CWI students participating in clinical rotations with certain healthcare institutions, including but not limited to, Saint Alphonsus Health System and St. Luke’s Health System (“Healthcare Institutions”), are subject to the vaccination requirements of the Healthcare Institutions. The Healthcare Institutions have granted CWI the discretion to approve exemptions to their vaccination requirements for any known medical condition or disability of a qualified individual which prevents the student from receiving a vaccination. CWI may consider a request for an exemption from vaccine requirements only upon a student’s submission of this form and subject to meeting the following criteria.
An exemption from vaccine requirements for medical reasons may be provided so long as it is reasonable, does not create an undue hardship for program participants and/or the Healthcare Institutions, does not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the facility settings and/or to the requesting partyand does not materially alter the course or curriculum. Alternative health and safety protocols may be required if the exemption is granted. The student MUST submit proper documentation as provided below.
To request a vaccination exemption, you must complete the following steps:
- Have your doctor complete the Healthcare Provider Form which can be downloaded at the link below.
- Complete this form, providing all required information.
- Attach all requrired documentation (see requirements below) and the completed Healthcare Provider Form.
Once CWI has recevied your application, it will be reviewed by the Dean of Students to determine if it is complete and if the attached documentation supports CWI communicating an exemption to the Healthcare Institution. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Approval or denial of an exemption will be communicated to you via your CWI e-mail account. Healthcare Institutions reserve the right to change or modify their requirements or this process at any time.