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Clinical Preparedness Permit (CPP) Requirements

The Seneca Nanji Foundation School of Nursing is committed to maintaining safe clinical learning environments for students, healthcare professionals and patients. Before participating in clinical practicum, all students must meet the mandatory medical and non-medical requirements established by the School of Nursing and its clinical placement partners.

The Clinical Preparedness Permit (CPP) is a mandatory clearance process that verifies students have completed the required health screenings, immunizations, certifications and safety training necessary to participate in clinical practice.

These requirements support compliance with applicable legislation, professional standards and the health and safety policies of participating healthcare organizations.

Clinical Preparedness Requirements

All students must obtain and maintain valid clinical clearance documentation before beginning their clinical practicum. Requirements may vary depending on the student's program and the policies of their assigned clinical agency.

Medical Requirements

Medical clearance requirements may include immunization records, tuberculosis screening and other health-related documentation necessary to meet clinical agency requirements. See the Medical Assessment page.

Non-Medical Requirements

Non-medical clearance requirements may include a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC), Basic Life Support (BLS), Intermediate First Aid, Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) training, Worker Health and Safety Awareness Training Certificate and Respirator Mask (N95) Fit Testing.

Additional documentation or training may be required by individual clinical placement agencies.

Student Responsibilities

Students are responsible for completing their clinical preparedness requirements, obtaining the necessary supporting documentation and ensuring that all certifications and health records remain current.

All required documentation must be valid before the start of clinical practicum and remain valid throughout the entire clinical placement term.

Students are expected to begin preparing well in advance, as some requirements, including immunization records and Vulnerable Sector Checks, may take several weeks to complete.

Students are also responsible for any costs associated with obtaining the required certifications, medical assessments and clinical clearance reviews.

Clinical Clearance Review

Clinical preparedness documents must be reviewed and verified by the School of Nursing's designated third-party clearance provider, Concise Health Solutions, before students are eligible to begin clinical practicum.

Students must complete all required documentation before booking their clearance review appointment.

To schedule an online clearance review, visit the Concise Health Solutions Student Portal.

A service fee applies to the clearance review. Students who attend their appointment with incomplete documentation may be required to book an additional review and pay another service fee.

Clinical Clearance Deadlines

Students must complete all clinical preparedness requirements and obtain clearance by the deadlines established by the School of Nursing.

Students who do not obtain and maintain valid clinical clearance will not be permitted to begin or continue their clinical practicum. Failure to meet clinical requirements may affect course completion and program progression.

Questions and Support

For questions regarding clinical preparedness requirements, documentation or clinical clearance, please contact:

Clinical Placement Office: clinicalrequirements@senecapolytechnic.ca

Students should review the individual requirement sections below for detailed instructions, certification validity periods and supporting documentation requirements.