What are the Medical Clearance Prerequisites?

You are required to register with CastleBranch, at a one-time cost of $118.99. Through CastleBranch, you will upload your health requirements and prerequisite documents, which will be confidentially verified. This is a prerequisite for the course and must be completed before the first day of class.

If you encounter any issues, such as delays with scheduling appointments or updating expired immunizations, you must contact the program director immediately at cconnolly@ucsb.edu. Do not wait until the last minute, as delays may result in your inability to meet the deadline.

Please download the necessary forms from CastleBranch to take to your healthcare provider for completion. We strongly recommend that you also download the vaccination requirements from CastleBranch and bring them to your appointment. Your healthcare provider can verify your vaccination history, administer any additional vaccines or blood titers that may be needed, and sign the required medical clearance documents.

Below are the required health prerequisites you must obtain and upload to CastleBranch:

• Physical Exam
  • Proof of a physical examination within the past 6 months, signed by a physician, stating you have no physical limitations for participating in the classroom and clinical components of the EMT course.
  • The required form for your physician to sign is available on CastleBranch.
• 10-Panel Drug Screen
  • A 10-panel drug screen must be completed at a CastleBranch testing site. 
• Proof of the following immunizations:
  • Hepatitis B
    • Hepatitis B vaccination records,
    • Hepatitis B titer records, or
    • The Hepatitis B declination form (available on CastleBranch).
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
    • MMR vaccination records, or
    • Positive MMR titer.
  • Tdap (Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis)
    • Tdap vaccination record within the past 10 years, or
    • Tdap antibody titer.
  • Tuberculosis
    • A negative TB skin test within three months of the course start date,
    • Quantiferon-Gold blood test within three months of the course start date, or
    • For a previous positive TB skin test, documentation of a negative chest X-ray within the past 2 years.
  • Varicella
    • Varicella vaccination record,
    • Positive varicella titer, or
    • Documentation from your physician stating you have had chickenpox, including the date of illness.
• Other immunizations (no exemptions accepted due to the clinical partnerships):
  • Covid-19
    • COVID-19 vaccination record, including the initial series and one booster dose if eligible, or
    • If declining COVID-19 vaccination, please contact the director at cconnolly@ucsb.edu. 
  • Influenza (if your course is between September and March):
    • Influenza vaccination record within the previous 12 months, or
    • The influenza declination form (available on CastleBranch)

Failure to complete the Medical Clearance Prerequisites and upload all required documents to CastleBranch by the deadlines specified will result in removal from the course.

How to withdraw from a class

If you wish to withdraw from your IR course, you may do so until the last class session by notifying PaCE by using our help request form. No refund will be issued. A “No Credit” grade will be assigned as a final grade.

Drop Refund Policy

Requests for full refunds must be received in writing by June 12, 2025. There is a non-refundable $40 Drop Fee for all refunds. No refunds will be granted after June 12, 2025. Requests must be submitted in writing to help@professional.ucsb.edu.
 

Exceptions

All requests for exceptions must be submitted in writing by using our help request form. Be sure to attach any supporting documents (such as a doctor's note).

Campus Wifi

Please follow directions here to establish wifi connection when on campus.

Parking & Campus Map

The course will take place in Bren Hall. You can purchase parking permits from the kiosks in Structure 10:

Maps Links: Google Maps / Apple Maps

Permits are registered by your license plate, so please have your license plate number ready to input at the kiosk:

1. In Coastal Access spaces, you can pay for 4 hours, and if necessary, add an additional 1, 2, 3 or 4 hours. So, there is an option to add time if needed.
2. On the very top floor of Lot 10, visitors can purchase a 'VIP Permit,' which is $10 for the day.
3. You can go to the TPS office and purchase a bulk-day pass to pay in advance if you would like.

Parking at UCSB is the individual's responsibility. If you have any parking-specific questions, please direct them to tps-sales@ucsb.edu.
 

Campus Map

To see the best parking and location of the course, please review this campus map.

Do I receive a certificate or credential? Is there a test?

UCSB PaCE Certificates of Completion will be granted to students completing the course. If you wish to receive a grade for this course, a test will be administered online. Students who complete and pass the final exam will be granted a Digital Credential.

What can I expect from the Modern IR Detectors & System Applications course? 

This is a 5-day in-person course on the UCSB campus, covering IR detector theory, including hands-on laboratory experiments that provide foundational understanding for IR professionals. Please see the course schedule for a detailed breakdown of the course topics.