Bachelor of Science - Nursing (Honours)

For students to be eligible to complete clinical placement, a mandatory component of the program, specific clinical requirements must be satisfied and documentation submitted by the due date identified.  Students are responsible for the full cost of obtaining placement requirements.

All original placement documentation must be submitted to the appropriate college contact by the program/year mandated deadlines. It is the responsibility of the student to keep up-to-date placement requirement documentation and copies to present to faculty and/or placement agencies as required.  Sault College does not retain copies of any clinical requirement documentation.

The absence of documentation for any requirements or failure to submit the requirements by the expected due date will result in the student being withdrawn from the clinical placement course.  Tuition will not be refunded if access to clinical placement is denied.

Clinical Placement Requirements are due as indicated:

• BScN - Honours - Year 1 - September 3, 2024
• BScN - Honours - Year 2, 3, and 4 - August 12, 2024
• BScN - Bridge - November 22, 2024

College Contact for Clinical Requirements:  Jennifer.Williamson@saultcollege.ca 

CLINICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• STANDARD FIRST AID  (on entrance into program)

• CPR - Basic Life Support (BLS) Level with AED,  must be for Health Care Providers (annually) - no online or blended courses are permitted
• WHMIS  training certificate valid within 1 year, upon entry into the program
• N95 MASK FIT TESTING CARD  (every 2 years), requires a clean-shaven face for appropriate fitting
• CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK WITH VULNERABLE SECTOR SEARCH (CRC & VSS)  with  Negative  results or equivalent (annually) - should be obtained/renewed as close to the start of the academic year as possible e.g. August  (Honours)  and  December  (Bridge)  - if a Criminal Record is confirmed, contact Jennifer.Williamson@saultcollege.ca
• NALOXONE TRAINING  (on entrance to program)  Public Services Health and Safety Association | Naloxone Training eLearning (pshsa.ca) - Register for tracked version with certificate

IMMUNIZATIONS - "Health & Community Services Programs Immunization and Health Record Form" will be available on LMS and in welcome email, to be submitted with the following:

1.    2 Step TB Skin Test or TB blood test, OR clear Chest X-ray on entrance to program

2.    1 Step TB Skin Test annually OR as needed

3.    Measles/Mumps/Rubella Series

4.    Tetanus every 10 years

5.    Varicella OR MMRV OR documented blood test/titre

6.    Hepatitis B series

7.    Influenza - October/November annually

8.    Covid-19; 2 doses

* The Covid-19 pandemic remains a global concern. We encourage you to speak to your healthcare provider regarding the decision to be vaccinated. Please note clinical placement agencies may require evidence of vaccination prior to entry to placement. Further, they may refuse a student entry who has not been vaccinated against Covid-19.  

9.    Additional health information that is appropriate for disclosure

• Acknowledge review of BScN Honours and Bridge Program Handbook, BScN Honours and Bridge Program Clinical Manual, and Sault College Student Code of Conduct annually

Clinical Requirement Specifics:

Students must have all clinical requirements completed by the specified due date.  

Sault College cannot guarantee that appointment dates or course times will be available prior to identified program deadlines.

Standard First Aid, CPR - BLS, and the N95 Mask Fit Testing  - are available through Sault College`s Continuing Education Department. You may also access these courses through other providers, as long as they meet the clinical/placement requirement specifications.

WHMIS  is available to registered students FREE of charge on LMS. Registration takes place after mid-August and mid-December when tuition has been paid.

Two Step TB Skin Test or Blood Test  - Please be advised that the Step Two TB Skin Test is available locally through Algoma Public Health, however, testing is limited. It is our suggestion that you schedule this test early so that you complete the requirements by the deadlines listed on this page for your applicable program. Algoma Public Health contact information is (705) 541-7085. In the event that Algoma Public Health is not offering TB skin testing, please contact your health care provider and watch for information regarding clinics on LMS.

Vulnerable Sector Search (VSS):

For your program, a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search (VSS) is required.
The laws, rules and regulations regarding the acquisition of a criminal record check and the Sault College Criminal Record Check Policy shall be enforced and applied in accordance a manner consistent with the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Police Record Checks Reform Act, 2015 and all other applicable statutes or regulations.

Why is a Police Vulnerable Sector Check necessary?
Sault College placements are bound by this policy and the policies of placement providers. Given this, the purpose of a police vulnerable sector check includes but is not limited to the following:
1. The protection of vulnerable persons;
2. The protection of the interests of students;
3. The protection of the interests of the placement agencies; and
4. The protection of the interests of the College and its employees.
Students will be advised of the process to obtain a Police Vulnerable Sector Check during the first month of the first semester or when field placements are confirmed.
Individuals who have charges, pending charges or a criminal conviction for which record suspension has not been granted, must contact the College Contact listed above for their program. A meeting will be scheduled with the Chair to discuss their ability to participate in experiential learning in order to complete all program graduation requirements. If a student fails to disclose this information, their academic status will be adversely affective. Prospective students should know that if a criminal record exists, the student’s ability to complete the academic requirements and graduate from their program may be in jeopardy.

Student questions about the Police Vulnerable Sector Search and the submission of these documents may be made to the College Contact listed above for their program.

Please visit the Sault College Criminal Record Check Policy and procedural information located on the Student Portal. On the Student Portal, select Support Services, then select Forms and Policies.

Students must also sign a Statement of Confidentiality.

Notice to International Students:

The necessary immunizations for your program can be obtained from your home country and you will need to submit those immunization records along with the Sault College Health Form to the Sault College Health Centre: Anne.Erechook@saultcollege.ca

All other requirements (i.e. Standard First Aid, CPR, WHMIS, N95 Mask Fit, Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check, Naloxone training) must be obtained and completed after your arrival in Ontario.

As per Canadian Immigration policy, all International Students completing a program with a field/clinical placement must obtain a Coop/Work Permit from Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada stating that they are permitted to attend field/clinical placement as an integral part of their studies. International students will not be able to attend clinical placement without obtaining this permit.