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Primary Healthcare Nurse Practitioner Program

Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner (PHCNP) Students will be expected to complete clinical placements for the following courses: Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnosis (AHAD I and AHAD II), Therapeutics (THERA I and THERA II), and Integrative Practicum (IP). Clinical placements occur in any of the following settings: 

  • Community Health Centers (CHC)
  • Long-Term Care Settings (LTC)
  • Physician's Offices
  • Outpatient Hospital Clinics
  • Emergency Rooms/Urgent Care
  • Family Health Teams (FHT)
  • Home Care
  • Marginalized Communities/Harm Reduction Sites

Clinical placements enable PHCNP students to consolidate their clinical abilities and apply their knowledge to real life situations. Students work under the supervision of an NP or MD Preceptor through direct care, health promotion, and the treatment and management of chronic health conditions. By working with an experienced preceptor in clinical practice settings, students develop an expanded scope of practice to diagnose, order and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe medications and perform certain procedures.

Toronto Metropolitan University’s Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner (PHCNP) Certificate is an intensive program that prepares nursing professionals to write the College of Nurses of Ontario's NP – Primary Health Care (Ontario)  (external link, opens in new window) exam.

Our PHCNP Certificate program is offered under the Council of Ontario University Programs in Nursing (COUPN). Learn more about the Ontario Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner program. (external link, opens in new window) 

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.

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

College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) Registration License

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 Check

The Vulnerable Sector Screening/Check (VSS) must be valid for the entire academic year.

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. Please do not email the CPO requesting for the application information or letter. To avoid delays, please ensure your postal code is updated on myServiceHub and CRDB, this is how the CPO determines which document to send you.

Application information are released in the month of June.

 

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. 

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:

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.

PRR Form and Deadline