In order for a medical student to be eligible for placement at a hospital in British Columbia, students from other medical schools must contact the University of British Columbia, Faculty of Medicine, as they organize all medical student placements in British Columbia.

• Registered nurse (RN)
• Registered psychiatric nurse (RPN)
• Licensed practical nurse (LPN)
• Specialty education
• Clinical nurse specialist (CNS)
• Nurse practitioner (NP)
• Masters of Nursing (MN) programs

• Social worker
• Dietetic
• Paramedic

• Physiotherapist (PT)
• Occupational therapist (OT)
• Speech & language pathologist (SLP)

• Music therapist
• Psychologist/counsellor
• Audiologist
• Respiratory therapist (RT)

• Cardiac technologist
• Medical laboratory assistant (MLA)
• Medical laboratory technician (MLT)
• Nuclear medicine technician
• Pharmacy technician
• Sonographer

• Unit clerk/coordinator (UC)
• Medical office assistant (MOA)
• Hospital support specialist (HSS)

Every student and instructor placed at our hospital must complete the components outlined below.

All orientation requirements need to be completed and current before beginning your practicum. Proof of completion may be requested. Unfortunately, if any component applicable to you is not completed or current, you may be asked to pause your placement until all requirements have been met.

Part 1: Student Practice Education Core Orientation (SPECO)
All students and faculty entering a lower mainland health authority for a practice education experience must complete the following five online courses before commencing placement.

• Student Practice Education Core Orientation
• WHMIS
• Infection Control
• Waste Management
• Code Red

Part 2: PHSA Student Orientation - Mandatory

• Read the PHSA Core Policies
  
• Complete the Privacy and Security module
  
• CST Cerner Training (will be emailed to the student)
  

Understand our expectations by reviewing the details below:  

Photo identification
School ID (photo preferred) must be worn on the left upper chest and be visible at all times while on placement. 

Computer training
All students in a clinical placement will require access to CST Cerner,  the electronic patient records system.  A customized CST Cerner Learning Journey will be emailed to the student's school-issued email address by the CST Training team once the placement is confirmed.

Hand Hygiene Policy (PDF)

Communicable diseases outbreak

In the event of an outbreak, implementation of specific infection control protocols is necessary. During outbreaks, restrictions for students may be required in order to help contain and prevent the spread of infection as well as protect the health and safety of the student. The level of the restriction is based on the degree of the outbreak. If a whole facility is deemed an outbreak location, all students may be prevented from entering the facility. Review the Practice Education Guidelines of BC for more information.

Dress code
Dress must reflect a professional appearance and maintain safe standards of care. All students and faculty are to be appropriately groomed: neat, clean and tidy at all times. When giving direct patient care, hair longer than shoulder length is to be tied back and moustaches or beards are to be neatly groomed. Cosmetics should be moderate and jewellery limited to non-dangling small earrings, plain chain, plain rings and watches. Prosthetic nails are not acceptable. Shoes are to have the toe and heel closed. Scented products are to be avoided, ie. lotions, perfumes, etc.

Social Networking

Discipline-specific information
Ensure you complete all applicable orientation requirements before starting your placement by reviewing the Discipline Specific Page.

Students
Your instructor, preceptor and/or supervisor will orientate you to the site.

Guidelines

Know our expectations of you by reviewing the provincially approved Practice Education Guidelines of BC.

Directions & Parking

Due to high demand and limited spacing, we encourage students to arrive by transit, cycling or car share to keep much needed room for patients and staff.  Please reach out to your school about discounted rates.  Directions if you are taking transit to BC Children's Hospital.

Bike Rack Locations
Bicycle racks are available for use near main entrances.

Booking Education Rooms

Academic partners may book meeting rooms on-site within 7 days of the desired date. Please contact Intercampus Operations for further information. Fees may apply.

Education for Non-staff

Classroom-based education and E-learning modules/courses are listed in the Learning Hub under Workshops and Courses.

Simulation Centre
The Simulation Centre, in the E6 wing in the Shaughnessy building, includes several rooms that closely resemble a typical emergency or acute care environment. High-fidelity, sophisticated, baby, child and adult computer-based, human-patient simulators are available, as well as other low and medium fidelity simulators and task trainers. Simulators allow physicians, nurses and other health care staff to practice clinical skills, interprofessional communications and teamwork, so that they become fully confident and competent to manage critical situations in health care. Simulations allow practice to a mastery level with no risk to patients.

Study and Learning Commons

Bookstore

Wifi
Connect to the CWGuest network and accept the terms and conditions before browsing.

Cell phones

Cell phone use is permitted site-wide, unless otherwise indicated. Please use cell phones respectfully.

Food and Amenities

Lockers and showers

Lockers for students are very limited and not available in all areas. Your practicum supervisor will provide you with further specifics. Students are strongly advised to not bring valuables with them on their practicum.

Shower facilities are available on site. Speak to your practicum supervisor about the nearest location to your assigned work area.

Smoke Free

The entire C&W grounds are smoke-free. This means that staff, patients, and visitors are not permitted to smoke on our site.

Security
The security team is here to provide safety and security as it relates to staff, patients, and faculty assets including students and instructors. While on site, if you require assistance or an escort to your car during evening or early morning hours, please call Protection Services at (604) 875-2999.

Faculty
Faculty that are new to our hospital or returning after an absence greater than one year must be oriented before commencing a placement. This is to be done by another faculty member with previous experience on the appropriate site/unit. If this is not possible, please contact us at studentpractice@cw.bc.ca to arrange for site orientation at least 3 weeks before a placement is scheduled to begin.

FACULTY Guidelines and Expectations

Instructor Orientation and Preparedness - Groups

Instructor Orientation and Preparedness - preceptorship

For Pediatrics:

• ‎Pediatric Foundational Competencies
  
• Children and Youth at Risk of Clinical Deterioration (PEWS)
  
• Pediatric Foundations
  
• Partnering for Pain
  
• Comfort Protocol for Clinical Procedures