Brescia University

Health Requirements and Forms

Students will begin their practicum in the third term of their program.

Students participate in shaping their practicum schedule through regular meetings with their Dietetic Education Coordinator ensuring the placement schedule will meet all dietetic competencies.

Pre-practicum Requirements
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All Practicum students need to be cleared a third party clearance management company for various pre-practicum requirements.  Details for acquiring the health and non-health requirements and the clearance process will be made available to students during their first year of the MScFN program. Below are some of the health and non-health requirements that students will need to acquire prior to the start of their practicum:

  • Criminal Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening.
  • Dietitians of Canada Membership and Insurance (Liability and Accident).
  • Up-to-date vaccines (including for Covid) and immunizations (a list to be provided).
  • Resume kept current.
  • Reliable transportation to get to placemements, including places where public transportation may not be available.
Research Requirements
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Research evaluation materials will be made available to students as part of their program orientation. Students are responsible to arrange regular meetings with their Faculty Research Supervisor to ensure successful progress with their research.