Although not required for this admission application, you will be required to complete the Rehabilitation Sciences Health Form after acceptance and prior to registration. These requirements must be met before you can participate in fieldwork placements, and are subject to change depending on federal, provincial or public health guidance.
Completing this form requires proof of a tuberculin test in each year of the program and up‑to‑date records of vaccinations for:
chicken pox,
diphtheria/tetanus,
Hepatitis B,
measles,
mumps,
polio,
rubella and
COVID-19 (government-approved).
An additional COVID-19 booster vaccination based on updated public health guidance may be required while in the MScOT program. The Director of Clinical Education will provide registered students with updates to this matter as the pandemic situation evolves in the coming months.
Annual influenza vaccination is strongly recommended, as it may be required by some placement sites, including hospitals.
You must also provide up-to-date records of:
certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) at the Health Care Provider (HCP) or Basic Life Support (BLS) level, and
completion of a certified Emergency or Standard First Aid course (subject to change).
You are expected to provide information about any physical, psychological or learning difficulties that may affect your education in the program.
Police Record Checks
Many facilities also require a Police Record Check. We strongly recommend that admitted students obtain a Police Record Check or Vulnerable Sector Screening. We will provide admitted students with information on how best to obtain these verifications prior to orientation in September.
A fieldwork placement can be cancelled or delayed if you fail to obtain a clear satisfactory Police Record Check or Vulnerable Sector Screening. This may affect your graduation date.
Contact the Department’s Director of Clinical Education or Program Manager before applying if you have concerns.
