Mandatory Clinical Placement Requirements

To be eligible for clinical placement as a Respiratory Therapy 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.

FAQ for Algonquin College Students

Placement Pass by ParaMed – Student User Guide

Important Deadline Dates

Item Due Date

Fall Intake:

Clinical/Field Pre-Placement Health Form

Early Clinical Start: March 31

Late Clinical Start: July 31

Winter Intake:

Clinical/Field Pre-Placement Health Form

Early Clinical Start: March 31

Late Clinical Start: July 31

 

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. Clinical Placement Eligibility:

Successful completion of clinical placement is a requirement for graduation from the Respiratory Therapy program. To be eligible to participate in clinical placement activities, you must complete ParaMed requirements and submit by Year 2 March 31 for Early Clinical Start or Year 2 July 31 for Late Clinical Start:

  • Proof of a clear (PRCSVS)- You may be required to disclose the contents of the PRCSVS, including all notations, to the placement agencies. It may take a long time to obtain this documentation; please submit your application as early as possible. You will be required to disclose the contents of the PCRSVS, including all notations, to the lab placement agencies. You can request a letter of confirmation of registration to the RT program for your PRCSVS through Treena Hanschke at hanscht@algonquincollege.com
  • Evidence of a current BLS and Standard First Aid certification. (required annually)
  • Evidence of a current ACLS (Valid for 2 years)
  • Evidence of Neonatal Resuscitation (Valid for 2 years)
  • Evidence of mask fit-tested for N-95 equivalent masks required for infection-control measures as required by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care Guidelines
  • All ParaMed Clinical/Field Pre-Placement Health requirements. Applicants must have complete immunization including Hepatitis B, Covid19 Vaccination, and annual T.B. test (a Chest X-ray is required if the T.B. test is positive) and are required to have annual immunization for influenza by some clinical affiliates.
  • Additional details regarding the requirements including immunizations may be found in the form mentioned above under Program Website- Accepted Applicant tab-Placement Forms.
  • Evidence of Crisis Management and De-Escalation Techniques (Valid 2 years)
  • Evidence of Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) and Ontario Health and Safety Awareness (OHSA) Training certification. These courses meet program requirements, are free to registered students and can be accessed through the Algonquin College website at this link

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