Future Students Information

 

 

Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC)
While not an admission requirement for the program, applicants are advised that they will be required to provide a Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check to most agencies where they will be placed for practicum experiences. The existence of a Criminal Record may prevent practicum placement, program completion, professional licensure and therefore affect future employment prospects. It is the decision of each agency or institution to accept or reject a student for placement or observation experience based on the results of the criminal record check. 
If you have a criminal record or have questions about this process, please contact Tammy Syrnyk, Alberta Health Services (AHS) Student Strategies at 780-608-8839 or tammy.syrnyk@albertahealthservices.ca   For the purpose of Placement, if your Criminal Record Check registers as ‘unclear’ or ‘not clear’ you will be referred to Alberta Health Services Human Resources – Student Strategies.
As Criminal Record Checks and Vulnerable Sector Checks are only valid for 90 days please have a Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check completed at your home police detachment within 30 days of the first day of class.                 
Note: A processing fee may be charged to complete the check(s).
Students are required by Alberta Health Services to provide Red Deer College (RDC) with a Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check one time provided you maintain continuous enrolment at RDC.  Other agencies used for placement may require a Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check at other points in your program. Students are expected to report to RDC any change in their Criminal Record Check status due to criminal conviction throughout their continuous enrolment.
Collection Process
Your Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check will be collected during your first week of on-campus classes. Students to provide the following:
1.    Original Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check
2.    Self-addressed envelope unsealed (no postage required).
3.    Place items above in a sealed envelope with your name and program (ex. John Doe, BScN Program).
*Failure to provide a Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check will result in you not being able to complete your clinical placement*
Your original Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check will be returned to you using the self-addressed envelope provided.  Keep your original in a safe place as you may need to show the original to agencies during your program.

 

 

CPR: All students recertifying or certifying in CPR, must do so at the "Health Care Provider Level". This is in keeping with the new national guidelines and legislation. This applies to new and current students. Students must re-certify yearly.

Please be sure to have your current CPR card with you during the first week of classes to show proof of CPR certification at the Health Care Provider level.

Immunization: All students must complete the immunization form and provide to the Health & Wellness Centre (room 901) or bring to your first class.  For information about immunization requirements, please contact Health & Wellness Centre at 403.342.3427. 
Note:  Students will not be allowed in the clinical setting until this requirement is met. 

Standard First Aid:  All first year students  must show evidence of a valid Standard First Aid certificate. This does not have to be renewed while you are attending the program.