Information to assist with a successful placement
- What are my responsibilities?
- How do I get a placement?
- When are my placements scheduled?
- Can I ask for a change to placement allocation?
- Can my placement dates change?
- What are my requirements prior to placement?
- How do I submit my completed documents?
- What are my requirements when on placement?
- What do I wear when on placement?
- How can I change my placement assessment requirements?
- Will I be required to undertake a rural placement?
- I need assistance to use 'myPlacement'. Where do I go?
- Where can I find my Clinical Grid?
- Where can I find the relevant forms and documents?
- What if I'm a Student with a Disability?
- What if I'm an interstate student?
- Are any Scholarships available?
- Who do I contact about my placement?
Please refer to the Clinical Placement Policy (PDF 311KB)
What are my responsibilities?
- For a full list of your responsibilities, click here.
How do I get a placement?
- All clinical/field placements are arranged by the Course Coordinator and the Clinical Placement Unit (CPU). Students are not to negotiate their own clinical placements, except in very specific circumstances. Please check with your Clinical Coordinator or the CPU.
When are my placements scheduled?
- Students should refer to the teaching schedule provided at the time of their enrolment or re-enrolment for details of their clinical placement dates and times throughout the year. These dates and times are set in advance and are not negotiable.
- Students are notified of placement details well in advance and are expected to be able to organise personal life commitments and travel arrangements to undertake these as scheduled.
Can I ask for a change to placement allocation?
- Please note, the Clinical Placement Policy criteria for requesting a variation to placement
- Student requests for variation to placement allocation must be submitted on the Request for Variation to Placement Form (post-allocation). The completed form and attachments must be lodged with the CPU no later than 5 working days following initial notification to you of your placement allocation unless otherwise advised by the CPU.
- Each request for variation to a placement will be considered by the Course Coordinator. A student may appeal a Course Coordinator's decision by making a written submission to the Program Director and if unresolved to the Head of School, for the appropriate discipline.
Can my placement dates change?
- The Division of Health Sciences reserves the right to change clinical dates to suit clinical practice sites' availability if necessary. Students will be notified as soon as possible should such a circumstance eventuate.
What are my requirements prior to placement?
- Non compliance with University and placement venue requirements such as police checks, immunisation, and mandatory notification training will result in you not being accepted for that placement.
- All Students must take note of the Division's policy on police checks.
- First Aid Training is requirement for all placements (excluding Pharmacy)
How do I submit my completed documents?
- All documents must be scanned and submitted to the CPU VIA EMAIL: CPUOffice@unisa.edu.au
What are my requirements when on placement?
- Students are strongly advised to read the Clinical Placement Policy (PDF 311KB) prior to placement.
- All students must adhere strictly to the requirements around clinical placement practice for their program. The requirements are outlined in the Course Information Booklet and other course documentation.
- Students should also refer to the Practicum, Field and Clinical Placements clauses in the current year's Assessment Policies and Procedures Manual, available on the Policy and Procedures website, for further information on their rights and responsibilities while on placement.
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UniSA Students on placements are covered under the University of South Australia's insurance policy provided certain criteria are met.
What do I wear when on placement?
- Information on uniform policy can be found here.
How can I change my placement assessment requirements?
- A student may request a variation to the assessment tasks required within a practicum, field or clinical placement on medical, compassionate or religious observance grounds, or community service eg elite athletes, jury duty, Defence Forces leave. Such requests must be supported by documentary evidence. (Ref: Moderation and Variation clauses in the UniSA Assessment Policies and Procedures Manual).
Will I be required to undertake a rural placement?
- Some programs will require students to undertake a rural or interstate clinical placement. As of 2013 all nursing students will be required to undertake a rural placement at least once during their program.
- Further information can be found on the Rural Placements page
I need assistance to use 'myPlacement'. Where do I go?
- For help using the myPlacement website, click here
Where can I find my Clinical Grid?
- Clinical grids can be found here.
Where can I find the relevant forms and documents?
- Forms and documents can be found here.
What if I'm a Student with a Disability?
- Advice for students with disabilities can be found here.
What if I'm an interstate student?
- Advice for interstate students can be found here.
Are any Scholarships available?
- Information on Scholarships can be found here.
Who do I contact about my placement?
Your first point of contact for any questions is always Campus Central