Immunization Record
Current immunization information must be submitted prior to the clinical portion of the program starting. You may require further immunization. All costs associated with vaccines are the responsibility of the student.
Professional Assault Response Training (PART®) © Intermediate certification
Accepted applicants will be required to provide evidence of PART® Intermediate certification upon admission to the program. PART® certification is valid for 3 years from the date of completion. Recertification may be required during your studies.
Transferring Lifting Repositioning (TLR®) Object Moving certification certification
Accepted applicants will be required to provide evidence of TLR® - Object Moving Certification upon admission to the program. TLR® certification is valid for 3 years from the date of completion. Recertification may be required during your studies.
WHMIS Globally Harmonized System (GHS) Certification
Accepted applicants are required to provide evidence of WHMIS certification upon admission to the program. Recertification will be required every three years to remain current.
Criminal Record Check
Criminal record checks are required and must include a vulnerable sector check. It is at the discretion of the health region whether a student with a criminal record will be allowed to participate in clinical components. All costs associated with the criminal record check are the responsibility of the student. Criminal record checks must be dated July 1 or later of the current program year.
At the discretion of the clinical agency, you may be declined access to a clinical placement based on the contents of the Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Search. The cost of the Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Search is your responsibility.
Food Safe Level 1 Certification
Food Safe Level 1 Certification prior to entry into the clinical practicum. Students are responsible for the costs of these certificates.
Mask Fit - 2 sizes
Accepted applicants are required to provide evidence of current N95 respirator mask fit testing prior to start of clinical practicum as directed by the program. Mask Testing is recommended to be updated annually, however, it is mandatory to be updated every 2 years. If expiry date occurs within the program delivery date, student must re-submit proof of testing that has a validity covering the duration of the program.
Standard First Aid
Standard First Aid and CPR Heartsaver CPR AED – Level C or equivalent are required prior to entry into clinical.
Personal and physical suitability.
This job is physically demanding and you will be on your feet continuously throughout your shifts (aside from your coffee and meal breaks). It can also be mentally and emotionally stressful and students must have a strong support system and coping strategies in place to do well.
