The following steps are required prior to a placement at PHSA.
1Read the PHSA policies
Several policies are in effect at PHSA and its agencies:
2Complete the privacy module on Learning Hub
Complete the PHSA Student Practice Education: Privacy and Confidentiality module (30 minutes).
You must review the module, complete the quiz, and 'Accept' the PHSA Confidentiality Covenant to successfully complete the module. This will be PHSA's record of your agreement.
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Complete the Cerner modules on Learning Hub (required for access to Clinical Information Systems)
Only, if you are attending a clinical placement at BC Children's Hospital, Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children, BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre, or Child & Youth Mental Health (Oak Street Campus), you must complete the Cerner training and agreement, at least one week prior to placement start, but no more than four weeks in advance, to receive access to the Cerner system upon arrival.
Instructions: Select your discipline below to see required training, depending on practicum location (or see Table of Required Student eLearning for PowerChart Access, to the right). On the
Learning Hub, locate your required courses by using the 'find a course' button, or use the links provided below and in table. The courses are batched into a curriculum based on role and location. As you complete courses, they will be indicated as 'complete' in all curricula.
Time to complete the e-learning is 2 - 6 hours depending on number of courses required for the profession and setting. The Learning Hub maintains a "Learning History" and it is not necessary to repeat courses unless you need to refresh your knowledge and skills.
Once you have completed training, you will receive instructions via your school email address:
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first, on how to activate your network account
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second, on how to access your Cerner PowerChart account.
To ensure timely access to electronic systems, complete training at least one week in advance of placement start, but no more than four weeks in advance.
If you are rotating through
NICU or Oncology:
If you are rotating through the following clinics:
BC Children's: Endocrine, Respirology (Asthma & Cystic Fibrosis), Complex Care, Child & Youth Primary Care, Oak Tree
Outpatient Psychiatry Clinics: ADHD, Infant Psychiatric, Mood Disorders, Neuropsychiatric, Psych Urgent Assessment, Teaching & Consultation, Provincial Telehealth, OCD, Reproductive Mental Health
BC Women’s: Oak Tree
All rotations at C&W:
If you are rotating through NICU or Oncology:
If you are rotating through any of the following clinics:
BC Children's: Endocrine, Respirology (Asthma & Cystic Fibrosis), Complex Care, Child & Youth Primary Care, Oak Tree
Outpatient Psychiatry Clinics: ADHD, Infant Psychiatric, Mood Disorders, Neuropsychiatric, Psych Urgent Assessment, Teaching & Consultation, Provincial Telehealth, OCD, Reproductive Mental Health
BC Women’s: Oak Tree All rotations at C&W:
If you are rotating through the Emergency Department:
If you are rotating through any of the following clinics:
BC Children's: Endocrine, Respirology (Asthma & Cystic Fibrosis), Complex Care, Child & Youth Primary Care, Oak Tree
Outpatient Psychiatry Clinics: ADHD, Infant Psychiatric, Mood Disorders, Neuropsychiatric, Psych Urgent Assessment, Teaching & Consultation, Provincial Telehealth, OCD, Reproductive Mental Health
BC Women’s: Oak Tree
All rotations at C&W:
If you are rotating through any of the following clinics:
BC Children's: Endocrine, Respirology (Asthma & Cystic Fibrosis), Complex Care, Child & Youth Primary Care, Oak Tree
Outpatient Psychiatry Clinics: ADHD, Infant Psychiatric, Mood Disorders, Neuropsychiatric, Psych Urgent Assessment, Teaching & Consultation, Provincial Telehealth, OCD, Reproductive Mental Health
BC Women’s: Oak Tree
*Allied health professionals includes Pharmacy, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Dietetics, Social Work, Speech & Language Pathology, Audiology, Biomedical Engineering, Child Life, Medical Imaging, Health Information Management, Medical Genetics Counselling, Medical Laboratory, Music Therapy, Paramedic, Psychology, Recreation Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, and Spiritual Care.
Note - Medical Imaging Technologist students are NOT required to take Cerner training in advance but will be provided in-department training for RadNet access.
Nursing Unit Clerks (NUC):
All placements at Children's & Women's (C&W):
Placements in BCCH Emergency:
Placements in any of the following:
- BCCH Pediatric Clinics - Endocrine, Respirology (Asthma & CF), Complex Care, NP Child & Youth Primary Care
- Outpatient Psychiatry for Mental Health
- BCW Diagnostic Ambulatory
- BCW Birthing
- Women's Health Centre
Medical Office Assistants (MOA/HSS):
Placements in any of the following:
- BCCH Pediatric Clinics - Endocrine, Respirology (Asthma & CF), Complex Care, NP Child & Youth Primary Care
- Outpatient Psychiatry for Mental Health
- Women's Health Centre
Health Information Management (HIM):
All placements at Children's & Women's (C&W):
- 101 - PowerChart Basics, 2 courses
- Additional in-Department Training may be required, Manager to submit forms for access and training
In addition, if you are rotating through any of the following Ambulatory/Outpatient clinics:
BC Children's: Endocrine, Respirology (Asthma & Cystic Fibrosis), Complex Care, Child & Youth Primary Care, Oak Tree
Outpatient Psychiatry Clinics: ADHD, Infant Psychiatric, Mood Disorders, Neuropsychiatric, Psych Urgent Assessment, Teaching & Consultation, Provincial Telehealth, OCD, Reproductive Mental Health
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Violence Prevention
Some agencies require additional Violence Prevention training to be completed in a classroom setting. This includes all BC Mental Health sites and some areas of BC Children's Hospital. Please check with your placement contact to see if classroom training is required and how to schedule it.
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