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.