Students and school instructors from ALL professions that will be attending any of the Lower Mainland health authorities (FHA, VCH, PHC, PHSA) for a practice education experience.
No. It is not required. However, you still need to sign and submit a confidentiality form. All observational experiences need to be coordinated through practice education offices at the health authority.
You do not need to complete the online SPECO. However, you need to ensure that you have completed the Health Authority Orientation Checklist (document dates of completion), and renew components as listed.
If you have already completed part of the orientation, document the date completed on your orientation checklist and renew as per checklist.
No. However, you are required to complete the orientation checklist to document your completion date of the health authority orientation and other orientation components. Then review the applicable Student Practice Education Web Page for more important information pertaining to your practice education experience. It is the responsibility of your school to track the completion of orientation.
No, however you are required to complete the orientation checklist to document your completion date of the health authority orientation and other orientation components. Then review the Student Practice Education Web Page for more important information pertaining to the specific health authority and submit the signed confidentiality form.
Yes. You will need to complete the SPECO and orientation checklist.
Yes. The content of each orientation is different.
Students and school instructors must complete the orientation checklist and keep pre-requisites up to date. Completion of orientation requirements is tracked by post secondary institutions. However, students are advised to retain a copy of the checklist for their records. Health authorities may request proof of completion (for any component of orientation) at any time.
