr. Jeanine Abrons (jeanine-abrons@uiowa.edu or +1 319 335 1114) with questions or for more information about the Engagement course.

Contact Office of Professional Education (pharmacy-ope@uiowa.edu or +1 319 335 8795) with questions about information to bring with you to Orientation.

2021 - 2022 Seasonal Influenza Vaccination

COMPLETION PERIOD: September 1 - November 30

Influenza vaccination information is required for several reasons:

• Many health care facilities require an influenza vaccination unless there is a medical contraindication.
• The UI College of Pharmacy (UICOP) is required to report the influenza vaccinations of its students and student volunteers to UIHC. Similarly, UIHC is required to include the UICOP information in its report about healthcare personnel influenza vaccination rates to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and The Joint Commission.

START HERE:  ICON/Canvas >> Compliances - Class of 2026 (select "modules" for instructions and information).

Contact Office of Professional Education (pharmacy-ope@uiowa.edu or +1 319 335 8795) with questions.