Health and Safety Requirements
Red Deer Polytechnic is committed to meeting standards of practice by ensuring that students attain and maintain required certifications and meet recommended immunization standards. This page provides detailed information about the health and safety requirements for students who have received Official Admission to a Health Sciences program.
Placement Requirements by Program
NOTE: Please continue to monitor this webpage for updated information on Health and Safety Requirements for your program.
- What is required for my program?
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Select from the following options to view the Health & Safety Requirements for your specific program.
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Bachelor of Science Nursing
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NON-ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS - Refer to Submission Window below prior to submitting any requirements. Click on the linked document to obtain detailed information on each requirement. Acceptable format for all documents: PDF, JPG, JPEG or a screenshot ONLY. Failure to submit the required documents will affect your progression in your chosen program.
First Year
- None Required
Second Year
The following Consent Forms may be submitted as soon as you have an RDP email address; they must be submitted BEFORE any other requirement:
- HSPnet Consent Form (Description)
- FOIP Consent to Release Personal Information (Description)
- AHS Security & Confidentiality
All other requirements are to be submitted during the specified Submission Window.
The following may require some additional time to complete; please read the linked documents for further instructions:
- Vulnerable Sector Check (must be obtained from the Police Service of the community where you reside)
- Immunizations
The following certifications must be dated within one month of Submission Window:
- Heart and Stroke Foundation - Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Respiratory Fit Test (valid for two years)
Third Year
- Heart and Stroke Foundation - Basic Life Support (BLS) Must be dated within one month of Submission Window
Fourth Year
- Heart and Stroke Foundation - Basic Life Support (BLS) Must be dated within one month of Submission Window
- Respiratory Fit Test Must be dated within one month of Submission Window
SUBMISSION WINDOWS
BScN Fall Intake – September Start
- May 1 - June 15 of First Year in Program
- May 1 - June 15 of Second Year in Program
- May 1 - June 15 of Third Year in Program
BScN Winter Intake - January Start
- September 1 - October 15 of First Year in Program
- September 1 - October 15 of Second Year in Program
- September 1 - October 15 of Third Year in Program
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Health Care Aide
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NON-ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS - Refer to Submission Window below prior to submitting any requirements. Click on the linked document to obtain detailed information on each requirement. Acceptable format for all documents: PDF, JPG, JPEG or a screenshot ONLY. Failure to submit the required documents will affect your progression in your chosen program.
The following Consent Forms may be submitted as soon as you have an RDP email address; they must be submitted BEFORE any other requirement:
- HSPnet Consent Form (Description)
- FOIP Consent to Release Personal Information (Description)
- AHS Security & Confidentiality
All other requirements are to be submitted during the specified Submission Window.
The following may require some additional time to complete; please read the linked documents for further instructions:
- Immunizations
- Vulnerable Sector Check (must be obtained from the Police Service of the community where you reside)
The following certifications must be dated within one month of Submission Window:
SUBMISSION WINDOWS
HCA Fall Intake – September Start
- September 1 - September 30
HCA Winter Intake - January Start
- January 1 - January 30
HCA Spring Intake - May Start
- June 1 - June 30
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Medical Lab Assistant
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NON-ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS - Refer to Submission Window below prior to submitting any requirements. Click on the linked document to obtain detailed information on each requirement. Acceptable format for all documents: PDF, JPG, JPEG or a screenshot ONLY. Failure to submit the required documents will affect your progression in your chosen program.
The following Consent Forms may be submitted as soon as you have an RDP email address; they must be submitted BEFORE any other requirement:
- HSPnet Consent Form (Description)
- FOIP Consent to Release Personal Information (Description)
- AHS Security & Confidentiality
All other requirements are to be submitted during the specified Submission Window.
The following may require some additional time to complete; please read the linked documents for further instructions:
- Criminal Record Check (must be obtained from the Police Service of the community where you reside)
- Immunizations
SUBMISSIONS WINDOWS
MLA Fall Intake – September Start
- September 1 - October 15
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Occupational and Physical Therapist Assistant
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NON-ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS - Refer to Submission Window below prior to submitting any requirements. Click on the linked document to obtain detailed information on each requirement. Acceptable format for all documents: PDF, JPG, JPEG or a screenshot ONLY. Failure to submit the required documents will affect your progression in your chosen program.
First Year
The following Consent Forms may be submitted as soon as you have an RDP email address; they must be submitted BEFORE any other requirement:
- HSPnet Consent Form (Description)
- FOIP Consent to Release Personal Information (Description)
- AHS Security & Confidentiality
All other requirements are to be submitted during the specified Submission Window.
The following may require some additional time to complete; please read the linked documents for further instructions:
- Vulnerable Sector Check (must be obtained from the Police Service of the community where you reside)
- Immunizations
The following certifications must be dated within one month of Submission Window:
- Heart and Stroke Foundation - Basic Life Support (BLS) Must be dated within one month of Submission Window
- Respiratory Fit Test (Valid for two years)
- Standard First Aid
Second Year
- Heart and Stroke Foundation - Basic Life Support (BLS) Must be dated within one month of Submission Window
SUBMISSION WINDOWS
OPTA Fall Intake – September Start
- January 1 - February 15 of First Year in Program
- September 1 - October 15 of Second Year in Program
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Pharmacy Technician
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NON-ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS - Refer to Submission Window below prior to submitting any requirements. Click on the linked document to obtain detailed information on each requirement. Acceptable format for all documents: PDF, JPG, JPEG or a screenshot ONLY. Failure to submit the required documents will affect your progression in your chosen program.
The following Consent Forms may be submitted as soon as you have an RDP email address; they must be submitted BEFORE any other requirement:
- HSPnet Consent Form (Description)
- FOIP Consent to Release Personal Information (Description)
- AHS Security & Confidentiality
All other requirements are to be submitted during the specified Submission Window.
The following may require some additional time to complete; please read the linked documents for further instructions:
- Criminal Record Check (must be obtained from the Police Service of the community where you reside)
- Immunizations
SUBMISSION WINDOWS
Fall Intake – September Start
- January 1 - February 15 of Second Year in Program
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Practical Nursing
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NON-ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS - Refer to Submission Window below prior to submitting any requirements. Click on the linked document to obtain detailed information on each requirement. Acceptable format for all documents: PDF, JPG, JPEG or a screenshot ONLY. Failure to submit the required documents will affect your progression in your chosen program.
First Year
The following Consent Forms may be submitted as soon as you have an RDP email address; they must be submitted BEFORE any other requirement:
- HSPnet Consent Form (Description)
- FOIP Consent to Release Personal Information (Description)
- AHS Security & Confidentiality
All other requirements are to be submitted during the specified Submission Window.
The following may require some additional time to complete; please read the linked documents for further instructions:
- Vulnerable Sector Check (must be obtained from the Police Service of the community where you reside)
- Immunizations
The following certifications must be dated within one month of Submission Window:
Second Year
- Heart and Stroke Foundation - Basic Life Support (BLS) Must be dated within one month of Submission Window
SUBMISSION WINDOWS
PN Fall Intake – September Start
- January 1 - February 15 of First Year in Program
- September 1 - October 15 of Second Year in Program
PN Winter Intake - January Start
- May 1 - June 15 of First Year in Program
- January 1 - February 15 of Second Year in Program
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Unit Clerk
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NON-ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS - Refer to Submission Window below prior to submitting any requirements. Click on the linked document to obtain detailed information on each requirement. Acceptable format for all documents: PDF, JPG, JPEG or a screenshot ONLY. Failure to submit the required documents will affect your progression in your chosen program.
The following Consent Forms may be submitted as soon as you have an RDP email address; they must be submitted BEFORE any other requirement:
- HSPnet Consent Form (Description)
- FOIP Consent to Release Personal Information (Description)
- AHS Security & Confidentiality
All other requirements are to be submitted during the specified Submission Window.
The following may require some additional time to complete; please read the linked documents for further instructions:
- Criminal Record Check (must be obtained from the Police Service of the community where you reside)
- Immunizations
SUBMISSION WINDOWS
Unit Clerk Fall Intake – September Start
- September 1 - September 30
Unit Clerk Winter Intake - January Start
- January 1 - January 31
Unit Clerk Spring Intake - May Start
- May 1 - May 31
How to Submit Health & Safety Requirements and Immunization Records
- How do I submit my Consent Forms, CRC/VSC, Certifications?
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You can submit Health & Safety Requirements for your program through the SharePoint link below. Consent forms may be submitted as soon as your have your RDP email address; all other documents are to be submitted within the relevant "Submission Window" for your program.
- How do I submit my Immunization Records?
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You can submit your Immunization Records for your program through the SharePoint link below. Only to be completed once HSPnet Consent Form has been submitted.
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Although Alberta Health Services (AHS) is not currently mandating COVID-19 vaccinations, not all sites where we currently place have announced changes to their policies. AHS rescinded its COVID-19 Immunization Policy effective July 18, 2022. This policy rescindment only applies to AHS, Covenant Health, Carewest, CapitalCare, and Alberta Precision Laboratories. Other sites may continue to require vaccinations in order for students to participate in clinical. IMPORTANT! If an outbreak is declared by AHS and affects the site where you are doing a placement, you will be required to leave the placement if you do not have proof of vaccination. You will not be allowed to return until the outbreak is declared by AHS to be over. Interruption of your placement can jeopardize program completion. |