Mandatory Clinical Placement Requirements

To be eligible for clinical placement as a Dental Hygiene student, you must complete and submit the following program specific requirements:

1. Medical and Non-Medical Requirements:

Screening for immunity to certain diseases and verifying that your immunizations are up to date is a requirement of this program.

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Important Deadline Dates

Please note: This process usually takes a minimum of 2 -3 weeks to complete, but may take up to 8 weeks based on your immunization history.

As the COVID vaccination rollout continues, in case you also require any other vaccinations or TB testing, please be advised of the guidelines below:

• As recommended by the National Advisory Commission on Immunization (NACI) COVID-19 vaccines should not be given at the same time as other vaccines. There should be a period of 14 days after administration of other vaccine before receiving the COVID-19 vaccination. Once a dose of COVID-19 vaccine is administered there needs to be a waiting period of 28 days prior to receiving other vaccines.
• TB testing can be completed any time prior to administration of COVID-19 vaccine or 28 days post COVID-19 vaccine dose.

2. Standard First Aid & CPR:

• Provide evidence of a current Standard First Aid (13-hour course) certification. This requirement must remain current until graduation from the program.
• Provide evidence of a current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificate at the Basic Life Support (BLS). All CPR certification or recertification courses must include a hands-on component. Online CPR courses are not acceptable. This requirement must remain current until all program requirements are met.

3. Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS 2015) – Globally Harmonized System (GHS) and Ontario Health and Safety Awareness (OHSA) Training:

Students are expected to take the courses offered through YOW Canada – these are the only courses that meet our requirements. It must be taken year one (prior to term two) and is valid for the duration of the program. Access to the YOW course requirements will be available to accepted students as of the start date of their program. Please access the website for course and registration information

4. Police Records Check Documentation:

Though not an admission requirement, applicants must note important information listed below regarding Police Record Check program requirements.

Successful completion of clinical placement is a requirement for graduation from the Dental Hygiene program. Agencies that provide placement opportunities require you to have a clear Police Records Check for Service with the Vulnerable Sector (PRCSVS). Your acceptance for placement is at the discretion of the agency. If you register in the program without a clear PRCSVS and as a result are unable to participate in placement, you will not be able to graduate.

Lab, Clinic and Placement Eligibility:

To be eligible to participate in lab, clinic and placement activities, you must submit proof of a clear PRCSVS, which will be retained on your departmental file and used only for purposes related to your lab, clinic and placement activities.

It is your responsibility to obtain the PRCSVS from your local Police Department prior to the deadline identified by your Department and to pay any associated costs. It may take 8-10 weeks to obtain this documentation; please submit your application as early as possible. Should you require further information, contact the Program Chair. Should you require further information, contact Lori Morley at morleyl@algonquincollege.comor 613-727-4723 ext. 5086.