Health and Safety Standards
Your future career in the Health Sciences, Nursing and Community Studies fields requires you to meet specific health and safety standards before you can begin your first clinical/field placement. Why?
- To protect you, your placement agency co-workers and those individuals you will serve during placement;
- To meet regulations set out by Ontario law;
- To meet placement agency requirements before joining their organization.
How does this impact you?
Placements are mandatory. If you do not complete your pre-placement requirements, you cannot attend your placement. If you do not complete your clinical/field placement, you will not graduate from your program. For more information, talk to your Pre-Placement Coordinator.
Immunizations
Most students in a Health Sciences, Nursing and Human Services program need to provide a current Immunization/vaccination Record. If there is a Section "A": Mandatory Medical Requirements on your Clinical/Field Pre-Placement Health Form, you must provide proof of immunization. Depending on your personal situation, this process can take up to three months to complete and will require some planning.
Here's What You Need To Do
- Step 1: Arrange to have a medical professional complete the Profession Practice Health Form (Clinical/Field Pre-Placement Health Form) verifying all immunizations are current. Please ensure you have a copy of your immunization record and blood test results for your pre-placement clearance.
- Step 2: Know your due date. See the upper right corner of your health form as the date may differ for each program year.
- Step 3: Review the Checklist. See the last page of your health form as this will help you keep organized.
Police Vulnerable Sector Check
Most Health Sciences, Human Services and Nursing program students need to provide a Police Vulnerable Sector Check. This annual requirement is received from your local police department or Ontario Provincial Police detachment. Since processing times differ, we strongly recommend that you contact your local police service to determine what forms you need to complete and processing times.
There can be delays in processing PVSC reports. Since processing times differ, we strongly recommend that you contact your local police service to determine what forms you need to complete and how long it will take to process a PVSC request. Some police agencies can take up to 6 weeks to process PVSC requests.
- Expired - if your PVSC expires during the period of placement, you must make certain it is renewed one month prior to the date of expiration. Failure to do so will result in removal from the clinical/field placement of your program and progression to the following level will be denied.
- Current PVSC - if you already have a PVSC and it was completed less than a year ago, you can use the original report. As noted above, it cannot expire during the period of placement.
Note: Most agencies will not accept students with a criminal record. Students who are denied placement as a result of this screening may complete the academic components of the program. They will not, however, meet the requirements for graduation. Contact your Program Coordinator to discuss exceptions and concerns.
Agency/College Support Letter
Agency/College Support Letter from Fanshawe may be required by your local police agency in order to process a PVSC. If your local police agency accepts only original, signed documents, please contact the Pre-Placement Coordinator.
Click here to get a copy of Fanshawe's agency/college support letter (London Campus)
Click here to get a copy of Fanshawe's agency/college support letter (St. Thomas Campus)
Click here to get a copy of Fanshawe's agency/college support letter (Clinton - Huron/Bruce)
Click here to get a copy of Fanshawe's agency/college support letter(Simcoe Campus)
Click here to get a copy of Fanshawe's agency/college support letter(Woodstock Campus)
First Aid and CPR Training
Most students attending a Health Sciences, Nursing or Human Services program need Standard First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Level "C" or "HCP" training. Review the Checklist found on the last page of your Clinical/Field Pre-Placement Health Form to see if it's a requirement for your placement. Make sure that you understand which level of CPR is required for your program.
If you already have CPR Training
Certification needs to be current and must meet the due date expectation provided on your Clinical/Field Pre-Placement Health Form. If certification expires during the placement phase of your program, you must recertify within one month from the time of expiration. Failure to do so will result in removal from the clinical/field component of your program and progression to the following level will be denied.
Where can you get trained
Training is offered via Fanshawe's Continuing Education and with other service providers:
- Fanshawe College Continuing Education (courses may be offered)
- Heart & Stroke Foundation
- St. John Ambulance
- Canadian Red Cross
If you take First Aid/CPR through another provider, please ensure that you register for the appropriate course level, and that the program follows the Canadian Heart and Stroke guidelines. Online CPR courses are not acceptable.
Placement Injury/Incident Reporting
Incident reporting is intended for unpaid placement students only. Find information on incident reporting and responsibilities of the student and employer.
Field Placement information by program
Autism and Behavioural Science
A student may complete the following tasks:
- Assist in working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other disabilities.
- Complete behavioural assessments to determine skill level.
- Understand the reason challenging behaviours occur.
- Develop teaching plans to teach communication, academic, social, or life skills.
- Develop plans to decrease challenging behaviour
- Utilize technology (iPad) to enhance learning for individuals.
For more information on placements for the Autism & Behavioural Science program, please contact:
Jocelyn Prosser
j_prosser2@fanshawec.ca
Honours Bachelor of Early Childhood Leadership
A student may complete the following tasks:
FLDP 7015: Practicum 0-3 Years
- Critically reflect and integrate course knowledge from level one into practice.
- Work collaboratively with classroom RECE's to consolidate knowledge in building responsive relationships.
- Observe, document and develop curriculum that is child-centred, play-based and linked to evidence-based practices and the Four Foundations of Learning.
FLDP 7017: Practicum 3-6 Years
- Build on foundational knowledge gained in the first field experience in a school-age setting (typically a Kindergarten classroom) focusing on inclusive relationships/practices within the organization.
- Work collaboratively with an educator team to discuss program-related issues and evidence-based pedagogical practices.
- Observe, document, develop and assess play-based curriculum in a culture of inquiry.
Internship COOP ECL1W
- Apply strategies to support continuous learning and promote effective pedagogical practices in an Early Years setting.
- 420 mentored hours in an Early Years Program; childcare, related child & family service, or relevant government agency (can be international).
- Explore various facets of leadership and move beyond the foundational skills of a classroom-based early childhood educator to act as a leader within their setting.
FLDP 7007: Solutions for Early Childhood Leadership
- 152 mentored hours in an Early Years Program; childcare, related child & family service, or relevant government agency (often students return to their internship agency).
- Evaluate and propose a solution (specific project) that addresses an identified program issue related to curriculum and pedagogy.
- The project is an opportunity for ECL students to gain expertise in a subject matter, and to collaborate with their internship/agency mentor.
For more information on placements for the Bachelor of Early Childhood Leadership program, please contact:
Mary Mitches
mmitches@fanshawec.ca
Child and Youth Care
Advanced diploma
A student may complete the following tasks:
- Develop therapeutic relationships with children and youth while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
- Implement behaviour interventions consistent with a child’s developmental stages.
- Design and conduct therapeutic programming and activities for children and youth of various ages and needs.
- Design and use selected behaviour management techniques in keeping with the level of the clients' understanding.
- Employ a variety of skills to defuse a crisis and restore the client to calm behaviour.
- Locates and critically evaluates community resources for programs and activities as appropriate. Connects children, youth and families to them.
- Design and facilitate group work.
- Accurately record relevant interactions and issues in the client-practitioner relationships.
For more information on placements for the Child & Youth Care (CYW) program, please contact:
Kristen Fryer
Developmental Services Worker
Diploma
A student may complete the following tasks:
- Work with children and adults with developmental disabilities, including autism in a variety of community and educational settings.
- Provide health care and administer medications.
- Teach skills to people with developmental disabilities.
- Perform functional behavioural assessments and implement behavioural interventions based upon these assessments.
- Implement augmentative communication strategies such as Boardmaker.
- Demonstrate effective and appropriate communication strategies and counselling techniques when working with people with developmental disabilities and their families.
- Facilitate community participation.
- Lead and implement person-directed planning.
- Report incidents of abuse of children and adults with developmental disabilities in accordance with provincial legislation.
For more information on placements for the Developmental Services Worker program, please contact:
Holly Duff, Field coordinator
hduff@fanshawec.ca
Early Childhood Education
Diploma
A student may complete the following tasks:
- Develop caring and nurturing relationships with children birth to 2 years.
- Design, plan, and implement a play-based emergent curriculum.
- Work with children, families, and community in a variety of early years settings.
- Demonstrate knowledge and professionalism in child development and best practice in early childhood.
- Provide safe, supportive learning environments for children birth-12 years.
For more information on placements for the Early Childhood Education program, please contact:
Kim Woods RECE, BA
Field Practicum Coordinator, kwoods@fanshawec.ca
Human Services Foundation
Certificate
A student may complete the following tasks:
- Be an effective volunteer in a variety of Human Service settings including (but not limited to) working with seniors in long term care facilities/nursing homes, early childhood settings, school aged youth, people with disabilities, people with mental health issues, immigrants, marginalized populations, and housing supports.
- Demonstrate the ability to relate to people in basic helping situations in a positive and supportive manner.
- Identify the needs of the populations served by specific human services agencies and support the agencies to carry out their goals.
- Interact with other professionals in the Field of Human Services to contribute to the advancement of the organization.
- Serve as an advocate to communicate to others, the needs of the specific population served.
- Work collaboratively to support individuals to realize their potential.
For more information on placements for the Human Services Foundation program, please contact:
Cori DuHasky
cduhasky@fanshawec.ca
Recreation and Leisure Services
Diploma
A student may complete the following tasks:
- Design, plan, implement, and evaluate activities and/or projects and events.
- Bring new ideas and technology skills to the organization.
- Develop and lead new initiatives.
- Modify recreation programs and activities aimed at creating inclusive environments for all participants.
- Investigate grant opportunities and write proposals.
- Organize and lead fundraising initiatives.
For more information on placements for the Recreation and Leisure Services program, please contact:
Rouchelle Gooden
rgooden@fanshawec.ca
Social Service Worker
Diploma
A student may complete the following tasks:
- Provide supportive counselling in a variety of settings with diverse populations.
- Develop community initiatives.
- Design and implement various intervention techniques.
- Accurately document information and interactions.
- Utilize a variety of skills related to crisis situations.
- Access community resources for diverse client needs.
For more information on placements for the Social Service Worker Program, please contact:
Sarah Ashkanase, M.A., RSW
s_ashkanase@fanshawec.ca
Contact Us
Jill Bourque - Community Studies
Pre-Placement Coordinator
Faculty of Health, Community Studies and Public Safety
London Campus, Room D3018
Ashleigh Topping - Nursing/Health Sciences
Pre-Placement Coordinator
Faculty of Health, Community Studies and Public Safety
London Campus, Room D3018
Regional Campuses
Katrina Spooner - Woodstock
Pre-Placement Coordinator (EDS & ECE Program)
Heather Worley - Woodstock
Pre-Placement Coordinator (PSW & Practical Nursing Program)
Jenni Helm - Huron Bruce
Field/Clinical Placement Liaison
Carleigh Macaulay- Simcoe
Placement Consultant (ECE,DSW,SSW,AGM)
Jacqueline Foreman - Simcoe
Placement Consultant (PSW, PNG, WTQ, SSW, AGM)
If you would like to learn more about pre-placement requirements for Health Sciences, Community Studies or Nursing programs at regional campus locations, please contact your campus directly:
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