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Placement Offices

The placement offices are responsible for obtaining placement opportunities and monitoring the pre-placement requirements for students to meet the learning outcomes of their practical courses in many of the Health, Wellness and Sciences, Human Services and Community Safety programs.

On this page:

Synergy Gateway
Health, Wellness and Sciences programs
Community Safety programs
Human Services programs
Contact the Clinical Placement Office
Contact the Field Placement Office

Pre-placement 101

You’re embarking on an exciting education towards your future profession! Before you can begin your first placement, you must meet specific requirements. As with every career, there comes the need for health and safety for both the professional and the patient. These requirements are set out by Ontario legislation and are requirements of our placement agencies.

Why?

If you fail to meet the Clinical Preparedness Permit requirements by the given deadline, you’ll be excluded from clinical placement. This can jeopardize your academic standing and lead to program withdrawal without refund.

When should I start?

It takes time to gather and complete all of the requirements. You should start the process two to three months prior to the due date (e.g. a Police Vulnerable Sector Check can take up to three months to process and complete). In particular, a new issue is a contraindication between COVID-19 and tuberculosis (TB) skin testing that could significantly lengthen the time you need to complete these items. Be sure to consult with your health-care provider for the most efficient order in which to have these administered.

Important: These requirements are mandatory and not negotiable, and any deficiencies identified must be met prior to beginning placement. All costs, service fees and fines associated with the overall requirements and potentially the program withdrawal are the responsibility of the student. 

For more information for new students email the Clinical Placement Office (clinicalplacementoffice@georgiancollege.ca) or contact Synergy Gateway.

Health, Wellness and Sciences pre-placement preparation

Programs we are responsible to monitor the pre-placement requirements for:

How?

Georgian collaborates with Synergy Gateway who reviews and provides clearance on all of your mandatory pre-placement requirements.

You’ll be given access to “Verified”- a software platform by Synergy Gateway, via secure username and password that will be emailed to you (check your Georgian email account).

You’ll use “Verified” to book your electronic requirements verification, upload your forms and supporting documentation, and check your clinical placement eligibility status. Watch a video to learn more about the Clinical Preparedness Permit.

Steps

Step 1: Complete your pre-placement requirements

Your Clinical Preparedness Permit is the document to complete. The Clinical Preparedness Permit Information Package provides explanations of each requirement as well as any exceptions to the requirements that are specific to your program. Access forms and placement requirements below.

Step 2: Book an electronic requirements verification with Synergy Gateway for a review of your requirements

They will review and validate all medical and non-medical requirements. Please upload all documentation to your Synergy Gateway profile prior to your electronic requirements verification. It is your responsibility to keep this information up-to-date and safe at all times.

Human Services and Community Safety pre-placement preparation

Programs we’re responsible to obtain and monitor the placement opportunities for:

How?

Visit MyGCLife for all required documentation for placements.

Forms and placement requirements

It’s the student’s responsibility to complete and submit all records and documents as requested by the program area. Documents are required by the due date provide by the program co-ordinator to ensure your placement and to allow participation in clinical and field placement facilities. The college assumes no responsibility for these matters and students should be aware that we are unable to refund tuition in the event that access to a placement is denied.

International students are required to have a Co-op Work Permit for all placements prior to starting in clinical and/or field placement facilities. Please see below for important information about your Immigration Medical Exam (IME) and study permit.

Please review Academic regulations, section 4.2.4.

Acupuncture

Advanced Care Paramedic

Advanced Foot Care

Addictions: Treatment and Prevention

Child and Youth Care

Visit MyGCLife for placement information.

Communicative Disorders Assistant

Community Justice Service Worker

Visit MyGCLife for placement information.

Dental Assisting 

Dental Hygiene 

Denturism

Developmental Services Worker

Visit MyGCLife for placement information.

Early Childhood Education

Visit MyGCLife for placement information.

Enhanced Practice for Internationally Educated Nurses – Complex Care

Esthetician – Spa Management

Gerontology and Palliative Care – Interprofessional Practice

Honours Bachelor of Science – Nursing

Honours Bachelor of Science – Nursing RPN to BScN Advanced Standing Pathway (Bridge)

Massage Therapy

Medical Laboratory Assistant

Medical Laboratory Technology

Medical Skin Care Therapies

Mental Health – Interprofessional Practice

(full-time and part-time)

Occupational Therapist Assistant/Physiotherapist Assistant

Paramedic

Personal Support Worker

(full-time and part-time; all campuses)

Pharmacy Technician 

Practical Nursing

(full-time and part-time; all campuses)

Protection, Security and Investigation

Visit MyGCLife for placement information.

Social Service Worker

Visit MyGCLife for placement information.

Therapeutic Recreation

Veterinary Technician 

Video resources

Clinical Preparedness Permit: Medical requirements

Clinical Preparedness Permit: Additional requirements

Injury reporting

Ontario students are eligible for Workplace Safety Insurance Board (WSIB) coverage while on unpaid work placements as required by their program of study. The Ministry of Colleges and Universities (MCU) also provides Chubb Private Insurance coverage to students should their unpaid placement required by their program of study take place with an employer who is not covered under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act.

Students must immediately report any workplace related injury or disease to their placement agency as well as their Georgian College monitor/placement supervisor.

Important information about your Immigration Medical Exam (IME) and study permit

Attention international students! It is critical that your Immigration Medical Exam (IME) is completed and linked to your study and work permit application before you arrive in Canada. This will help prevent permit restrictions which may stop you from participating in placements or work activities related to healthcare, childcare, or education. Having such restrictions can severely impact your ability to fulfill your program requirements and achieve your academic and professional goals.

Key steps to avoid permit restrictions:

  1. Complete your Immigration Medical Exam (IME) before submitting your permit applications.
  2. Apply for your study permit and co-op work permit at the same time.
  3. Ensure your IME is linked to your permit application before the IRCC makes the final decision, to prevent permit restrictions.

This proactive approach avoids permit conditions that restrict working in health services, childcare, or schools, supporting uninterrupted participation in your program’s placement or co-op.

Contact us

Clinical Placement Office

Health, Wellness and Sciences

For current students please submit an inquiry through MyGCLife. Please refer to the steps outlined on pages 2 and 3 of this document.

General inquiries for non-students: clinicalplacementoffice@georgiancollege.ca

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Please note, we aim to respond to all inquiries within one business day. Due to a high volume of inquiries, response times may be delayed at times.

For in-person service, submit and inquiry through MyGCLife to make an appointment. In-person meeting requests may require a period of advanced notice based on availability.

Field Placement Office

Human Services and Community Safety

Email: fieldplacement@georgiancollege.ca

Orillia Campus, B200
825 Memorial Avenue
Orillia, ON
L3V 6S2

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.