Post-Diploma Degree Completion Program in Nursing Placement Forms
Placement Information Record
The PIR form allows students to indicate their practice areas of interest, such as community health, gerontology, or public health, and provide other details important to help coordinate and negotiate a variety of nursing practice experiences that will meet the objectives of their program.
Full-time Students: PIR Form and Deadline
Semester |
Placement Information Record |
Due Date |
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Fall 2025 - Winter 2026 | Placement Information Record - Full-Time Students - Fall 2025-Winter 2026 (external link, opens in new window) | May 2, 2025 at 1600h |
Part-time Students: PIR Forms and Deadlines
Semester |
Placement Information Record |
Due Date |
---|---|---|
Spring 2025 | Placement Information Record - Part-time Students - Spring 2025 (external link, opens in new window) | January 24, 2025 at 1600h |
Fall 2025 | Placement Information Record - Part-Time Students - Fall 2025 (external link, opens in new window) | May 2, 2025 at 1600h |
Winter 2026 | Placement Information Record - Part-Time Students - Winter 2026 (external link, opens in new window) | August 15, 2025 at 1600h |
Workstudy Students - Must be a Registered Nurse (RN), employed as an RN working regular part-time or full-time hours.
Semester |
Placement Information Record |
Due Date |
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Spring 2025 | Placement Information Record - Workstudy Students - Spring 2025 (external link, opens in new window) | January 24, 2025 at 1600h |
Fall 2025 | Placement Information Record - Workstudy Students - Fall 2025 (external link, opens in new window) | May 2, 2025 at 1600h |
Winter 2026 | Placement Information Record - Workstudy Students - Winter 2026 (external link, opens in new window) | August 15, 2025 at 1600h |
Practice Requirement Record
The PRR form demonstrates that students meet the specific health and safety needs of placement partners. It also proves that students abide by the requirements mandated by Ontario legislation for those entering into healthcare practice settings.
Students will complete the PRR form on an annual basis.
All nursing students enrolled in practice courses must have their PRR completed and signed by their healthcare provider(s). Completion of all sections of the PRR form, by the dates specified on the form, is compulsory.
This process is necessary to ensure that students protect their health and safety, and the health and safety of patients, clients, residents, visitors, employees and other students.
Student should allow themselves two to three months to complete their PRR. Students will need to present documentation for all required elements identified on the form by the deadline.
Without a complete PRR, placement partners can refuse students entry to their placement.
The PRR form includes the following medical requirements and non-medical requirements.
Communicable Diseases - Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) and Varicella
- Proof of MMR-V Primary Series Vaccination or
- Serology/Laboratory Evidence of Immunity. Blood work results are valid for 10 years
Hepatitis B
- Proof of Primary Series Vaccination and Serology/Laboratory Evidence of Immunity. Blood work results are valid for 10 years
- Students undergoing the Hep B series must have at least 2 doses of Hep B vaccine to enter clinical practice
Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis (TDaP)
- Immunization against Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis (TDaP or TDaP-IPV) is valid for 10 years
- If this information is no longer available, repeat the vaccination
- If the current TDaP is expiring mid-semester, it must be renewed in time of the PRR dealine. No PRR documents must expire in the middle of the academic year.
Polio
- Proof of Primary Vaccination only
- If this information is no longer available, repeat the vaccination
Tuberculosis (TB) Screening
- If Negative: Proof of Baseline 2-Step TB Skin Test required and Annual Step-1 TB Skin Test if Baseline was completed a year ago OR
- If Positive: Proof of Chest X-Ray (CXR) report and must be valid for the entire academic year. CXR is valid for 2 years.
- If the current Annual Step 1 or CXR is expiring mid-semester, it must be renewed in time of the PRR deadline. No PRR document must expire in the middle of the academic year
Influenza Vaccine (For Winter Placements Only)
- Only flu vaccines administered between October, November and December will be accepted for Winter Placement eligibility, substantiated by pharmacy receipt or HCP documentation.
COVID-19 Vaccine
- Proof COVID-19 vaccination receipt. Only vaccines approved by Health Canada (external link) will be accepted
College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) Registration License (if applicable)
Your CNO registration will be verified at cno.org (external link)
Any student with changes in their CNO registration status (example: status not in good standing; suspension; lapsed and/or revoked) must disclose to the Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing
Vulnerable Sector Screening/Check
The Vulnerable Sector Screening/Check (VSS) must be valid for the duration of your placement each semester and must be issued within six months of the start date of your placement.
The CPO will automatically email all students enrolled in a practice course the Toronto Police application information (M-postal code) or a Letter of Request (non-M postal code) to apply for a VSS each semester. Please do not email the CPO requesting for the form or letter. To avoid delays, ensure your postal code is updated on myServiceHub and HSPnet, this is how the CPO determines which document to send you.
Placement Semester |
Expect Email from CPO |
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Fall | Beginning of May |
Winter | Beginning of September |
Spring (Post-Diploma Nursing Degree Program Only) | Mid-January |
Mask Fit Testing
Proof of mask fit testing for N95 respirators is a mandatory requirement for nursing practice placements. This testing occurs every two years. In the Post-Diploma Degree Completion Program in Nursing, you will obtain mask fit testing for C/NCL 300.
The Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing will offer mask fit testing twice a year on campus. This information will be shared with students once dates are confirmed.
Students who are unable to attend a scheduled session must arrange their own mask fit testing. It is your responsibility to arrange your own mask fit testing. There are several agencies across the GTA that offer mask fit testing for a fee, including, but not limited to:
- Peak Excellence Centre for Continuing Education Inc. (external link)
- Paramed (external link)
- (PDF file) Unity Health - St. Michael's Hospital (opens in new window)
At the end of your test, you will be provided with a mask fit test card. You will be required to show your mask fit test card annually for nursing practice placement clearance, as well as to your placement agency.
If you are currently employed at a healthcare agency and have completed a mask fit test, you do not need to book a separate test. Please note that the mask fit must be valid for the full duration of your academic year.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Basic Life Support
You are responsible for arranging your own CPR classes at the Basic Life Support (BLS) level only.
CPR Level A, Level C, Level AED, etc. are not acceptable.
Advanced CPR certificates are accepted if valid for the full academic year.
Full-time Students: PRR Forms and Deadlines
Semester | Deadline |
(PDF file) Fall 2024 - Winter 2025 (opens in new window) | June 27, 2024 |
Part-time Students: PRR Forms and Deadlines
Semester | Deadline |
(PDF file) Spring 2024 (opens in new window) | March 1, 2024 |
(PDF file) Fall 2024 (opens in new window) | June 27, 2024 |
(PDF file) Winter 2025 (opens in new window) | November 7, 2024 |
(PDF file) Spring 2025 (opens in new window) | March 7, 2025 |
Work-Study Students
Workstudy students do not fill out a PRR.
SickKids Placement Request for Post-Diploma Nursing Students
Post-Diploma Nursing Students with a minimum CGPA of 3.0 should download and complete either the Inpatient Units or the Clinics request form found on SickKids' Nursing Student Placement Request Form (external link, opens in new window) and send it to the Post-Diploma Placement Coordinator (opens in new window) for review.
Note: Applications from students who do not meet the minimum CGPA requirement will not be considered.