Academic and Non-Academic Placement Requirements

Marie Rutherford

8 Academic and Non-Academic Placement Requirements

Non-Academic Pre-requisites (NAP) and Academic Pre-requisites

Description: To attend work placement activities several pre-requisites are needed to first determine eligibility and then to support the requirements outlined by healthcare settings involving work placement hosts.

Documents and Forms

Acknowledgment-(student signed form)
Freedom of Information-(student signed form)
Privacy Certificate Proof (OFAD 2025 received from course faculty with successful grade)
WSIB Declaration Form-(student signed form after securing placement)
Work placement host and Student Declaration (work placement host to sign)
Typist Certification (COMP2026 secured through this course)
Placement Tracking Form (completed during placement, submitted at end of placement)

Placement Requirements Non-Academic Pre-requisites (NAP)

Resume and cover letter to apply most placement require this
Application process for placement opportunities
Orientation with work placement host (if applicable)
Freedom of Information (signed)
WSIB Student and Work Placement Host Declaration (signed)
Police Check/Criminal and Judicial Matters check (if applicable) Hospital Requirement see Chapter 12 for details
Immunizations* (if applicable) Hospital Requirement see Hospital Immunization Checklist – below
- Measles, Mumps, Rubella
- Varicella or titre
- Hepatitis B
- Td – tetanus, diphtheria
- Flu vaccine
- Covid vaccination
- TB testing (two step within the last 12 months)
Mask Fitting typically Hospital Requirement (if applicable)

Covid 19 and Influenza Vaccination

Simcoe Muskoka Health Unit website has information for booking both of these vaccinations. The website is found here: Simcoe Health Unit

Important Notes*

*Proof of immunity to Varicella, Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 doses), Hepatitis B, and Tetanus Diphtheria, Pertussis as well as documentation of a 2-step TB test is required. This follows the Public Hospitals Act. If you are unsure of your status visit your healthcare provider. Immunization checklist found here: Hospital Immunization Checklist

**It is important to note these are standard requirements for hospital employment opportunities. If you are seeking employment at a hospital after graduation completing these steps will remain valid for 12 months.

International learners who do not have a healthcare provider or who require immunization, or have questions surrounding immunization status various walk-in clinics can assist you. Grove Street Walk-in Clinic is familiar with immunization requirements they are located close to the campus here is their website for location and hours: Grove Street Walk-in Clinic. There may be a cost upfront and billing can be submitted to Guard. Me

Placement Requirements Academic Pre-requisites (AP)

Keyboarding 45 wpm
Successful completion of all semesters 1, 2, and 3 course and registered full-time in semester 4. Meaning program will be concluded by the end of semester 4.
Privacy Certificate (OFAD 2025 mandatory completion of this certificate)
Workplace Safety Certificate (training module in 4 steps completed in Professional Development in year 1)
Program Tracking Sheet (showing completion of semester 1 and 2 completed with semester 3 current courses)
Placement Hours Tracking Document