Curtin University of Technology
Last modified 5/16/08 12:19 PM
Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 00301J
The Sydney Campus of Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 02637B
Staphylococcus aureus is responsible for a wide variety of infections especially in hospital environments where patients are at increased risk. Antibiotics are commonly used in the treatment of Staph. aureus infections but the Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus strain is resistant to almost all antibiotics and can therefore cause serious and often fatal infections.
It is a requirement of the enabling Agreement that all clinical students have a MRSA clearance if you have worked in a clinical area or been a patient in a hospital outside Western Australia within the past twelve months.
You may have been exposed to the infection through other types of facilities, such as schools or child care institutions in other countries. f you are concerned about your possible exposure, consult your clinical co-ordinator/Director of Clinical Programs. You are responsible for maintaining a level of health consistent with safe clinical practice. To assist, an annual declaration about possible exposure to MRSA is required.
Complete the following form as a record of your screening status and send to your school office. This form is in Adobe PDF format.
