Experiential Learning Requirements

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.

All second and third year students are assigned to a weekly student clinic.  Outreach experience begins in the fourth semester for all students.  Attendance is compulsory.  Any absences must be reported to the clinic/outreach teacher 24 hours in advance of the experience.  You will be required to inform your booked clients of your absence.

Failure to participate in clinic/outreach results in failure to progress in the program.  Student clinic is an evaluated experience and a “C” grade is required to pass this course.  Attendance and performance are the key elements to success.  Missed Clinic or Outreach experiences must be remediated within the semester when the absences occurred. Remediation can only be achieved by making up a clinic.  A clinic/outreach teacher who notes a repeated pattern of absenteeism will refer the student to the program coordinator/success advisor for academic guidance.

All clinical placement requirements must be valid for your entire placement beginning in semester 3.  Information on the clinical requirements for the Massage Therapy program and the instructions for submission of those requirements can be found at:

www.centennialcollege.ca/SCHSClinicalandfieldplacements

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.

If workplaces are not permitted to open, placements and work terms may be completed remotely where feasible. In programs where placements or unpaid internships can not be facilitated through alternative/distance models, students will be allowed to complete these components at a later date.