Confidentiality
Your health record is a private matter between you and your health care provider. Information can only be released with your written permission.
Transfer Student Health Record Release Form
Health Forms
All residents are required to have a completed health form on file with Student Health Services prior to the start of classes. Forms may be downloaded from the RMU website. Failure to comply may result in restriction of use of campus Student Health Services and participation in some campus activities such as intramural sports.
Health Form
Immunizations
The following immunizations are required:
- Two doses of Measles, Mumps, and Rubella Vaccine (MMR) for anyone born after 1957 or A blood titer indicating immunity.
- A booster dose of Tetanus Toxoid/Diphtheria (Td or Tdap) within the last 10 years
- A mantoux tuberculin skin test within the year or a chest x-ray (required for International students and students entering the Nursing Program)
- Varicella Vaccine (Chicken Pox) -2 doses- if no history of disease
- Hepatitis B Vaccine series -3 doses.
- International students are required to have proof of polio immunization.
- Meningitis (see Meningitis Information for complete details).
- Suggested Immunizations: HPV (females) - series of three, Hepatitis A - series of two.
Antigen Administration
Student Health Services will administer allergy injections and hymenoptera injections to students upon written orders from a private physician who provides the appropriate serum (see Antigen Administration Policy).
Physical Examinations
Student Health Services will not perform routine physical exams for the completion of a health form.
Hospital Transportation
For complete details about RMU's Hospital Transportation Policy, see RMU Hospital Transportation Policy
Medical Excuses
Student Health Services does not issue medical excuses covering class absences, missed examinations, etc. With the student's permission, the instructor may call the nurse for verification of the student's visit.
Health Insurance
Robert Morris University is committed to offering a student health insurance policy that balances the cost of the premium with quality health insurance coverage to meet the needs of our students. In order to achieve an affordable option, RMU is instituting a mandatory hard waiver policy for select groups of students. For complete details, see Student Health Insurance Policy
Accidents
All accidents must be reported to Student Health Services and a form completed within 48 hours of incident.
Disabilities
Students with disabilities that require special accommodations should contact the Center for Student Success in the Nicholson Center at (412) 397-4349.
Intramural Activities
Only students with a health form on file that documents a normal physical examination may participate in intramural sports.
For More Information,
Contact:
Rosmarie Bruich, R.N.
Student Health Nurse
Student Health Services
bruich@rmu.edu
412-397-6221 phone
412-397-3236 fax
Nicholson Center 2nd