Mandatory Clinical Placement Requirements

To be eligible for placement as an OTAPTA student, you must submit proof of Standard First Aid certification, CPR level C, PRCSVS, and complete immunizations through ParaMed and pay associated costs. ParaMed services are the third-party provider who collects all field placement documentation for the School of Wellness, Public Safety and Community Studies.

1. Clinical Placement Eligibility:

Clinical placements occur in first and second year of the program.

Hospital and Clinical Placements require Health and Safety, N95 Mask fit, WHMIS and OWHSA training. There are additional costs associated with training that should be anticipated by students which are not covered by tuition fees. Links to Algonquin College’s YOW portal will be available on the first day of classes. Students will access the training using their Algonquin College student ID.

Students may be expected to travel outside of their immediate area of residency. It is the student`s responsibility to arrange transportation and incur all costs associated with fieldwork placement. As well, there is a potential for evening and/or weekend labs.

FAQ for Algonquin College Students

Placement Pass by ParaMed – Student User Guide

Clinical/Field Pre-Placement Health Form

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. Police Records Check Documentation:

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

Students must provide the College with a current Police Records Check for Service with the Vulnerable Sector (PRCSVS) prior to the deadline identified by the department and students are responsible for any associated costs. If this documentation is not submitted on time, students may not be placed and registration in the program will be jeopardized. 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 and will be asked to withdraw.