Offering higher education services since 2012 and clearing over 10,000 students per academic year, LATUS has extensive knowledge and experience in delivering occupational health services to education and healthcare students.
The service works closely with university clients to ensure that every student’s occupational health journey is a positive experience.
Your Campus, Our Clinic
Occupational health is an advisory service that provides universities with advice and support to help ensure a student is best placed to thrive on the course, ultimately graduate, and work in their chosen profession/field.
HE occupational health student services consist of three main areas:
- Fitness to Train Clearance
- Immunity Clearance
- Referral Service
LATUS uses registered nurses and trained phlebotomists who will adhere to relevant guidance, including that of Higher Education Occupational Physicians/Practitioners (HEOPS), the Green Book, and the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Fitness to Train: Clinical and Educational Courses
Fitness to Train (FTT) is the health clearance service required by universities as part of the enrolment process. The FTT service is an electronic paperless service. Students can download the OH Clearance App to access the Health Questionnaire, or a link to the questionnaire will be sent to them.
The questionnaire questions are based on the HEOPS fitness standards guidance for the profession of study. If health declaration(s) are made within the FTT questionnaire, an occupational health follow-up will be required, usually via a telephone consultation with an experienced occupational health nurse or physician.
A certificate will be issued, along with an accompanying report, if necessary, to provide advice, recommendations, or possible adjustments for consideration, as advised by the clinician and in line with guidance.
Vaccination and Immunity Appointments
Students are required to protect service users, colleagues, and themselves by being immunised against serious communicable diseases when vaccines are available.
- Occupational health follows the HEOPS guidance by course on testing for immunity and infection.
- Occupational health will liaise with the university to schedule the vaccination visits; appointments are arranged on campus.
- Students must achieve a minimum clearance status before being cleared to attend placement settings.
- Clearance status can be tracked for the student via their app. University colleagues can track status for individuals, course groups, or entire cohorts via the ‘Real Time’ updates.
Below is a breakdown of vaccines and blood tests offered.
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Vaccine
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Blood Test
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Hepatitis B
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Hepatitis B Titres
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MMR
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Hepatitis B Surface Antigen
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Varicella
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Hepatitis C
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BCG
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HIV
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IGRA
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Measles Immunity
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Rubella Immunity
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Varicella Immunity
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Referral Service
HE occupational health services also include on-course referrals for students who may have had a change in medical condition or a new diagnosis. Tutors or course leads can complete online referrals that link directly to the OH system. The system shows ‘Real Time’ tracking updates that clearly show appointment details and status updates. All reports are completed and sent within 24 hours of the consultation (subject to student consent).
Immunity Requirements
Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Radiography & Social Work
The immunity requirements for these courses are as follows:
- Tuberculosis
- Varicella
- Measles and Rubella
- Hepatitis B*
* Immunisation for social workers only for those exposed to unfixed human blood or tissues.
Medicine, Dental, Paramedic, Midwifery & ODP
The immunity requirements for these courses are as follows:
- Tuberculosis
- Varicella
- Measles and Rubella
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- HIV
- Hepatitis B Surface Antigen
Pharmacy
The immunity requirements for pharmacy students are as follows:
- Measles and Rubella
Blood Tests
Blood tests screen for diseases/immunity as required for your placement/training. The tests include:
- Tuberculosis (test for infection)
- Hepatitis B surface antigen (test for infection)
- HIV (test for infection)
- Hepatitis C (test for infection)
- Hepatitis B surface antibodies (test for immunity following vaccination)
- Varicella (test for immunity)
Vaccines
Vaccines are given to provide immunity and to protect you and others whilst you are on placement/training. Vaccination dates are scheduled into your timetable. You must attend these scheduled vaccination sessions to be cleared for placement. Failure to do so is likely to result in a delay in the commencement of your placement.
Hepatitis B Vaccine
Hepatitis B is transmitted through blood and bodily fluids.
A course of Hepatitis B consists of three vaccines given over 6 months, with the following intervals: 0 (first attendance), 1 month, and 6 months.
Sometimes an accelerated course is given, consisting of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd vaccinations, each 1 month apart, followed by a booster at 12 months. Both courses are followed by a blood test conducted 4 weeks after completion. This blood test checks whether you have developed sufficient antibodies to the vaccine. Occasionally, additional doses of the vaccine may be required.
Varicella
This vaccine protects against varicella (also known as chickenpox). An initial immunity check is conducted via a blood test unless you have confirmed evidence of your disease history. If you are not immune, you will be required to have the varicella vaccination.
A course of 2 vaccinations will be given four weeks apart. It is essential to complete the course for full protection.
Tuberculosis (BCG)
This vaccine protects against tuberculosis (TB) and is for students who have not previously vaccinated.
Measles & Rubella
It is a requirement for all clinical courses that students have immunity to measles and rubella. You will therefore need to provide evidence of this to the Occupational Health Department as one of the following: disease history, blood test results showing positive immunity, or 2 MMR vaccines (or equivalent individual vaccines).
Tailored Health Services for Universities & Colleges
We offer a seamless, all-in-one occupational health solution designed around the evolving needs of higher education institutions.
- Pre-placement and exit medicals
- Vision screening, spirometry, audiometry
- Occupational hygiene and musculoskeletal assessments
- FFT requires students to complete a health questionnaire
- Clearance for placement relates to vaccination and blood tests
- On Course referrals
- Psychiatric/MH assessments (when requested by the university)
- Vaccination certificates
- Fit To Practice certificates
- Elective clearances
Mental Health & Neurodiversity
Mental health support is essential in education. We offer mental health first aid training, neurodiversity awareness sessions and one-to-one referrals for students and staff. Digital resources from The Vault help you promote key awareness events across campus. Whether delivered in person or remotely, our services create a more inclusive and supportive environment, ensuring your university meets its duty of care while improving wellbeing for all.
On-Site & Remote Services
Our flexible health services are designed for the university setting. We deliver vaccination clinics during peak times, individual health checks, and Fit to Train consultations directly on campus. Remote services include virtual consultations and home screening kits with results tracked through our YODHA platform. With full nationwide coverage and minimal disruption to academic schedules, we make it easy to keep your students and staff healthy and supported.
Why LATUS for Higher Education?
We offer a seamless, all-in-one occupational health solution designed around the evolving needs of higher education institutions
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Our YODHA platform and digital-first tools give your staff 24/7 access to their health data and wellbeing support.
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Every service is tailored, from compliance checklists to wellbeing engagement, because no two campuses are the same.
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