Police and Medical Clearance

Police

Most agencies require vulnerable sector screening prior to acceptance to a practicum. It is the agency’s responsibility to ensure that the student knows what is required. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that they meet these requirements.

A student who has been convicted of an offence under the Criminal Code, for which they have not been pardoned, cannot be guaranteed a practicum and/or graduation. However, the Field Placement Specialist will attempt to work with the student to find an appropriate placement. Any student who has a concern about this is asked to discuss this with the Field Placement Specialist and Field Placement Coordinator.

Any costs associated with the police clearance process are the responsibility of the student. A police clearance may take from 4-6 weeks to secure and in many cases, students will not be allowed to start their practicum prior to receiving it.

Medical

Many agencies require Medical Clearances and/or have specific medical requirements. It is the agency’s responsibility to ensure that the student knows what is required. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure

that these requirements are met. Prior to qualifying for their first field placement students will be required to complete the requirements of H.S. Trax.

Students are also encouraged to assess their own personal risk in deciding what immunizations to get, whether or not these are required by the agency.