Do You Have Everything You Need?
We understand that due to the COVID-19 outbreak there may be delays in completing some of the health and safety requirements, specifically the Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Clearance (original required), immunizations and in-person BLS/First Aid certifications. These requirements may not be able to be completed prior to beginning your program in September and we have made allowances for this. Please complete and submit the health and safety requirements that you are able to do and stay in contact with our office at checklist@gprc.ab.ca regarding the status of the remainder.
For information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements, please refer to GPRC's COVID-19 response, and the Alberta Health Services (AHS) policy.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
Important Guidelines for Document Submission
- Please carefully review the Occupational Health and Safety requirements for your program and utilize this checklist to ensure you have everything you need
- Checklists are to be completed ONLY by students who have been admitted, conditionally admitted, are transfer students or are waitlisted in the BScN program
- Returning students are required to ensure checklist requirements are up to date – Contact the department for information
- Students are responsible for paying any fees that may be associated with obtaining these requirements
- Students are encouraged to get started on completing the health and safety requirements as soon as possible as some documents can take several weeks to obtain
- Copies of your documents must be submitted to: checklist@gprc.ab.ca
- If possible, please submit documents all together in one email
- Please indicate your student ID number when submitting your documents
- Students are required to submit a record of flu immunization and to complete CPR recertification annually
- Failure to submit these documents will result in you being withdrawn from clinical courses and not being able to complete the program
- Please see the links below to access the required forms
- Questions please email checklist@gprc.ab.ca or call 780-539-2750
Alberta Health Services Confidentiality Training
Confidentiality is of the utmost importance in health care. Alberta Health Services requires all students to complete confidentiality training and sign the confidentiality agreement.
Instructions: Complete the online modules here. There is a form at the end of the training modules, please sign and email the form to: checklist@gprc.ab.ca.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification (CPR)
Students must have current Heart and Stroke Foundation: Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider - CPR. No other courses will be accepted to meet the CPR requirement. Online CPR certifications are not accepted, students must attend an in-person course. Students are responsible for covering the cost of the training.
Alberta Health Services (AHS) requires BLS - CPR to be renewed annually. It is the student's responsibility to ensure that their BLS Provider - CPR is current. Students must complete and submit recertification for each year of the program. Students who do not have current BLS - CPR will be withdrawn from clinical courses.
BLS - CPR courses are offered through our Continuing Education department or students are welcome to find their own training provider.
Instructions: Scan and email your current CPR certificate to: checklist@gprc.ab.ca. Please note that this needs to be completed in every year of the program.
Clinical Placement Agreement
Nursing students are privy to healthcare information and are bound by legislation to keep the information they have access to confidential.
Instructions: Please carefully read, sign and submit the Clinical Placement Agreement to checklist@gprc.ab.ca.
Health Sciences Placement Network (HSPnet) Consent Form
The Health Sciences Placement Network (HSPnet) is a computer system used by educational institutions to arrange all clinical placements for students. Students are encouraged to read the HSPnet Identified Purpose and Handling of Personal Information for further information.
Instructions: Read, sign and submit the Consent Form for Use and Disclosure of Personal Information to checklist@gprc.ab.ca
Immunization Requirements
All nursing students must be immunized according to AHS requirements. Please note that placements may be refused to students who are not compliant with the standard.
Alberta Health Services (AHS) reserves the right to preclude any students who have not been COVID-19 immunized from attending clinical placements for the safety of the patients, students and staff. This decision would be dependent on the situation at that specific clinical location. Failure to attend clinical may result in the course expectations not being met and the student not being successful in the course/program. Please note: The COVID-19 pandemic is constantly in flux and this may change without notice.
It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that their immunizations are kept up to date, according to the standard for the duration of the program.
Please note: Record of annual influenza immunization is also required for the duration of the program.
Instructions: Contact your local Public Health Centre to make an appointment to have the Student Immunization Clearance form completed. Here you will find corresonding Appendix A, B & C. Your Immunization Record must be completed by a health care professional. Once completed scan and email a copy to checklist@gprc.ab.ca.
Photo ID Badge/Access Card Request
Complete your first name, last name and signature on the Photo ID Badge/Access Card form. Please note: your student ID picture will also be used for your AHS ID.
Instructions: Email completed form to checklist@gprc.ab.ca. Do NOT send this form to AHS.
Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Clearance
Students must obtain a Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Clearance (PIC) to participate in clinical courses. Please present your original PIC at the Nursing office (H206).
If your PIC is unclear, clinical agencies will review your documents to determine if you can participate in clinical experiences at their site. If your PIC is unclear you must notify the Clinical Placement Coordinator immediately so that the review process can be started.
Clinical placement sites that are a part of Alberta Health Services will honour a student's initial Police Information Check for the duration of your program. Clinical placements with other organizations may require a new PIC, dated within 90 days of the start of your clinical course.
If you have any breaks in your nursing program, for any reason, you will need to submit a new Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Clearance prior to restarting the nursing program.
Ensure you familiarize yourself with the requirements and process, including fees, identification to bring, and processing times in order to meet this requirement in an expedient manner. Fees are the responsibility of the student and processing times vary depending on the volume of requests.
Students who are under the age of 18 are not able to obtain a PIC and should wait until they turn 18 to complete this requirement.
MyCRC.ca police information checks are not accepted.
Instructions: Obtain Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Clearance (PIC) from your local police detachment and present the original (with embossed seal) to our Nursing department office, Room H206. Ensure that the PIC is dated within 90 days of the program start date.
Waiver Forms - Police Information Check and Immunization and Practicum Disclosure
Instructions: Please read, agree to, sign and submit the Police Information Check Waiver Form and the Immunization and Practicum Disclosure Waiver Form to checklist@gprc.ab.ca.
Waiver Forms - Requisite Skills & Abilities/Personal Declaration
On admission students should read and understand the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA) Requisite Skills and Abilities for Registered Nurses.
Instructions: Read the Requisite Skills and Abilities for Registered Nurses document, then sign the Personal Declarations BScN Students form and email to checklist@gprc.ab.ca.
Standard First Aid
Students must provide a copy of a current standard first aid certificate. This only needs to be submitted once at the beginning of the program and does not need to be renewed. Emergency First Aid is not equivalent to Standard First Aid and will not be accepted. Students are responsible for covering the cost of the training.
Standard First Aid courses are offered through our Continuing Education department or students are welcome to find their own training provider.
Instructions: Scan and email a copy of your current Standard First Aid Certificate to checklist@gprc.ab.ca.
Practical Nurse Diploma
Important Guidelines for Document Submission
- Please carefully review the Occupational Health and Safety requirements for your program and utilize this checklist to ensure you have everything you need
- Checklists are to be completed ONLY by students who have been admitted, conditionally admitted, are transfer students or are waitlisted in the BScN program
- Returning students are required to ensure checklist requirements are up to date – Contact the department for information
- Students are responsible for paying any fees that may be associated with obtaining these requirements
- Students are encouraged to get started on completing the health and safety requirements as soon as possible as some documents can take several weeks to obtain
- Copies of your documents must be submitted to: checklist@gprc.ab.ca
- If possible, please submit documents all together in one email
- Please indicate your student ID number when submitting your documents
- Students are required to submit a record of flu immunization and to complete CPR recertification annually
- Failure to submit these documents will result in you being withdrawn from clinical courses and not being able to complete the program
- Please see the links below to access the required forms
- Questions please email checklist@gprc.ab.ca or call 780-539-2750
Alberta Health Services Confidentiality Training
Confidentiality is of the utmost importance in health care. Alberta Health Services requires all students to complete confidentiality training and sign the confidentiality agreement.
Instructions: Complete the online modules here. There is a form at the end of the training modules, please sign and email the form to: checklist@gprc.ab.ca.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification (CPR)
Students must have current Heart and Stroke Foundation: Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider - CPR. No other courses will be accepted to meet the CPR requirement. Online CPR certifications are not accepted, students must attend an in-person course. Students are responsible for covering the cost of the training.
Alberta Health Services (AHS) requires BLS - CPR to be renewed annually. It is the student's responsibility to ensure that their BLS Provider - CPR is current. Students must complete and submit recertification for each year of the program. Students who do not have current BLS - CPR will be withdrawn from clinical courses.
BLS - CPR courses are offered through our Continuing Education department or students are welcome to find their own training provider.
Instructions: Scan and email your current CPR certificate to: checklist@gprc.ab.ca. Please note that this needs to be completed in every year of the program.
Clinical Placement Agreement
Nursing students are privy to healthcare information and are bound by legislation to keep the information they have access to confidential.
Instructions: Please carefully read, sign and submit the Clinical Placement Agreement to checklist@gprc.ab.ca.
Health Sciences Placement Network (HSPnet) Consent Form
The Health Sciences Placement Network (HSPnet) is a computer system used by educational institutions to arrange all clinical placements for students. Students are encouraged to read the HSPnet Identified Purpose and Handling of Personal Information for further information.
Instructions: Read, sign and submit the Consent Form for Use and Disclosure of Personal Information to checklist@gprc.ab.ca
Immunization Requirements
All nursing students must be immunized according to AHS requirements. Please note that placements may be refused to students who are not compliant with the standard.
Alberta Health Services (AHS) reserves the right to preclude any students who have not been COVID-19 immunized from attending clinical placements for the safety of the patients, students and staff. This decision would be dependent on the situation at that specific clinical location. Failure to attend clinical may result in the course expectations not being met and the student not being successful in the course/program. Please note: The COVID-19 pandemic is constantly in flux and this may change without notice.
It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that their immunizations are kept up to date, according to the standard for the duration of the program.
Please note: Record of annual influenza immunization is also required for the duration of the program.
Instructions: Contact your local Public Health Centre to make an appointment to have the Student Immunization Clearance form completed. Here you will find corresonding Appendix A, B & C. Your Immunization Record must be completed by a health care professional. Once completed scan and email a copy to checklist@gprc.ab.ca.
Photo ID Badge/Access Card Request
Complete your first name, last name and signature on the Photo ID Badge/Access Card form. Please note: your student ID picture will also be used for your AHS ID.
Instructions: Email completed form to checklist@gprc.ab.ca. Do NOT send this form to AHS.
Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Clearance
Students must obtain a Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Clearance (PIC) to participate in clinical courses. Please present your original PIC at the Nursing office (H206).
If your PIC is unclear, clinical agencies will review your documents to determine if you can participate in clinical experiences at their site. If your PIC is unclear you must notify the Clinical Placement Coordinator immediately so that the review process can be started.
Clinical placement sites that are a part of Alberta Health Services will honour a student's initial Police Information Check for the duration of your program. Clinical placements with other organizations may require a new PIC, dated within 90 days of the start of your clinical course.
If you have any breaks in your nursing program, for any reason, you will need to submit a new Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Clearance prior to restarting the nursing program.
Ensure you familiarize yourself with the requirements and process, including fees, identification to bring, and processing times in order to meet this requirement in an expedient manner. Fees are the responsibility of the student and processing times vary depending on the volume of requests.
Students who are under the age of 18 are not able to obtain a PIC and should wait until they turn 18 to complete this requirement.
MyCRC.ca police information checks are not accepted.
Instructions: Obtain Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Clearance (PIC) from your local police detachment and present the original (with embossed seal) to our Nursing department office, Room H206. Ensure that the PIC is dated within 90 days of the program start date.
Waiver Forms - Police Information Check and Immunization and Practicum Disclosure
Instructions: Please read, agree to, sign and submit the Police Information Check Waiver Form and the Immunization and Practicum Disclosure Waiver Form to checklist@gprc.ab.ca.
Waiver Forms - Requisite Skills & Abilities/Personal Declaration
On admission students should read and understand the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA) Becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse in Canada Requisite Skills and Abilities document
Instructions: Read the Becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse in Canada Requisite Skills and Abilities document, then sign the Personal Declarations PN Students form and email to checklist@gprc.ab.ca.
Standard First Aid
Students must provide a copy of a current standard first aid certificate. This only needs to be submitted once at the beginning of the program and does not need to be renewed. Emergency First Aid is not equivalent to Standard First Aid and will not be accepted. Students are responsible for covering the cost of the training.
Standard First Aid courses are offered through our Continuing Education department or students are welcome to find their own training provider.
Instructions: Scan and email a copy of your current Standard First Aid Certificate to checklist@gprc.ab.ca.
Health Care Aide Certificate
Important Guidelines for Document Submission
- Please carefully review the Occupational Health and Safety requirements for your program and utilize this checklist to ensure you have everything you need
- Checklists are to be completed ONLY by students who have been admitted, conditionally admitted, are transfer students or are waitlisted in the BScN program
- Returning students are required to ensure checklist requirements are up to date – Contact the department for information
- Students are responsible for paying any fees that may be associated with obtaining these requirements
- Students are encouraged to get started on completing the health and safety requirements as soon as possible as some documents can take several weeks to obtain
- Copies of your documents must be submitted to: checklist@gprc.ab.ca
- If possible, please submit documents all together in one email
- Please indicate your student ID number when submitting your documents
- Students are required to submit a record of flu immunization and to complete CPR recertification annually
- Failure to submit these documents will result in you being withdrawn from clinical courses and not being able to complete the program
- Please see the links below to access the required forms
- Questions please email checklist@gprc.ab.ca or call 780-539-2750
Alberta Health Services Confidentiality Training
Confidentiality is of the utmost importance in health care. Alberta Health Services requires all students to complete confidentiality training and sign the confidentiality agreement.
Instructions: Complete the online modules here. There is a form at the end of the training modules, please sign and email the form to: checklist@gprc.ab.ca.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification (CPR)
Students must have current Heart and Stroke Foundation: Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider - CPR. No other courses will be accepted to meet the CPR requirement. Online CPR certifications are not accepted, students must attend an in-person course. Students are responsible for covering the cost of the training.
Alberta Health Services (AHS) requires BLS - CPR to be renewed annually. It is the student's responsibility to ensure that their BLS Provider - CPR is current. Students must complete and submit recertification for each year of the program. Students who do not have current BLS - CPR will be withdrawn from clinical courses.
BLS - CPR courses are offered through our Continuing Education department or students are welcome to find their own training provider.
Instructions: Scan and email your current CPR certificate to: checklist@gprc.ab.ca. Please note that this needs to be completed in every year of the program.
Clinical Placement Agreement
Health Care Aide students are privy to healthcare information and are bound by legislation to keep the information they have access to confidential.
Instructions: Please carefully read, sign and submit the Clinical Placement Agreement to checklist@gprc.ab.ca.
Health Sciences Placement Network (HSPnet) Consent Form
The Health Sciences Placement Network (HSPnet) is a computer system used by educational institutions to arrange all clinical placements for students. Students are encouraged to read the HSPnet Identified Purpose and Handling of Personal Information for further information.
Instructions: Read, sign and submit the Consent Form for Use and Disclosure of Personal Information to checklist@gprc.ab.ca
Immunization Requirements
All Health Care Aide students must be immunized according to AHS requirements. Please note that placements may be refused to students who are not compliant with the standard.
Alberta Health Services (AHS) reserves the right to preclude any students who have not been COVID-19 immunized from attending clinical placements for the safety of the patients, students and staff. This decision would be dependent on the situation at that specific clinical location. Failure to attend clinical may result in the course expectations not being met and the student not being successful in the course/program. Please note: The COVID-19 pandemic is constantly in flux and this may change without notice.
It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that their immunizations are kept up to date, according to the standard for the duration of the program.
Please note: Record of annual influenza immunization is also required for the duration of the program.
Instructions: Contact your local Public Health Centre to make an appointment to have the Student Immunization Clearance form completed. Here you will find corresonding Appendix A, B & C. Your Immunization Record must be completed by a health care professional. Once completed scan and email a copy to checklist@gprc.ab.ca.
Photo ID Badge/Access Card Request
Complete your first name, last name and signature on the Photo ID Badge/Access Card form. Please note: your student ID picture will also be used for your AHS ID.
Instructions: Email completed form to checklist@gprc.ab.ca. Do NOT send this form to AHS.
Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Clearance
Students must obtain a Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Clearance (PIC) to participate in clinical courses. Please present your original PIC at the Nursing office (H206).
If your PIC is unclear, clinical agencies will review your documents to determine if you can participate in clinical experiences at their site. If your PIC is unclear you must notify the Clinical Placement Coordinator immediately so that the review process can be started.
Clinical placement sites that are a part of Alberta Health Services will honour a student's initial Police Information Check for the duration of your program. Clinical placements with other organizations may require a new PIC, dated within 90 days of the start of your clinical course.
If you have any breaks in your nursing program, for any reason, you will need to submit a new Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Clearance prior to restarting the nursing program.
Ensure you familiarize yourself with the requirements and process, including fees, identification to bring, and processing times in order to meet this requirement in an expedient manner. Fees are the responsibility of the student and processing times vary depending on the volume of requests.
Students who are under the age of 18 are not able to obtain a PIC and should wait until they turn 18 to complete this requirement.
MyCRC.ca police information checks are not accepted.
Instructions: Obtain Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Clearance (PIC) from your local police detachment and present the original (with embossed seal) to our Nursing department office, Room H206. Ensure that the PIC is dated within 90 days of the program start date.
Waiver Forms - Police Information Check and Immunization and Practicum Disclosure
Instructions: Please read, agree to, sign and submit the Police Information Check Waiver Form and the Immunization and Practicum Disclosure Waiver Form to checklist@gprc.ab.ca.
Waiver Forms - Requisite Skills & Abilities/Personal Declaration
On admission students should read and understand the Alberta Government's Alberta Health Care Aide Competency Profile (2018) Core Competency Profile for Alberta Health Care Aides.
Instructions: Read the Alberta Health Care Aide Competency Profile (2018) document, then sign the Personal Declarations HCA Students form and email to checklist@gprc.ab.ca.
Standard First Aid
Students must provide a copy of a current standard first aid certificate. This only needs to be submitted once at the beginning of the program and does not need to be renewed. Emergency First Aid is not equivalent to Standard First Aid and will not be accepted. Students are responsible for covering the cost of the training.
Standard First Aid courses are offered through our Continuing Education department or students are welcome to find their own training provider.
Instructions: Scan and email a copy of your current Standard First Aid Certificate to checklist@gprc.ab.ca.
WHMIS
Students must have WHMIS certification that is current within three years from program start date. Any training provider is accepted, and online certifications are accepted.
WHMIS courses are offered through our Continuing Education department or students are welcome to find their own training provider.
Instructions: Email a copy of your current WHMIS Certificate to checklist@gprc.ab.ca.
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