Tuberculosis Screening

Tuberculosis Screening

Why Is SCC Concerned About TB?

Section 199.290 of the Missouri Revised Statutes requires that all institutions of higher education in Missouri implement a targeted tuberculosis (TB) testing program for all on-campus students.

In compliance and because we feel a responsibility to the health and well-being of our students and community, SCC has adopted the Tuberculosis (TB) Screening and Testing policy for students.

What Are My Next Steps?

Complete part 1 of the TB Screening

TB Screening Form
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If you answered yes to any TB screening questions on your SCC Application for Admission or the electronic TB Screening Form, additional information will be required. You may register for classes at SCC for one semester. The following steps must be completed prior to registration in your second semester of classes at SCC.

Fill out this TB Screening form (PDF) and submit to:
St. Charles Community College
Enrollment Services Office
ADM 1113
4601 Mid Rivers Mall Dr., 
Cottleville, MO 63376

enrollment@stchas.edu

Forms will be accepted by mail, in person, scanned and emailed or submitted as attachments to the electronic TB Screening Form.

Here are your next steps:

  1. Print the TB Screening Questionaire for Students (Parts I, II, III).
  2. Have the form completed by your health care provider or County Health Department.
  3. Return the completed form and any additional documentation requested to the Enrollment Services.
  4. If you have been tested for TB within the past 12 months, we may be able to accept documentation from your health care provider. The document must have been completed by a health care provider within the past 12 months and must clearly indicate positive or negative results.

* Note: Additional documentation may be required depending upon the information provided on your TB Clinical Assessment or the results of your TB test.

What Is TB?

Tuberculosis, also known as TB, is a bacterial infection that usually attacks the lungs, but can attack any part of the body. TB is spread through the air from one person to another. Find more information about TB through the Center for Disease Control and Prevention at: http://www.cdc.gov/tb/

TB FAQ

How can I prevent catching TB?
  • Do not enclose yourself in small, stuffy areas with anyone who has active TB until they have been treated for at least two weeks.
  • If you are around someone with TB, wear face masks and take other protective measures until they are treated.
  • Encourage untreated people with TB to start getting treated to stop its spreading.
Can I still register for classes at SCC?
You will be able to enroll classes for one semester at SCC. Required documentation must be received and approved prior to registration in your second semester of classes at SCC.
Where can I get tested?
Contact your health care provider or county health department.
What if I have been tested for TB before?

In some cases, we may be able to accept documentation of prior TB screening that has been completed within the past 12 months. The document must have been completed by a health care provider within the past 12 months and must clearly indicate positive or negative results.

* Note: Additional documentation may be required depending upon the information provided on your TB Clinical Assessment or the results of your TB test.

What if the TB skin test is negative?
Submit the TB Clinical Assessment form after it has been completed by your health care provider. Negative skin test results must be submitted prior to registration for your second semester of classes.
What if the TB skin test is positive?
If you test positive, additional documentation and steps beyond the skin test results will be required. This information will be submitted with the TB Clinical Assessment form to be completed by your health care provider.
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