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Your step-by-step guide to the documents you need before your clinical placement.
Your step-by-step guide to the health, safety and legal documents you need to submit before your clinical placement. Everything is explained in plain language, so you know exactly what to prepare, what counts as valid proof, and how long each document lasts.
First time here? Head to the Get Started guide and read the four upload rules at the top — they apply to every document and save you from the most common mistakes.
What you'll find here
All 19 requirements
The complete list of documents, in one place.
Immunizations & Serology
Vaccines, blood tests and the records that prove them.
Certifications & Training
CPR, first aid and the other courses you need to complete.
Checks, Declarations & Forms
Police checks, declarations and the forms to fill out.
How to use this guide
Every requirement has its own page, and they all follow the same five-part layout so you can read them quickly once you learn the pattern:
- What this is — a plain-language explanation of the document
- What to submit — the exact items you need to provide
- Accepted proof — which records and formats are accepted
- Good to know — tips and the most common reasons submissions get rejected
- Validity — how long the document stays valid
Before you start
Some documents — police checks, work permits and blood tests — can take weeks to obtain. Start early so you are ready well before your placement begins.
Requirements can vary slightly by program and placement site. If a document is unclear — or you think one may not apply to you — always confirm with your program before you submit.
Ready to begin? Open the Get Started guide.