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?
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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
The following Initial Requirements must be submitted during the FIRST MONTH of your classes:
- HSPnet Consent Form (Description)
- FOIP Consent to Release Personal Information (Description)
- AHS Security & Confidentiality
- AHS Respectful Workplaces & Prevention of Harassment and Violence Policy Course
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:
- 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)
- Heart and Stroke Foundation - Basic Life Support (BLS) (must be dated within Submission Window)
- Respiratory Fit Test (must be dated within Submission Window, valid for two years)
THIRD YEAR
- Heart and Stroke Foundation - Basic Life Support (BLS) (must be dated within Submission Window)
FOURTH YEAR
- Heart and Stroke Foundation - Basic Life Support (BLS) (must be dated within Submission Window)
- Respiratory Fit Test
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 Initial Requirements must be submitted during the FIRST TWO WEEKS of your classes:
- HSPnet Consent Form (Description)
- FOIP Consent to Release Personal Information (Description)
- AHS Security & Confidentiality
- AHS Respectful Workplaces & Prevention of Harassment and Violence Policy Course
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
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Licensed Practical Nurse Transition Program (PNTP to 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 IN PNTP PROGRAM
The following Initial Requirements must be submitted during the FIRST MONTH of your classes:
- HSPnet Consent Form (Description)
- FOIP Consent to Release Personal Information (Description)
- AHS Security & Confidentiality
- AHS Respectful Workplaces & Prevention of Harassment and Violence Policy Course
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)
- Heart and Stroke Foundation - Basic Life Support (BLS) (must be dated within Submission Window)
- Respiratory Fit Test (must be dated within Submission Window, valid for two years)
SECOND YEAR IN PNTP PROGRAM
- Heart and Stroke Foundation - Basic Life Support (BLS) (must be dated within Submission Window)
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
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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 Initial Requirements must be submitted during the FIRST MONTH of your classes:
- HSPnet Consent Form (Description)
- FOIP Consent to Release Personal Information (Description)
- AHS Security & Confidentiality
- AHS Respectful Workplaces & Prevention of Harassment and Violence Policy Course
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
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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 Initial Requirements must be submitted during the FIRST MONTH of your classes:
- HSPnet Consent Form (Description)
- FOIP Consent to Release Personal Information (Description)
- AHS Security & Confidentiality
- AHS Respectful Workplaces & Prevention of Harassment and Violence Policy Course
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 before your submission)
- Heart and Stroke Foundation - Basic Life Support (BLS) (must be dated within Submission Window)
- Respiratory Fit Test (must be dated within Submission Window, valid for two years)
- Standard First Aid
SECOND YEAR
- Heart and Stroke Foundation - Basic Life Support (BLS) (must be dated within 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.
FIRST YEAR
The following Initial Requirements must be submitted during the FIRST MONTH of your classes:
- HSPnet Consent Form (Description)
- FOIP Consent to Release Personal Information (Description)
- AHS Security & Confidentiality
- AHS Respectful Workplaces & Prevention of Harassment and Violence Policy Course
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
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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 Initial Requirements must be submitted during the FIRST MONTH of your classes:
- HSPnet Consent Form (Description)
- FOIP Consent to Release Personal Information (Description)
- AHS Security & Confidentiality
- AHS Respectful Workplaces & Prevention of Harassment and Violence Policy Course
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)
- Heart and Stroke Foundation - Basic Life Support (BLS) (must be dated within Submission Window)
- Respiratory Fit Test (must be dated within Submission Window, valid for two years)
SECOND YEAR
- Heart and Stroke Foundation - Basic Life Support (BLS) (must be dated within 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 Initial Requirements must be submitted during the FIRST TWO WEEKS of your classes:
- HSPnet Consent Form (Description)
- FOIP Consent to Release Personal Information (Description)
- AHS Security & Confidentiality
- AHS Respectful Workplaces & Prevention of Harassment and Violence Policy Course
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
- How do I submit my Initial Requirements, CRC/VSC, Certifications?
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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.
- 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.
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. |
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