Experiential Learning “supports students in gaining hands-on learning that helps them transition to employment”^[1]. Experiential Learning can take the form of co-operative education, degree work placement, clinical/field placement, fieldwork/simulation labs, capstone/applied research projects, and service learning.

Please note that while the College does not require COVID-19 vaccination, students are required to follow the policies in place at work-term/placement sites. This means that you may be required to provide proof of vaccination to your employer/placement host in order to participate in and complete your work term/placement.

Below are requirements for our Pharmacy Technician students within the program:

Updated immunization/vaccinations:

• Measles Mumps and Rubella (MMR)
• TB Status
• Varicella (Chicken Pox)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria (Td)
• Pertussis
• Polio
• Hepatitis B
• Influenza – Mandatory (to submit during the flu season only (Oct-early April)
• COVID-19 Vaccine – Non-Mandatory for placement clearance but highly recommended

Other requirements:

• Standard First Aid
• CPR Level C
• Vulnerable Sector Police Check. Any previous criminal record must be pardoned.
• Student Health Form Agreement (Full Form)
• Health Care Provider Signature
• Mask Fit (required for placement in semester four) (shaving of portion of face may be required to meet safety standards)

All of the above requirements must be in effect for the duration of each placement.

Helpful links & Contacts:

Clinical Placement Information Website

Consent Form Link to Access the ParaMed Website

ParaMed Account to Submit Placement Requirement to Clear for Placement

ParaMed – Nurse:  centennial.requisite@paramed.com  416-222-8817 ext. 213 or 245

Book a Mask Fit

MyCard – Photo upload myphoto.centennialcollege.ca

Clinical Placement Officer clinicalplacements@centennialcollege.ca

Student Advisor International Office msmith@centennialcollege.ca or sage@centennialcollege.ca

The status of clinical/field placements and co-op work terms will be subject to public health directives and the reopening plan. Students may complete their placement requirements at sites that are permitted to open, either onsite, following appropriate health and safety protocols, or remotely. Students will be asked to read and sign a Student Informed Consent form in order to ensure that they understand their rights and the potential health and safety risks. Similarly, employers and/or placement hosts will be required to complete an Employer/Placement Health and Safety Site Checklist.