1. Headshot photo or ACN student ID card (if available)

Please provide a professional headshot, this image will be used to create your ACN student ID card. Please send your photo as additional PDF document.

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2. National Police Check (must be valid for the complete duration of your course)

Applications for an Australian National Police Check must be made via the Australian Federal Police (AFP). National Police Check certificates are valid for three years and applications can take up to four weeks to process. When you apply, select Purpose Type ‘Commonwealth Employment/Purpose’ and Purpose of Check ‘37 – Care, Instruction or Supervision of Children/Care of Disabled Persons/Aged Care Staff/Volunteers’.

International criminal history checks (for international students and those who have lived overseas). If you have lived in a country other than Australia after the age of 16, you must also submit:

• a National Police Check from that country,
• or a Statutory Declaration stating that you have never, in Australia or another country, been convicted of murder or sexual assault, or convicted of, and sentenced to imprisonment for, any other form of assault.

Must be issued by an Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) accredited body. National criminal record checks are valid for five years since the date of issue.  If a charge or conviction is listed, you must apply for a Clinical Placement Clearance. This application must be done within 3 months of your placement (evidence will be required).

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3. Working with vulnerable people

See Apply for or renew a WWVP registration via ACT Government website.

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4. Mask fit test

All students attending clinical placement must undergo a mask fit-test and provide evidence of completion (Respiratory fit-test card or report) upon application. The fit test card/report must be valid for the clinical placement period.

 

Vaccination and Immunisation evidence

Vaccination evidence must be in the form of:

• written record of vaccination signed, dated, and stamped by a medical practitioner/nurse immuniser or pharmacist vaccinator (for authorised vaccines only) on the NSW Health Vaccination Record Card for Category A Workers and Students
• Australian Immunisation History Statement
• Australian COVID-19 Digital Certificate AND / OR

Vaccination evidence must be in the form of:

• serological confirmation of protection

Note: If the Immunisation History Statement or Digital Certificate downloaded via MyGov has an Individual Health Identifier (IHI) listed, remove/redact the IHI before sending.

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5. Diptheria, Tetanus and Pertussis (Whooping cough) DTPa

You will need to provide evidence of having taken the Adacel or Boostrix vaccine in the past 10 years (a serology test is not acceptable).

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6. Hepatitis B

You will need to provide:

• evidence of completing an age-appropriate course of Hepatitis B vaccinations (an accelerated course is not accepted) AND
• a positive serology (blood test) showing HBsAb levels equal to or greater than 10 mlU/ml OR Documented evidence of anti-HBc, indicating past hepatitis B infection, and/or HBsAg+.

Evidence of age-appropriate course of Hepatitis B vaccinations can include the following:

Age	Doses	1	2	3
Under 20 years of age	3 paediatric doses	0 month	1 month	4** -6 months
11-15 years of age*	2 adult doses	0 month	6 months	–
Over 20 years of age	3 adult doses	0 month	1 month	4** -6 months

*If you have received 2 doses of Hep B vaccine approx 6 months apart between the ages of 11 and 15 a 3rd dose is not required, if your serology shows that you have immunity.

**4 months is the minimum interval period that is acceptable as per page 213 of the Australian Immunisation Handbook.

If you fail to obtain the vaccination record showing previous vaccination, you can complete the Hepatitis C vaccination Declaration – Appendix 9 form.

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7. Measles, Mumps, Rubella

You must provide a copy of a positive serology test for measles, mumps and rubella (low positive, equivocal or negative serology tests not acceptable), or one of the following:

• Evidence of having received two doses of vaccine
• If you were born before 1966, a copy of your Driver Licence, birth certificate or passport.

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8. Varicella

One of the below types of evidence is required:

• A copy of a (IgG) positive serology test, OR Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) History Statement that records natural immunity to chickenpox, OR
• Evidence of having taken two doses of vaccine at least one month part:
  • 1 dose if given before the age of 14 years
  • 2 doses if given ≥14 years old

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9. Tuberculosis (TB)

Interferon Gamma Release Assay (such as the QuantiFERON-TB Gold assay) indicating no tuberculosis infection.

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10. Influenza

Annual vaccination evidence is required. Season influenza vaccines expire on 31st May each year, if your placement is scheduled after this date, you would require a current season vaccine for that year. The influenza vaccine must be administered in Australia, as the formulation differs from country to country.

Note: If you have previously received Full Compliance but are missing your current season Flu vaccine, you must send your evidence to NSW Health as soon as possible to update your profile. Any student who has not provided a current season Flu vaccination record by 1 June each year will automatically revert to Not Compliant and be unable to attend placement.

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11. COVID-19 Vaccination

Students attending clinical placements are required to have three doses of a TGA approved or recognised COVID-19 vaccine.

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12. ACT Health Identification Card

You must have your ACT Health Identification Card

 

Two weeks before placement

You must have completed:

• Mandatory e-learning
• National Hand Hygiene Initiative Student Health Practitioner Module
• Student acknowledgement form.

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13. Mandatory e-learning

Once the Clinical Placement Office has received your details from your education provider your account will be created. This may take 2 to 3 days.

You will be sent an email with your username and password to your email address. Please check your junk email.

Before your first placement with Canberra Health Services, you must go to the security office at Canberra Hospital to collect your ACT Health identification card.

Cards are issued no sooner than two weeks before your placement is due to commence.

You will be given access to your placement location. The cards are electronically monitored and will be activated during placement only.

You must clearly display your identification and introduce yourself as a student during your placement.

1. Headshot photo or ACN student ID card (if available)

Please provide a professional headshot, this image will be used to create your ACN student ID card. Please bring this with you when on placement.

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2. National Police Check (must be valid for the complete duration of your course)

Applications for an Australian National Police Check must be made via the Australian Federal Police (AFP). National Police Check certificates are valid for three years and applications can take up to four weeks to process. When you apply, select Purpose Type ‘Commonwealth Employment/Purpose’ and Purpose of Check ‘37 – Care, Instruction or Supervision of Children/Care of Disabled Persons/Aged Care Staff/Volunteers’.

International criminal history checks (for international students and those who have lived overseas). If you have lived in a country other than Australia after the age of 16, you must also submit:

• a National Police Check from that country,
• or a Statutory Declaration stating that you have never, in Australia or another country, been convicted of murder or sexual assault, or convicted of, and sentenced to imprisonment for, any other form of assault.

Must be issued by an Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) accredited body. National criminal record checks are valid for five years since the date of issue. If a charge or conviction is listed, you must apply for a Clinical Placement Clearance. This application must be done within 3 months of your placement (evidence will be required).

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3. NSW Working with Childrens check

Apply for a Volunteer Working with Children Check (WWCC) at Service NSW.

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4. Mask fit test

All students attending clinical placement must undergo a mask fit-test and provide evidence of completion (Respiratory fit-test card or report) upon application. The fit test card/report must be valid for the clinical placement period.

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5. Diptheria, Tetanus and Pertussis (Whooping cough) DTPa

You’ll need to provide evidence of having taken the Adacel or Boostrix vaccine in the past 10 years (a serology test is not acceptable).

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6. Hepatitis B

You will need to provide:

• evidence of completing an age-appropriate course of Hepatitis B vaccinations (an accelerated course is not accepted) AND
• a positive serology (blood test) showing HBsAb levels equal to or greater than 10 mlU/ml OR Documented evidence of anti-HBc, indicating past hepatitis B infection, and/or HBsAg+.

Evidence of age-appropriate course of Hepatitis B vaccinations can include the following:

Age	Doses	1	2	3
Under 20 years of age	3 paediatric doses	0 month	1 month	4** -6 months
11-15 years of age*	2 adult doses	0 month	6 months	–
Over 20 years of age	3 adult doses	0 month	1 month	4** -6 months

*If you have received 2 doses of Hep B vaccine approx 6 months apart between the ages of 11 and 15 a 3rd dose is not required, if your serology shows that you have immunity.

**4 months is the minimum interval period that is acceptable as per page 213 of the Australian Immunisation Handbook.

If you fail to obtain the vaccination record showing previous vaccination, you can complete the Hepatitis C vaccination Declaration – Appendix 9 form.

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7. Measles, Mumps, Rubella

You must provide a copy of a positive serology test for measles, mumps and rubella (low positive, equivocal or negative serology tests not acceptable), or one of the following:

• Evidence of having received two doses of vaccine
• If you were born before 1966, a copy of your Driver Licence, birth certificate or passport.

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8. Varicella

One of the below types of evidence is required:

• A copy of a (IgG) positive serology test, OR Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) History Statement that records natural immunity to chickenpox, OR

Evidence of having taken two doses of vaccine at least one month part:

• 1 dose if given before the age of 14 years
• 2 doses if given ≥14 years old

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9. Tuberculosis (TB)

Ensure your doctor has completed all TB questions (Y/N) and sections on your Vaccination Record Card. Read, complete, and sign the form.

All students must complete the TB Assessment Tool (even if ticked ‘No’ for TB on your vaccination card).

Form must be signed and dated. Old form versions are not accepted. If your GP indicated “YES” for TB screening, you must get an IGRA blood test. If the result is positive, your GP will need to provide you with a referral letter to a Chest Clinic to conduct a chest X-ray, and you will need a clearance letter from them to confirm your status.

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10. Influenza

Annual vaccination evidence is required. Season influenza vaccines expire on 31st May each year, if your placement is scheduled after this date, you would require a current season vaccine for that year. The influenza vaccine must be administered in Australia, as the formulation differs from country to country.

Note: If you have previously received Full Compliance but are missing your current season Flu vaccine, you must send your evidence to NSW Health as soon as possible to update your profile. Any student who has not provided a current season Flu vaccination record by 1 June each year will automatically revert to Not Compliant and be unable to attend placement.

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11. COVID-19 Vaccination

Students attending clinical placements are required to have three doses of a TGA approved or recognised COVID-19 vaccine.

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12. NSW Health Student Details form

Download form here. Read, complete and sign the form.

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13. Signed NSW Health Code of Conduct

Download form here. Read, complete and sign the form.

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14. Undertaking / Declaration form – Appendix 6

Download form here. Read, complete and sign the form.

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15. ACN Clinical Placement Disclosure form

Download form here. Read, complete and sign the form.

Legal checks

• National Police Check (No more than 12 months prior to placement).
• Working with Children Check – it is a requirement of ACN that all students undertaking clinical placement hold a current Working with Children Check.

 

Immunisation evidence

Students are requested to visit the NT Health website for more information in preparing for placement within NT.

Mandatory vaccines

Proof of COVID-19 vaccination

• COVID-19 digital certificate which shows evidence of 3x COVID-19 vaccines.
• Or immunisation history statement which lists COVID-19 vaccinations and all other vaccines.

Evidence of immunisations and serology for the following:

• Polio
• DTPA Vaccine
• Hepatitis B
• Measles/Mumps & Rubella
• Varicella Zoster (Chickenpox)
• Influenza (yearly)
• Hepatitis A*
• Tuberculosis (IgRA)

 

Mask Fit Test

All students attending clinical placement must undergo a mask fit-test and provide evidence of completion (Respiratory fit-test card or report) upon application. The fit test card/report must be valid for the clinical placement period.

 

Other requirements

• Student Deed of Undertaking
• Annual CPR competency: HLTAID002
• Current First Aid Certificate: HLTAID003 or HLTFA311A.
• Hand Hygiene Certificate: Hand Hygiene Australia Learning Management System. Go to the Hand Hygiene Australia Website.
• Department of Health privacy policy
• Student ID Card
• ACN Clinical Placement disclosure form.

1. Headshot photo or ACN student ID card (if available)

Please provide a professional headshot, this image will be used to create your ACN student ID card. Please bring this with you when on placement.

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2. National Police Check – approved within the last 36 months (3 years)

Applications for an Australian National Police Check must be made via the Australian Federal Police (AFP). National Police Check certificates are valid for three years and applications can take up to four weeks to process. When you apply, select Purpose Type ‘Commonwealth Employment/Purpose’ and Purpose of Check ‘37 – Care, Instruction or Supervision of Children/Care of Disabled Persons/Aged Care Staff/Volunteers’.

International criminal history checks (for international students and those who have lived overseas). If you have lived in a country other than Australia after the age of 16, you must also submit:

• a National Police Check from that country,
• or a Statutory Declaration stating that you have never, in Australia or another country, been convicted of murder or sexual assault, or convicted of, and sentenced to imprisonment for, any other form of assault.

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3. Blue Card

• Your Queensland Blue Card permits you to work in positions of trust with children. You will not be able to commence placement until your Blue Card has been issued as current legislation dictates ‘No Card No Start’. Blue Cards are valid for three years and applications are processed online through the Blue Card Services portal. See Blue cards for working with children

To apply, you must first register an account with Blue Card Services via the portal, which will also create your unique account number. Blue Card Services requires applicants to provide a Queensland Driver License as proof of identity. If you don’t have a Queensland Driver License, you can instead supply a Customer Reference Number (CRN) issued by the Queensland Department of Transport. To obtain a CRN, you will need to visit a Transport and Main Roads Customer Service Centre and apply. This is a free service.

Please apply for your Blue Card as an Australian College of Nursing Student. We have an account with the portal. Please email your Application Reference Number for us to verify your student ID for Blue Card.

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4. Mask Fit Test of particulate filter respirators

Mask fit testing ensures the correct size and brand of respirator mask is properly fitted for your face, providing healthcare workers with an adequate seal to help protect against illness or injury from respiratory hazards in the workplace. The following mask brands and models are required to be fit-tested:3M 1860 Cupped (one size)

• 3M 1860S Cupped (small)
• 3M 1870 Flat Fold (one size)
• Trident RTCFFP2 (universal)
• Halyard 46727 Duckfold (regular)
• Halyard 46827 Duckfold (small)

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5. Diptheria, Tetanus and Pertussis (Whooping cough) DTPa

You’ll need to provide evidence of having taken the Adacel or Boostrix vaccine in the past 10 years (a serology test is not acceptable).

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6. Hepatitis B

You will need to provide:

• evidence of completing an age-appropriate course of Hepatitis B vaccinations (an accelerated course is not accepted) AND
• a positive serology (blood test) showing HBsAb levels equal to or greater than 10 mlU/ml.

Evidence of age-appropriate course of Hepatitis B vaccinations can include the following:

Age	Doses	1	2	3
Under 20 years of age	3 paediatric doses	0 month	1 month	4** -6 months
11-15 years of age*	2 adult doses	0 month	6 months	–
Over 20 years of age	3 adult doses	0 month	1 month	4** -6 months

*If you have received 2 doses of Hep B vaccine approx 6 months apart between the ages of 11 and 15 a 3rd dose is not required, if your serology shows that you have immunity.

**4 months is the minimum interval period that is acceptable as per page 213 of the Australian Immunisation Handbook.

If you do not have evidence of complete Hepatitis B vaccinations, please complete a Hepatitis B Vaccination Declaration – witnessed by an approved assessor.

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7. Measles, Mumps, Rubella

You must provide a copy of a positive serology test for measles, mumps and rubella (low positive, equivocal or negative serology tests not acceptable), or one of the following:

• Evidence of having received two doses of vaccine
• If you were born before 1966, a copy of your Driver Licence, birth certificate or passport.

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8. Varicella

One of the below evidence is required:

• A copy of a (IgG) positive serology test, or

Evidence of having taken two doses of vaccine:

• 1 dose if given before the age of 14 years
• 2 doses if given ≥14 years old

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9. Influenza

Annual vaccination evidence is required. Season influenza vaccines expire on 31st May each year, if your placement is scheduled after this date, you would require a current season vaccine for that year. The influenza vaccine must be administered in Australia, as the formulation differs from country to country.

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10. Tuberculosis (TB)

The Queensland Health Tuberculosis Risk Assessment form for Students form helps identify if you are an at-risk student for Tuberculosis. Generally, at-risk students were born in a high-risk country or have spent three or more months in high-risk countries during the past five years from Queensland Health.

If you have not identified as at-risk:

• Submit your completed TB Assessment form. Please ensure you answer all questions and the form is signed.

If you have identified as at-risk:

• Submit your completed TB Assessment form.

Complete an Interferon Gamma Release Immunoassay (IGRA) / QuantiFERON-TB Gold blood test at a pathologist (with an estimated cost of up to $70). Please note this test must be completed in Australia. If it is Negative, no further action is required. If it was Positive, the referral letter to a Chest Clinic is required from your GP. The Clearence Letter will be required from the Chest Clinic post Chest Xray.

 

Before clinical placement commences

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11. [Before placement commencement] iLearn online training (Mandatory)

Please complete the online training on Queensland Health’s iLearn website. You will need to register for an iLearn account as a ‘student’ and include your Placements Officer or Course Convenor as your ‘supervisor contact’. If you are unsure about these details contact the Placements Officer in your school.Once logged in to the Queensland Health iLearn website search for the course ‘Queensland Health Mandatory Training’. Click on this course then click ‘Enrol in This Program’ and the following modules will be displayed:

• First-response Evacuation Instructions (FREI) – completed annually
• Code of Conduct – completed annually
• Prevention and Management of Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD) – completed once
• Work Health Safety and Wellbeing Induction – completed once
• Occupational Violence Orientation (awareness only) – completed once
• Public Interest Disclosure (PID) – completed every 2 years

You will need to search for the below course separately:

• eHealth ieMR Nursing Student Training – completed annually.

All modules are required to be current at the time of placement. Completing each module will produce a PDF certificate. Please submit all PDF certificates.

After you have completed your placement requirements (including vaccinations, Blue Card, Police Checks and Queensland Health iLearn training) you will be ready to complete and sign Queensland Health’s Student Orientation Checklist and Student Deed Poll. The Queensland Health Fact Sheets below include instructions on how to complete your forms:

• Queensland Health Student Orientation Checklist fact sheet
• Queensland Health Deed Poll fact sheet

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12. [Before placement commencement] Student Orientation Checklist

Please complete and sign (with wet ink signature on hard copies). This document summarises all the requirements you’ve met to go on placement with Queensland Health. You must scan and submit your completed and signed Student Orientation Checklist. Please refer to the Queensland Health Student Orientation Checklist Completion Guide.

Download Student Orientation Checklist here

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13. [Before placement commencement] Student Deed Poll

The student Deed Poll is legal agreement between you and Queensland Health. Please ensure you include ACN ABN: and the name of the HHS you have been allocated to. Each time you attend a placement with Queensland Health you are required to complete this form and submit to the facility. Bring your signed Student Deed Poll with you on your first day of placement.

Download Student Deed Poll here

More information about Student Orientation Checklist and Student Deed Poll can be found here.

1. Headshot photo or ACN student ID card (if available)

Please provide a professional headshot, this image will be used to create your ACN student ID card. Please bring this with you when on placement.

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2. Australian Police Check (must be less than 12 months old)

To apply for a national police check, please visit the South Australia Police website.

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3. Screening Check: Working with Children check and NDIS Screening

All students undertaking a placement in South Australia are required to hold a current Department of Human Services (DHS) screening check for:

• Working With Children Check (valid for five years) AND
• NDIS Screening (valid for five years)*

*Students with a current Disability Employment Service Check will not need to apply for the new NDIS screening until their current Disability Employment Service Check is due to expire, (less than six months from expiry), or their circumstances change. Apply for Working with Children Check and/or NDIS Screenings directly through the DHS Screening Unit portal.

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4. Mask fit testing and Personal Protective Equipment

Students may be required to undergo fit testing to reduce the risk of transmission of infectious agents. An SA Health training tool can be found here.

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5. Diphtheria Tetanus and Pertussis (dTpa)

Confirmed evidence of immunity by one documented dose of adult DTPa vaccine within the last 10 years.

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6. Hepatitis B

Confirmed evidence of immunity to Hepatitis B with surface protective antibodies of >10 IU/L following primary course OR Confirmed course of three (3) doses of Hepatitis B commenced

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7. Measles, Mumps and Rubella

Confirmed evidence of immunity to Measles AND Mumps AND Rubella OR Confirmed course of two (2) doses of MMR given at least 28 days apart.

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8. Varicella

Confirmed evidence of immunity to Varicella OR Confirmed course of two (2) doses of Varicella given at least 28 days apart.

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9. Influenza (seasonal)

Influenza (seasonal) immunization is required for students undertaking clinical placement in all SA facilities.

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10. Tuberculosis assessment

Students must complete the Tuberculosis (TB) SA Health Online Screening Questionnaire. Shortly after submitting the online questionnaire, students will be notified via email by SA Health if they are low risk and cleared or high risk and require follow-up.

Upon receiving clearance, students are required to tick the box that relates to their outcome in the Tuberculosis Screening section on page 2 of the Immunisation Compliance Form. Please do not tick BOTH boxes, only tick the box that relates to the outcome of your screening. Students may be asked to show evidence of their screening on the first day of placement.

It is recommended to complete the TB Screening Questionnaire prior to receiving vaccinations as you are unable to complete the screening within four weeks of receiving a live vaccine (MMR, Varicella).

Step 1: All Health Care students must complete the online tuberculosis screening questionnaire. After completing the questionnaire, you will receive an email from SATB advising you of further instructions to complete your tuberculosis screening:

a. You have completed the TB Screening requirements, OR
b. You are required to attend a GP to arrange an IGRA blood test (Continue to Step 2)

Step 2: If you are instructed by SA TB Services to undergo an IGRA test, you will need to make an appointment with a GP. You should bring TB Screening Results to your appointment. At your first appointment, the GP will arrange your blood test. You will be required to see the GP again for your results at a follow-up appointment. Your GP will complete the TB Clearance for Clinical Placement Healthcare Worker form. Based on your test results, your GP will either:

a. Sign off indicating that you have completed the TB Screening requirements on your Immunisation Compliance Form, OR
b. Your GP will submit a request for a chest x-ray and for you to make another appointment with GP to review the chest x-ray results, (Continue to Step 3).

Step 3: If a Chest X-Ray is required, your GP will review the chest X-ray and perform a TB symptom check:

a. If the GP determines you are suitable to undertake a placement, they will complete the ‘TB Clearance for Clinical Placement Healthcare Worker’ form indicating follow-up with SATB is not required. OR
b. If the GP determines you are exhibiting TB symptoms or concerns with your chest x-ray, they will refer you to the Chest Clinic, and you will receive an appointment posted to you for the Chest Clinic at the Royal Adelaide Hospital (RAH). The Chest Clinic may require additional testing or prescribe treatment. Once the doctors at the Chest Clinic are satisfied that any Tuberculosis risk has been managed, you will be issued a certificate indicating that you have completed the TB Screening Requirements.

Keep a hard copy of the Certificate of Compliance and tuberculosis screening results in your records, ready for the commencement of your placement.

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11. Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination (3 dose)

Three doses of COVID-19 vaccines, and according to the latest ATAGI Guidelines (March 2024), a single dose of the COVID-19 vaccination (2024 season) are highly recommended for people > over 18 years without risk factors.

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12. Poliomyelitis

Confirmed evidence of immunity to Poliomyelitis vaccinations or Statutory Declaration confirming have received Polio vaccinations OR Confirmed courses of three (3) doses of polio vaccine given four weeks apart.

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13. Hepatitis A* (recommended)

Hepatitis A is only recommended for students working in Indigenous communities or with Indigenous children, and for carers of people with developmental disabilities. Discuss with your medical practitioner if you are concerned. Evidence required:

• Confirmed evidence of immunity to Hepatitis A OR
• Confirmed course of two (2) doses of Hepatitis A commenced.

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14. [Mandatory online training before placement commences] Sunrise EMR & PAS, SA Health’s electronic medical record

The patient electronic medical record used in South Australia is a state-based system called Sunrise EMR & PAS (Sunrise EMR). Sunrise EMR is used at many of the state’s public hospitals and healthcare. Please contact health.emrtraining@sa.gov.au or Health.StudentHADActivations@sa.gov.au to access the online training module. You must complete this online training module four weeks before your placement begins. Once done, please email your certificate to clinicalplacement@acn.edu.au so that we can update your compliance record in Placeright.

1. Headshot photo or ACN student ID card (if available)

Please provide a professional headshot, this image will be used to create your ACN student ID card. Please send your photo as additional PDF document.

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2. National Police Check (must be valid for the complete duration of your course)

Applications for an Australian National Police Check must be made via the Australian Federal Police (AFP). National Police Check certificates are valid for 12 months and applications can take up to four weeks to process. When you apply, select Purpose Type ‘Commonwealth Employment/Purpose’ and Purpose of Check ‘37 – Care, Instruction or Supervision of Children/Care of Disabled Persons/Aged Care Staff/Volunteers’.

International criminal history checks (for international students and those who have lived overseas). If you have lived in a country other than Australia after the age of 16, you must also submit:

• a National Police Check from that country,
• or a Statutory Declaration stating that you have never, in Australia or another country, been convicted of murder or sexual assault, or convicted of, and sentenced to imprisonment for, any other form of assault.

Must be issued by an Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) accredited body. National criminal record checks are valid for five years since the date of issue.  If a charge or conviction is listed, you must apply for a Clinical Placement Clearance. This application must be done within 3 months of your placement (evidence will be required).

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3. Working with Vulnerable People (Children) Registration

To apply for a new Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Children), go to the Tasmanian Government (Department of Justice) Consumer, Building and Occupational Services website.

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4. Mask fit test

All students attending clinical placement must undergo a mask fit-test and provide evidence of completion (Respiratory fit-test card or report) upon application. The fit test card/report must be valid for the clinical placement period.

 

Vaccination and Immunisation evidence

Vaccination evidence must be in the form of:

• written record of vaccination signed, dated, and stamped by a medical practitioner/nurse immuniser or pharmacist vaccinator (for authorised vaccines only) on the NSW Health Vaccination Record Card for Category A Workers and Students
• Australian Immunisation History Statement
• Australian COVID-19 Digital Certificate AND / OR

Vaccination evidence must be in the form of:

• serological confirmation of protection

Note: If the Immunisation History Statement or Digital Certificate downloaded via MyGov has an Individual Health Identifier (IHI) listed, remove/redact the IHI before sending.

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5. Diptheria, Tetanus and Pertussis (Whooping cough) DTPa

You will need to provide evidence of having taken the Adacel or Boostrix vaccine in the past 10 years (a serology test is not acceptable).

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6. Hepatitis B

You will need to provide:

• evidence of completing an age-appropriate course of Hepatitis B vaccinations (an accelerated course is not accepted) AND
• a positive serology (blood test) showing HBsAb levels equal to or greater than 10 mlU/ml OR Documented evidence of anti-HBc, indicating past hepatitis B infection, and/or HBsAg+.

Evidence of age-appropriate course of Hepatitis B vaccinations can include the following:

Age	Doses	1	2	3
Under 20 years of age	3 paediatric doses	0 month	1 month	4** -6 months
11-15 years of age*	2 adult doses	0 month	6 months	–
Over 20 years of age	3 adult doses	0 month	1 month	4** -6 months

*If you have received 2 doses of Hep B vaccine approx 6 months apart between the ages of 11 and 15 a 3rd dose is not required, if your serology shows that you have immunity.

**4 months is the minimum interval period that is acceptable as per page 213 of the Australian Immunisation Handbook.

If you fail to obtain the vaccination record showing previous vaccination, you can complete the Hepatitis C vaccination Declaration – Appendix 9 form.

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7. Measles, Mumps, Rubella

You must provide a copy of a positive serology test for measles, mumps and rubella (low positive, equivocal or negative serology tests not acceptable), or one of the following:

• Evidence of having received two doses of vaccine
• If you were born before 1966, a copy of your Driver Licence, birth certificate or passport.

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8. Varicella

One of the below types of evidence is required:

• A copy of a (IgG) positive serology test, OR Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) History Statement that records natural immunity to chickenpox, OR
• Evidence of having taken two doses of vaccine at least one month part:
  • 1 dose if given before the age of 14 years
  • 2 doses if given ≥14 years old

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9. Tuberculosis (TB)

Ensure your doctor has completed all TB questions (Y/N) and sections on your Vaccination Record Card. Read, complete, and sign the form. All students must complete the TB Assessment Tool (even if ticked ‘No’ for TB on your vaccination card). Form must be signed and dated. Old form versions are not accepted. If your GP indicated “YES” for TB screening, you must get an IGRA blood test. If the result is positive, your GP will need to provide you with a referral letter to a Chest Clinic to conduct a chest X-ray, and you will need a clearance letter from them to confirm your status.

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10. Influenza

Annual vaccination evidence is required. Season influenza vaccines expire on 31st May each year, if your placement is scheduled after this date, you would require a current season vaccine for that year. The influenza vaccine must be administered in Australia, as the formulation differs from country to country.

Note: If you have previously received Full Compliance but are missing your current season Flu vaccine, you must send your evidence to NSW Health as soon as possible to update your profile. Any student who has not provided a current season Flu vaccination record by 1 June each year will automatically revert to Not Compliant and be unable to attend placement.

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11. COVID-19 Vaccination

Students attending clinical placements are required to have three doses of a TGA approved or recognised COVID-19 vaccine.

1. Headshot photo or ACN student ID card (if available)

Please provide a professional headshot, this image will be used to create your ACN student ID card. Please bring this with you when on placement.

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2. Australian Police Check

Students are required to always have a valid Australian nationally coordinated criminal history check while on Placement. An Australian nationally coordinated criminal history check may be issued by the Australian Federal Police, a state or territory police agency or an organisation appropriately accredited by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission, and is valid if:

a. issued within the past three years or not more than six months prior to the commencement of the program of study whichever is later.

If a Student has applied for a police check but has not received it prior to the date required by Protocol 3 (including where the Student is awaiting the outcome of an appeal against their police check result), they may instead provide the EP with a Commonwealth Statutory Declaration that states either:

b. They are not, in any country, currently under investigation, charged with or have been found guilty of a criminal offence (other than a minor traffic office); or
c. Details of any investigation, charges or guilty findings.

A Student providing a statutory declaration under Protocol 5 is to be required to provide a police check to the EP as soon as possible after it is received. The EP must notify the CPP of the outcome of the police check as soon as practical thereafter. A CPP is not required to accept the statutory declaration in lieu of a police check if prevented from doing so under Law.

For more information, please visit these websites:

• Australian Federal Police – National Police Checks
• Commonwealth statutory declarations
• Victoria Police – National Police Record Check

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3. Working with Children Check

All Students aged 18 years or older are required to maintain a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) for the duration of their Clinical Placement if the Placement involves working in any of the occupational fields listed in the Working with Children Act 2005 and direct contact with children. See Victorian Department of Justice and Community Safety – Working with Children

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4. Mask fit testing

The appropriate use of respiratory protection equipment is proven to limit airborne transmission of coronavirus (COVID-19) and infection between groups of healthcare workers, and between healthcare workers and their patients/clients.
The inclusion of these requirements is aligned to the guidance on ‘Fit testing requirements to support student clinical placements’ that was issued 1 October 2021 by the Department of Health Victoria. See Fit testing requirements to support student clinical placements

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5. Pertussis (dTpa vaccine)

The following may be accepted as evidence of immunity to pertussis:

• Vaccination record indicating one dose of dTpa vaccine given within the past 10 years.

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6. Hepatitis B

The following may be accepted as evidence of immunity to hepatitis B:

• Serology report indicating immunity to hepatitis B or
• Have received at least two doses of hepatitis B vaccine.

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7. Measles, Mumps and Rubella

The following may be accepted as evidence of immunity to measles:

• Vaccination record indicating two doses of MMR vaccine; or
• Serology report indicating immunity to Measles, Mumps AND Rubella; or
• Government-issued documentation confirming a birth date prior to 1966.

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8. Varicella

The following may be accepted as evidence of immunity to varicella:

• Written statement from a medical practitioner advising definite prior history of varicella infection; or
• Vaccination record indicating two doses of varicella vaccine; or
• Serology report indicating immunity to varicella.

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9. Influenza

The following may be accepted as evidence of immunity to influenza:

• Vaccination record indicating a dose of influenza vaccine for current calendar year; or
• Written statement from a medical practitioner or immunisation nurse advising administration of one dose of influenza vaccine for the current calendar year.

As the current-year influenza vaccine is typically not made available until March-May and is often in short supply, Students are only required to provide evidence of vaccination by 1 June, even if the Clinical Placement commences before this date. Where a Student commences Placement prior to receiving the vaccination, the EP must notify the CPP no later than 1 June that the Student has provided evidence of having been vaccinated.

Where the CPP chooses to provide vaccination for Students undertaking Clinical Placement, the CPP should communicate this to the EP along with the name of each Student who has been vaccinated.

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10. Tuberculosis

The following may be accepted as evidence of no active infection with tuberculosis:

• Written statement from an AHPRA-registered medical practitioner advising the Student has no symptoms of active tuberculosis and has received a tuberculin skin test or interferon gamma release assay (such as the QuantiFERON-TB Gold assay) indicating no tuberculosis infection; or
• Written statement from an AHPRA-registered specialist infectious disease or respiratory physician advising the Student has no active tuberculosis infection.

Students are also considered to have satisfied the tuberculosis requirement for Placement if they provide a written statement from an AHPRA-registered specialist infectious disease or respiratory physician advising they have been assessed as fit for Placement; for example, if the Student is receiving appropriate treatment for a current tuberculosis infection and is deemed non-infectious.

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11. COVID-19

Vaccination against COVID-19 is required for all authorised workers which includes students undertaking Placements, including the following specific requirements:

• from 13 January 2022, first, second and third COVID-19 vaccination dose is mandatory for all authorised workers

Vaccination against COVID-19 is required for all authorised workers which includes students undertaking Placements. The current specific requirements can be found here.

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12. ACN clinical Placement disclosure form

To arrange your clinical placement, ACN will provide the NSW Ministry of Health with the following essential information about you. This information will be used by the NSW Ministry of Health to assist with workforce planning. Please download here and complete the form.

1. Headshot photo or ACN student ID card (if available)

Please provide a professional headshot, this image will be used to create your ACN student ID card. Please bring this with you when on placement.

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2. National Police Check (must be less than 12 months old)

All students will need to obtain a clear National Police Certificate dated within 12 months before the commencement of the CP program. Applications can be made online the Western Australia Police Force website or in person at participating Australia Post Outlets. Steps required:

• Complete a National Police Certificate application form online or in person at Australia Post.
• Submit a copy of the certificate to ACN

Important notes
Certificates not issued by WA Police are accepted provided it has been issued by an organisation accredited by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (see list of accredited bodies servicing the public here).

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3. Western Australian (WA) Working with Children Card (WWC)

Demonstrating compliance with Working with Children Legislation. More information available here.

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4. Mask fit test

All students undergoing placement will need a mask fit testing. List of recommended providers are provided below:

• REDOHMS Group Mask Fit Testing
• Resp-Fit Mask Fit Testing
• Compound Services Australia Mask Fit Testing

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5. Diphtheria Tetanus Pertussis (DTPA Vaccine)

All students must provide documentary evidence of up-to-date immunisation against pertussis (whooping cough). Immunity against this infection cannot be determined by blood testing. Immunity is assumed if at least one documented dose of vaccine has been received within the last 10 years. If not previously vaccinated, or if vaccination records are incomplete, vaccination will be necessary.

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6. Hepatitis B

Evidence of immunity to hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is required. Serological testing (a blood test) should be performed by a National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) accredited laboratory. A hepatitis B surface antibody (HBsAb) titre of ≥10 mIU/mL is required. If HBsAb titre is <10 mIU/mL and there is nil or incomplete documentation of prior vaccination, the student requires completion of a hepatitis B vaccination course prior to undergoing repeat serological testing.

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7. Measles, Mumps and Rubella

All students must provide evidence of immunity to measles, mumps, rubella and varicella, as referred to in The Australian Immunisation Handbook 3.3.7.

Acceptable evidence of immunity includes:

• Documented evidence of a prior full vaccination course (two vaccinations at least one month apart); or
• Presence of adequate antibodies on serological testing (measles IgG, mumps IgG, rubella IgG, and varicella IgG). Testing must be performed by a National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) accredited laboratory.

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8. Varciella

All students must provide evidence of immunity to measles, mumps, rubella and varicella, as referred to in The Australian Immunisation Handbook 3.3.7.

Acceptable evidence of immunity includes:

• Documented evidence of a prior full vaccination course (two vaccinations at least one month apart); or
• Presence of adequate antibodies on serological testing (measles IgG, mumps IgG, rubella IgG, and varicella IgG). Testing must be performed by a National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) accredited laboratory.

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9. Tuberculosis (Quantiferon) or Mantoux (skin) test and clearance (within 12 months)

All students must have a Quantiferon-TB blood test or a Mantoux test (Tuberculin skin test) to determine evidence of past exposure to tuberculosis. Test result must have been collected within the last 12 months. Where a positive test result is obtained, you will need to be referred to the Anita Clayton Centre for review and a chest X-ray.

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10. Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)

All HCWs who will have direct clinical patient contact are required to have their MRSA risk status assessed as part of a pre-employment / commencement process. MRSA screening samples are to be taken from the nostrils, throat and any skin lesions or wounds:

• The screening must take place at a NATA accredited (i.e. Path West) laboratory prior to commencement of employment.
• Should MRSA be isolated, there must be no contact with patients until the appropriate treatment and further testing for clearance has been undertaken. Employment or volunteer duties may be deferred following CAHS Staff Health consultation with the Clinical Microbiologist.
• Employment will usually only be delayed until 24 hours after the commencement of anti-microbial therapy.

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11. Influenza (yearly)

It is mandatory that all students receive yearly influenza vaccinations.

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12. COVID-19 Vaccination (3 doses)

COVID-19 Vaccination is mandatory for all students, please provide evidence of 3 doses and dates of vaccination.

 

Mandatory Training

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13. Hand Hygiene Online Learning Certificate (within 12 months)

The Hand Hygiene course can be available here.

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14. Basic training in correct use (i.e. donning and doffing) of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (within 12 months)

PPE online training is available here. Please send us the Certificate as evidence of course completion.

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15. Training in Basic Life Support from a nationally accredited agency

Provide First Aid (HLTAID003 or HLTAID011) is valid for 3 years and contains a CPR component that is valid for 1 year.
Training must be taught to the Australian Resuscitation Council Guidelines, including:

• Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) Guidelines
• DRSABCDE Algorithm
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
• Defibrillation
• Infant, child and adult

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16. Training in Manual Handling (Manutention) for Health Professionals from a nationally recognised Manual Handling agency

Manual Handling must be updated annually and must be nursing-specific and consist of theory and practical components. Fully online courses will not be accepted. Examples of providers are listed below:

• Allen’s Training: CPR, First Aid, Manual Handling
• Auscare: CPR, First Aid, Manual Handling
• Bestwest Care: CPR, First Aid, Manual Handling
• Healthcare Australia (HCA): CPR, Manual Handling
• Job Skills Training Academy: Manual Handling
• My Flex Health: CPR, First Aid, Manual Handling

Training must include:

a. Basic Principles of manual handling
b. Transferring and repositioning of clients (including bed to chair, bed to standing, chair to standing and assisting a client from the floor)
c. Correct use of appropriate equipment
d. Problem solving Manual Handling issues

Students who are attending clinical placement at the Government of Western Australia, Child and Adolescent Health Service must also complete:

• Relevant Paediatric and Adolescent Health unit
• Mandatory reporting of Child Sexual Abuse training
• Read the Community Health Student Nursing Handbook before placement

Overseas clinical placement requirements

Students residing offshore are responsible for arranging their own clinical placement in an appropriate clinical setting in their country of origin.
Students must ensure placements arranged meet the compulsory clinical placement hours required for their unit of study.
Once arranged, details of the placement, including the facility/ward/supervisor contact information, placement dates and hours must be sent to the course coordinator for approval prior to placement commencement.

 

Stomal therapy – Additional clinical placement requirements

Offshore students enrolling in the Principles of Stoma Care unit of study must also ensure their primary preceptor is a member of the Australian Association of Stomal Therapy Nurses (AASTN).

Details of their preceptor/s, including email and contact numbers must be sent to the course coordinator for checking prior to placement commencement.

 

Unit of study requirements for units with clinical placement

Students undertaking a clinical placement offshore must complete all required hours for each clinical placement, to successfully complete a unit of study with a clinical component.