Nursing Advanced Entry Program

Communicable Diseases - Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) and Varicella

• Proof of MMR-V Primary Series Vaccination or 
• Serology/Laboratory Evidence of Immunity. Blood work results are valid for 10 years

Hepatitis B

• Proof of Primary Series Vaccination and Serology/Laboratory Evidence of Immunity. Blood work results are valid for 10 years
• Students undergoing the Hep B series must have at least 2 doses of Hep B vaccine to enter clinical practice

Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis (TDaP)

• Immunization against Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis (TDaP or TDaP-IPV) is valid for 10 years
• If this information is no longer available, repeat the vaccination
• If the current TDaP is expiring mid-semester, it must be renewed in time of the PRR dealine. No PRR documents must expire in the middle of the academic year.

Polio

• Proof of Primary Vaccination only
• If this information is no longer available, repeat the vaccination

Tuberculosis (TB) Screening

• If Negative: Proof of Baseline 2-Step TB Skin Test required and Annual Step-1 TB Skin Test if Baseline was completed a year ago OR
• If Positive: Proof of Chest X-Ray (CXR) report and must be valid for the entire academic year. CXR is valid for 2 years.
• If the current Annual Step 1 or CXR is expiring mid-semester, it must be renewed in time of the PRR deadline. No PRR document must expire in the middle of the academic year

Influenza Vaccine (For Winter Placements Only)

• Only flu vaccines administered between October, November and December will be accepted for Winter Placement eligibility, substantiated by pharmacy receipt or HCP documentation.

COVID-19 Vaccine

• Proof COVID-19 vaccination receipt. Only vaccines approved by Health Canada (external link)  will be accepted

Vulnerable Sector Check

The Vulnerable Sector Screening/Check (VSS) must be valid for the entire academic year.

The CPO will automatically email all students enrolled in a practice course the Toronto Police application information (M-postal code) or a Letter of Request (non-M postal code) to apply for a VSS. Please do not email the CPO requesting for the application information or letter. To avoid delays, please ensure your postal code is updated on myServiceHub, this is how the CPO determines which document to send you.

Mask Fit Testing

Proof of mask fit testing for N95 respirators is a mandatory requirement for nursing practice placements. This testing occurs every two years. 

The Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing will offer mask fit testing twice a year on campus. This information will be shared with students once dates are confirmed.

Students who are unable to attend a scheduled session must arrange their own mask fit testing. It is your responsibility to arrange your own mask fit testing. There are several agencies across the GTA that offer mask fit testing for a fee, including, but not limited to:

• Peak Excellence Centre for Continuing Education Inc. (external link) 
• Paramed (external link) 
•  (PDF file) Unity Health - St. Michael's Hospital

At the end of your test, you will be provided with a mask fit test card. You will be required to show your mask fit test card annually for nursing practice placement clearance, as well as to your placement agency. 

If you are currently employed at a healthcare agency and have completed a mask fit test, you do not need to book a separate test. Please note that the mask fit must be valid for the full duration of your academic year.

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Basic Life Support

You are responsible for arranging your own CPR classes at the Basic Life Support (BLS) level only. 

CPR Level A, Level C, Level AED, etc. are not acceptable.

Advanced CPR certificates are accepted if valid for the full academic year.