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: Continue to monitor this webpage for updated information on Health and Safety Requirements for your program.

Webpage Revision Date: September 21, 2023

What is required for my program? 


Select from the following options to view the Health & Safety Requirements for your specific program. 

Bachelor of Science Nursing

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 Initial Requirements must be submitted during the FIRST MONTH of your classes:

SECOND YEAR 

Some of the following requirements will require additional time to complete and must be submitted during the specified Submission Window.                                                                 

Please read the linked documents for further instructions:

THIRD YEAR 

FOURTH YEAR 

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
Health Care Aide 

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 Initial Requirements must be submitted during the FIRST TWO WEEKS of your classes:

Some of the following requirements will require additional time to complete and must be submitted during the specified Submission Window.

Please read the linked documents for further instructions: 

  • Immunizations (apply for this as soon as possible, no later than 60 days prior to Submission Window)
  • Vulnerable Sector Check (apply for this 30-45 days prior to Submission Window; do NOT obtain more than 90 days prior to your submission)
  • Respiratory Fit Test  (must be dated within 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 

  • May 1 - May 31 
Licensed Practical Nurse Transition Program (PNTP to Bachelor of Science Nursing) 

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.

**ATTENTION 3 YEAR PN PROGRAM STUDENTS: You will receive information regarding your Initial Requirements and your Health & Safety Requirements Submission Window directly from the Practical Nurse Program. Please do NOT obtain or submit any requirements until that time.**

FIRST YEAR IN PNTP PROGRAM   

The following Initial Requirements must be submitted during the FIRST MONTH of your classes: 

Some of the following requirements will require additional time to complete and must be submitted during the specified Submission Window.                                                                 

Please read the linked documents for further instructions:

SECOND YEAR IN PNTP PROGRAM

SUBMISSION WINDOWS

 PNTP Spring Intake – September Start 

  • May 1 - June 15 of First Year in Program 
  • May 1 - June 15 of Second Year in Program
Medical Lab Assistant

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 Initial Requirements must be submitted during the FIRST MONTH of your classes: 

The following requirements will require additional time to complete and must be submitted during the specified Submission Window. 

Please read the linked documents for further instructions:

  • Immunizations (apply for this as soon as possible, no later than 60 days prior to Submission Window)
  • Criminal Record Check (apply for this 30-45 days prior to Submission Window; do NOT obtain more than 90 days prior to your submission)
  • Respiratory Fit Test (must be dated within Submission Window, valid for two years)  

SUBMISSIONS WINDOWS

MLA Fall Intake – September Start

  • September 1 - October 15

MLA Winter Intake - January Start

  • May 1 - June 15
Occupational and Physical Therapist Assistant

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 Initial Requirements must be submitted during the FIRST MONTH of your classes: 

Some of the following requirements will require additional time to complete and must be submitted during the specified Submission Window. 

Please read the linked documents for further instructions:

SECOND YEAR

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
Pharmacy Technician

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 Initial Requirements must be submitted during the FIRST MONTH of your classes: 

SECOND YEAR

The following requirements will require additional time to complete and must be submitted during the specified Submission Window.

Please read the linked documents for further instructions: 

  • Immunizations (apply for this as soon as possible, no later than 60 days prior to Submission Window)
  • Criminal Record Check (apply for this 30-45 days prior to Submission Window; do NOT obtain more than 90 days prior to your submission)

SUBMISSION WINDOWS

 Fall Intake – September Start 

  • January 1 - February 15 of Second Year in Program 
Practical Nursing 

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 Initial Requirements must be submitted during the FIRST MONTH of your classes: 

Some of the following requirements will require additional time to complete and must be submitted during the specified Submission Window.

Please read the linked documents for further instructions: 

SECOND YEAR 

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 
Unit Clerk

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 Initial Requirements must be submitted during the FIRST TWO WEEKS of your classes: 

The following requirements will require additional time to complete and must be submitted during the specified Submission Window.

Please read the linked documents for further instructions:

  • Immunizations (apply for this as soon as possible, no later than 60 days prior to Submission Window)
  • Criminal Record Check (apply for this 30-45 days prior to Submission Window; do NOT obtain more than 90 days prior to your submission)

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 (Students & Instructors)

How do I submit my Initial Requirements, CRC/VSC, Certifications?  

Initial Requirements must be submitted during the first 2-4 weeks of your classes or as soon as you have your RDP email address; all other documents are to be submitted within the relevant Submission Window for your program. Use the link below for your submissions.

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How do I submit my Immunization Records?

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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Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) students enrolled in Health Science programs are strongly encouraged to be immunized against COVID-19, as it can affect your ability to be guaranteed a practicum placement. 

Although Alberta Health Services (AHS) has removed the mandatory requirement for COVID-19 immunization, other clinical partners still require students to be fully immunized. RDP is obligated to ensure that students comply with each partner’s requirements.

In particular Health Care Aide (HCA), Practical Nursing (PN) and Bachelor of Science Nursing (BScN) practicum placements occur with various clinical partners who still require students to be fully immunized against COVID-19.

Without COVID-19 immunization, RDP cannot guarantee HCA, PN and BScN students a practicum placement which WILL result in either a delay or inability to complete your program.
CONTACTS

Initial Requirements, CRC/VSC, Certifications - placement [dot] healthsciences [at] rdpolytech [dot] ca (placement[dot]healthsciences[at]rdpolytech[dot]ca)  403-356-4891

Immunizations - immunization [at] rdpolytech [dot] ca (immunization[at]rdpolytech[dot]ca)  403-342-3427

 

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