# Welcome to CareCard

Canonical page: https://carecard.ca/knowledge



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](/get-started)
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 [#what-youll-find-here]

<Cards>
  <Card title="All 19 requirements" href="/get-started">
    The complete list of documents, in one place.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Immunizations & Serology" href="/immunizations-serology">
    Vaccines, blood tests and the records that prove them.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Certifications & Training">
    CPR, first aid and the other courses you need to complete.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Checks, Declarations & Forms">
    Police checks, declarations and the forms to fill out.
  </Card>
</Cards>

## How to use this guide [#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:

1. **What this is** — a plain-language explanation of the document
2. **What to submit** — the exact items you need to provide
3. **Accepted proof** — which records and formats are accepted
4. **Good to know** — tips and the most common reasons submissions get rejected
5. **Validity** — how long the document stays valid

## Before you start [#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](/get-started).