Work-integrated Learning Placement Requirements
Requirements Before You Start Your Work Experience
To help prepare you for success in your chosen career, part of your experiences as a Red Deer Polytechnic student may involve work experiences that help give you a head start in your profession.
The information below outlines health and safety requirements and other requirements that RDP students must meet before beginning a placement.
Health Programs
Red Deer Polytechnic is committed to meeting standards of practice by ensuring that students attain and maintain required certifications and meet recommended immunization standards.
The information below provides detailed information about the health and safety requirements for students who have received Official Admission to a Health program.
Please continue to monitor this webpage for updated information throughout the duration of time you study in your program.
Note: You must log in with your RDP account to submit the required documents.
- Your login credentials:
- Your username is your RDP email address.
- Your password is the same password you use to log in to TheLoop.
- Submit all necessary documents to RDP by using the appropriate buttons located within the information posted about each of the programs listed below.
Health & Safety Requirements
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
Non-academic Requirements
- All requirements below are mandatory
- Refer to the 'Initial Requirements' details regarding initial deadlines
- Refer to the 'Due/Submission Window' details regarding deadlines for 'Health & Safety Requirements' before submitting any documents
- Click on the linked document to obtain detailed information on each requirement
- Accepted formats for all documents: PDF, JPG or a screenshot
Failure to submit the required documents will affect your progression in your chosen program.
First Year - Initial Requirements
Due First Month of Classes:
- Fall Intake: September 30
- Winter Intake: January 31
- HSPnet Consent Form (and Description)
- FOIP Consent to Release Personal Information (and Description)
- AHS Security & Confidentiality
- AHS Respectful Workplaces & Prevention of Harassment and Violence Policy Course
Second Year - Health & Safety Requirements
Due/Submission Window (Prior to start of second year):
- Fall Intake (September Start): May 1 - June 15
- Winter Intake (January Start): September 1 - October 15
Please read the linked documents below for further instructions, as some of them will require additional time to complete:
- Immunizations (apply for this as soon as possible, no later than 60 days before the submission window)
- Vulnerable Sector Check (apply for this 30-45 days before the submission window; do not obtain more than 90 days before your submission)
- Heart and Stroke Foundation - Basic Life Support (BLS) (must be dated within the submission window)
- Respiratory Fit Test (must be dated within the submission window, valid for two years)
Third Year - Health & Safety Requirements
Due/Submission Window (RDP Term prior to start of Practicum Term):
Note: Your certifications cannot expire during any practicum. To be eligible for practicum, you must recertify in the Term prior to the Practicum Term. This may mean recertifying before the expiry date listed on your certificate.
Fourth Year - Health & Safety Requirements
Due/Submission Window (RDP Term prior to start of Practicum Term):
Note: Your certifications cannot expire during any practicum. To be eligible for practicum, you must recertify in the Term prior to the Practicum Term. This may mean recertifying before the expiry date listed on your certificate.
Note: If you move to a different intake, your Submission Window will revert to the respective intake dates.
Health Care Aide (HCA) Certificate
Non-academic Requirements
- All requirements below are mandatory
- Refer to the 'Initial Requirements' details regarding initial deadlines
- Refer to the 'Due/Submission Window' details regarding deadlines for 'Health & Safety Requirements' before submitting any documents
- Click on the linked document to obtain detailed information on each requirement
- Accepted formats for all documents: PDF, JPG or a screenshot
Failure to submit the required documents will affect your progression in your chosen program.
Due/Submission Windows:
- Fall Intake: September 1 - September 30
- Winter Intake: January 1 - January 31
- Spring Intake: May 1 - May 31
1. Initial Requirements
Must be submitted before Health & Safety Requirements.
- HSPnet Consent Form (and Description)
- FOIP Consent to Release Personal Information (and Description)
- AHS Security & Confidentiality
- AHS Respectful Workplaces & Prevention of Harassment and Violence Policy Course
2. Health & Safety Requirements
Please read the linked documents below for further instructions as some of them will require additional time to complete:
- Immunizations (apply for this as soon as possible, no later than 60 days before the submission window)
- Vulnerable Sector Check (apply for this 30-45 days before the submission window; do not obtain more than 90 days before your submission)
- Respiratory Fit Test (must be dated within the submission window, valid for two years)
- OPTIONAL: Heart and Stroke Foundation - Basic Life Support (BLS) (must be dated within the submission window)
Medical Device Reprocessing (MDR) Certificate
Non-academic Requirements
- All requirements below are mandatory
- Refer to the 'Initial Requirements' details regarding initial deadlines
- Refer to the 'Due/Submission Window' details regarding deadlines for 'Health & Safety Requirements' before submitting any documents
- Click on the linked document to obtain detailed information on each requirement
- Accepted formats for all documents: PDF, JPG or a screenshot
Failure to submit the required documents will affect your progression in your chosen program.
Due/Submission Window
Winter Intake: January 1 - February 15
1. Initial Requirements
Must be submitted before Health & Safety Requirements.
- HSPnet Consent Form (and Description)
- FOIP Consent to Release Personal Information (and Description)
- AHS Security & Confidentiality
- AHS Respectful Workplaces & Prevention of Harassment and Violence Policy Course
2. Health & Safety Requirements
Please read the linked documents below for further instructions as some will require additional time to complete.
- Immunizations (apply for this as soon as possible, no later than 60 days before the submission window)
- Criminal Record Check (apply for this 30-45 days before the submission window; do not obtain more than 90 days before your submission)
Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) Certificate
Non-academic Requirements
- All requirements below are mandatory
- Refer to the 'Initial Requirements' details regarding initial deadlines
- Refer to the 'Due/Submission Window' details regarding deadlines for 'Health & Safety Requirements' before submitting any documents
- Click on the linked document to obtain detailed information on each requirement
- Accepted formats for all documents: PDF, JPG or a screenshot
Failure to submit the required documents will affect your progression in your chosen program.
Due/Submission Windows
- Fall Intake (September Start): September 1 - October 15
- Winter Intake (January Start): May 1 - June 15
1. Initial Requirements
- HSPnet Consent Form (and Description)
- FOIP Consent to Release Personal Information (and Description)
- AHS Security & Confidentiality
- AHS Respectful Workplaces & Prevention of Harassment and Violence Policy Course
2. Health & Safety Requirements
Please read the linked documents below for further instructions as some of them will require additional time to complete.
- Immunizations (apply for this as soon as possible, no later than 60 days before the submission window)
- Vulnerable Sector Check (apply for this 30-45 days before the submission window; do not obtain more than 90 days before your submission)
- Respiratory Fit Test (must be dated within the submission window, valid for two years)
Occupational and Physical Therapist Assistant (OPTA) Diploma
Non-academic Requirements
- All requirements below are mandatory
- Refer to the 'Initial Requirements' details regarding initial deadlines
- Refer to the 'Due/Submission Window' details regarding deadlines for 'Health & Safety Requirements' before submitting any documents
- Click on the linked document to obtain detailed information on each requirement
- Accepted formats for all documents: PDF, JPG or a screenshot
Failure to submit the required documents will affect your progression in your chosen program.
First Year - Initial Requirements
Due First Month of Classes: September 30
- HSPnet Consent Form (and Description)
- FOIP Consent to Release Personal Information (and Description)
- AHS Security & Confidentiality
- AHS Respectful Workplaces & Prevention of Harassment and Violence Policy Course
First Year - Health & Safety Requirements
Due/Submission Window (In First Year): January 1 - February 15
Please read the linked documents below for further instructions as some will require additional time to complete.
- Immunizations (apply for this as soon as possible, no later than 60 days before the submission window)
- Vulnerable Sector Check (apply for this 30-45 days before the 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 - Health & Safety Requirements
Due/Submission Window (In Second Year): September 1 - October 15
- Heart and Stroke Foundation - Basic Life Support (BLS) (must be dated within submission window)
Pharmacy Technician (PHTD) Diploma
Non-academic Requirements
- All requirements below are mandatory
- Refer to the 'Initial Requirements' details regarding initial deadlines
- Refer to the 'Due/Submission Window' details regarding deadlines for 'Health & Safety Requirements' before submitting any documents
- Click on the linked document to obtain detailed information on each requirement
- Accepted formats for all documents: PDF, JPG or a screenshot
Failure to submit the required documents will affect your progression in your chosen program.
First Year - Initial Requirements
Due First Month of Classes: September 30
- HSPnet Consent Form (and Description)
- FOIP Consent to Release Personal Information (and Description)
- AHS Security & Confidentiality
- AHS Respectful Workplaces & Prevention of Harassment and Violence Policy Course
Second Year - Health & Safety Requirements
Due/Submission Window (In Second Year): January 1 - February 15
Please read the linked documents below for further instructions as some will require additional time to complete.
- Immunizations (apply for this as soon as possible, no later than 60 days before the submission window)
- Criminal Record Check (apply for this 30-45 days before the submission window; do not obtain more than 90 days before your submission)
- Respiratory Fit Test
Practical Nurse Diploma
Non-academic Requirements
- All requirements below are mandatory
- Refer to the 'Initial Requirements' details regarding initial deadlines
- Refer to the 'Due/Submission Window' details regarding deadlines for 'Health & Safety Requirements' before submitting any documents
- Click on the linked document to obtain detailed information on each requirement
- Accepted formats for all documents: PDF, JPG or a screenshot
Failure to submit the required documents will affect your progression in your chosen program.
Attention to 3-Year Practical Nurse Diploma 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 - Initial Requirements
Due First Month of Classes:
- Fall Intake: September 30
- Winter Intake: January 31
- HSPnet Consent Form (and Description)
- FOIP Consent to Release Personal Information (and Description)
- AHS Security & Confidentiality
- AHS Respectful Workplaces & Prevention of Harassment and Violence Policy Course
First Year - Health & Safety Requirements
Due/Submission Window (In First Year of Program):
- Fall Intake (September Start): January 1 - February 15
- Winter Intake (January Start): May 1 - June 15
Please read the linked documents below for further instructions as some will require additional time to complete.
- Immunizations (apply for this as soon as possible, no later than 60 days before the submission window)
- Vulnerable Sector Check (apply for this 30-45 days before the 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)
Second Year - Health & Safety Requirements
Due/Submission Window (In Second Year of Program):
- Fall Intake: September 1 - October 15
- Winter Intake: January 1 - February 15
- Heart and Stroke Foundation - Basic Life Support (BLS) (must be dated within submission window)
Social Work Diploma
Non-academic Requirements
- All requirements below are mandatory
- Refer to the 'Initial Requirements' details regarding initial deadlines
- Refer to the 'Due/Submission Window' details regarding deadlines for 'Health & Safety Requirements' before submitting any documents
- Click on the linked document to obtain detailed information on each requirement
- Accepted formats for all documents: PDF, JPG or a screenshot
Failure to submit the required documents will affect your progression in your chosen program.
First Year - Initial Requirements
Due First Month of Classes: September 1 - October 15
First Year - Health & Safety Requirements
Please read the linked documents below for further instructions as some will require additional time to complete.
- Immunizations (apply for this as soon as possible, no later than 60 days before the submission window)
- Vulnerable Sector Check (apply for this 30-45 days before the submission window; do not obtain more than 90 days before your submission)
- Child Intervention Record Check
Second Year - Health & Safety Requirements
Due/Submission Window (at end of first year): May 1 - June 15
- Vulnerable Sector Check (apply for this 30-45 days before the submission window; do not obtain more than 90 days before your submission)
- Child Intervention Record Check
All second year Social Work students going to an AHS site are required to complete the following (do not complete or submit until notified of your field placement site):
Transition Program: Licensed Practical Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (PNTP)
Non-academic Requirements
- All requirements below are mandatory
- Refer to the 'Initial Requirements' details regarding initial deadlines
- Refer to the 'Due/Submission Window' details regarding deadlines for 'Health & Safety Requirements' before submitting any documents
- Click on the linked document to obtain detailed information on each requirement
- Accepted formats for all documents: PDF, JPG or a screenshot
Failure to submit the required documents will affect your progression in your chosen program.
Initial Requirements
Due (After Start of Program): January 31
- HSPnet Consent Form (and Description)
- FOIP Consent to Release Personal Information (and Description)
- AHS Security & Confidentiality
- AHS Respectful Workplaces & Prevention of Harassment and Violence Policy Course
Health & Safety Requirements
Due/Submission Window (Prior to Entering BScN 3rd Year): May 1 - June 15
Please read the linked documents below for further instructions as some will require additional time to complete.
- Immunizations (apply for this as soon as possible, no later than 60 days before the submission window)
- Vulnerable Sector Check (apply for this 30-45 days before the 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)
Unit Clerk Extension Certificate
Non-academic Requirements
- All requirements below are mandatory
- Refer to the 'Initial Requirements' details regarding initial deadlines
- Refer to the 'Due/Submission Window' details regarding deadlines for 'Health & Safety Requirements' before submitting any documents
- Click on the linked document to obtain detailed information on each requirement
- Accepted formats for all documents: PDF, JPG or a screenshot
Failure to submit the required documents will affect your progression in your chosen program.
Submission Windows
- Fall Intake: September 1 - September 30
- Winter Intake: January 1 - January 3
- Spring Intake: May 1 - May 31
Initial Requirements
Due: During the first two weeks of classes
- HSPnet Consent Form (and Description)
- FOIP Consent to Release Personal Information (and Description)
- AHS Security & Confidentiality
- AHS Respectful Workplaces & Prevention of Harassment and Violence Policy Course
Health & Safety Requirements
Please read the linked documents below for further instructions as some will require additional time to complete.
- Immunizations (apply for this as soon as possible, no later than 60 days before the submission window)
- Criminal Record Check (apply for this 30-45 days before the submission window; do not obtain more than 90 days before your submission)
Faculty Health & Safety Requirements
Faculty Documents & Certifications
Faculty Immunizations
COVID-19 Vaccinations
Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) students enrolled in Health 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 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 Health Care Aide, Practical Nursing and Bachelor of Science Nursing students a practicum placement. This will result in either a delay or inability to complete your program.