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Faculty of Health Sciences

Midwifery Undergraduate Program

Non-Academic Requirements

Please note: For all students who are returning to a clinical placement from a leave or withdrawal, all Health Screening, Police Records, and NARS must be submitted  6 weeks prior to the start of placement.

 

Regarding ALARM: The program will arrange ALARM prior to the final 12 months of placement. Students are required to attend this training. This training is valid for two years. Students are responsible for ALARM registration/cost. ALARM rates are released in January of each year.

 

 

FHS HEALTH AND POLICE/VSS REQUIREMENTS

For full health screening requirements, please consult: https://fhs.mcmaster.ca/healthscreening/index.html

For full police and VSS check requirements, please consult: https://fhs.mcmaster.ca/pcbe/police_records_check.html

Expandable List

Summer

Required in July of your incoming year

1. FHS-Health Screening Record (Required by July 15) Submit one of three ways:

2. Police Check/VSS (Required by July 31)

  • Submit to FHS Professionalism Office

Summer

1. TB Screening Update (Required by July 31st of each year)

2. Police Check/VSS (Required by at least 2 weeks before current VSS expiry)

    • Submit to FHS Professionalism Office

Summer

1.TB Screening Update (Required by July 31st of each year)

2. Police Check/VSS (Required by at least 2 weeks before current VSS expiry)

  • Submit to FHS Professionalism Office

Summer

1.TB Screening Update (Required by July 31st of each year)

2. Police Check/VSS (Required by at least 2 weeks before current VSS expiry)

  • Submit to FHS Professionalism Office

Non-Academic Program Requirements (NARS)

In addition to annual Health Screening and Police Records Check / Vulnerable Sector Screening (which are collected and monitored by the FHS Health & Professionalism Office), the Midwifery Education Program requires all active students to be in possession of valid program Non-Academic Requirements (NARS) dependent upon their level of study and the specific academic term in which they are enrolled. NARS include: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), N95 Mask Fit certification, and PPE Awareness Modules.

It is expected that active students will be fully covered by their NARS during the academic term and it is the student’s responsibility for keeping their NARS up-to-date for each required term.

All MEP NARS are to be uploaded by the student to MedSIS.  Please visit the FHS MedSIS MEP training pages for instructions: https://medsisinfo.mcmaster.ca/training/midwifery/

Effective January 1, 2020, if a student is found to be in breach of this program requirement, the following actions will be taken:

  • The student will be pulled from placement or other program activities that may involve contact with pregnant clients until the expired certificate/training is updated;
  • The student will be charged a $50 penalty fee every time the required certificate/training is not updated on time; and
  • This behaviour will be noted as professional misconduct in the student record.
  • If the student fails to update the required certificate/training on time on three occasions throughout the duration of the program, they will be referred to the Faculty of Health Science’s Professionalism Committee for further action.

Before each term, please consult the following list of NARS by term and make arrangements well in advance to complete absent NARS or update your NARS that will expire during the course of any given term.  All NARS must be uploaded at least two weeks prior to expiry in order to facilitate administrative processing.  Any delays encountered should be communicated to the MEP as soon as possible.

Please select your upcoming Level / Term for NARS requirements

VALID NARS REQUIRED FOR TERM  RECOMMENDED SUBMISSION DATE TO PROGRAM OFFICE HOW TO OBTAIN and UPLOAD EXPIRY NOTES
CPR (BLS or HCP) If absent or going to expire: Two (2) Weeks before the start of term The approved course list is available on the CMO website:  https://www.cmo.on.ca/members/continuing-competencies-2/
 
Cost is at student’s own expense.Students will upload their provider card to MedSIS.		 Considered valid for two (2) years from the date of issue.
VALID NARS REQUIRED FOR TERM RECOMMENDED SUBMISSION DATE TO PROGRAM OFFICE HOW TO OBTAIN and UPLOAD EXPIRY NOTES
CPR (BLS or HCP) If absent or going to expire: Two (2) Weeks before the start of term The approved course list is available on the CMO website: https://www.cmo.on.ca/members/continuing-competencies-2/
 
Cost is at student’s own expense.Students will upload their provider card to MedSIS.		 Considered valid for two (2) years from the date of issue.

 

VALID NARS REQUIRED FOR TERM RECOMMENDED SUBMISSION DATE TO PROGRAM OFFICE HOW TO OBTAIN and UPLOAD EXPIRY NOTES
CPR (BLS or HCP) If absent or going to expire: Two (2) Weeks before the start of term The approved course list is available on the CMO website: https://www.cmo.on.ca/members/continuing-competencies-2/
 
Cost is at student’s own expense.Students will upload their provider card to MedSIS.		 Considered valid for two (2) years from the date of issue.
PPE Awareness Module No later than Two (2) Weeks before the start of term Complete all requirements and components as instructed in the PPE Module in MedSIS Considered valid for 12 months from the date of completion
NRP Immediately upon completion during Fall offering of MIDWIF 2G06 Online component:  At student’s expense, successfully complete the Advanced NRP online examination from the Canadian Paediatric Society/Healthstream.

In-Person component: 2nd year students will have in-person NRP training offered during MIDWIF 2G06.  

Exam Resources: https://www.cps.ca/en/nrp-prn
Alternative In-Person Course Providers: https://cps.ca/en/nrp-prn/steering-committee

Students will upload their provider card to MedSIS.

 Considered valid for one (1) year from the date of issue.
N95 Mask Fit Testing Immediately upon completion during Fall offering of MIDWIF 2G06 In Level 2, Mask Fit testing will be arranged by the program in the Fall term via the course MIDWIF 2G06. Students must sign up for a session on a first-come, first-served basis.  Mask Fit arranged by the program will be uploaded for students. Considered valid for two (2) years from the date of issue.

 

VALID NARS REQUIRED FOR TERM RECOMMENDED SUBMISSION DATE TO PROGRAM OFFICE HOW TO OBTAIN and UPLOAD EXPIRY NOTES
CPR (BLS or HCP) If absent or going to expire: Two (2) Weeks before the start of term The approved course list is available on the CMO website: https://www.cmo.on.ca/members/continuing-competencies-2/
 
Cost is at student’s own expense. Students will upload their provider card to MedSIS.		 Considered valid for two (2) years from the date of issue.
PPE Awareness Module If absent or going to expire: Two (2) Weeks before the start of term Complete all requirements and components as instructed in the PPE Module in MedSIS Considered valid for 12 months from the date of completion
N95 Mask Fit Testing Immediately upon completion during Fall offering of MIDWIF 3I03 In Level 3, Mask Fit testing will be arranged by the program in the Fall term via the course MIDWIF 3I03. Students must sign up for the session on a first-come, first served basis. Mask Fit arranged by the program will be uploaded for students. Considered valid for two (2) years from the date of issue.
VALID NARS REQUIRED FOR TERM RECOMMENDED SUBMISSION DATE TO PROGRAM OFFICE HOW TO OBTAIN and UPLOAD EXPIRY NOTES
CPR (BLS or HCP) If absent or going to expire: Two (2) Weeks before the start of term The approved course list is available on the CMO website: https://www.cmo.on.ca/members/continuing-competencies-2/
 
Cost is at student’s own expense.  Students will upload their provider card to MedSIS.		 Considered valid for two (2) years from the date of issue.
PPE Awareness Module If absent or going to expire: Two (2) Weeks before the start of term Complete all requirements and components as instructed in the PPE Module in MedSIS Considered valid for 12 months from the date of completion
N95 Mask Fit Testing If absent or going to expire: Two (2) Weeks before the start of term At own expense, arrange for Mask Fit testing from the closest provider in your area. Consult your local hospitals, practices, or universities for Mask Fit testing options.  Please reach out to program administrators with your updated Mask Fit details. Considered valid for two (2) years from the date of issue.
ALARM Upon completion during the Advanced Clinical Skills II (ACSII) intensive At student’s expense (a fee is charged to the students), successfully complete ALARM training organized by the Program during the ACSII intensive. Students will upload their ALARM certificate on MedSIS. Considered valid for two (2) years from the date of issue.
VALID NARS REQUIRED FOR TERM RECOMMENDED SUBMISSION DATE TO PROGRAM OFFICE HOW TO OBTAIN and UPLOAD EXPIRY NOTES
CPR (BLS or HCP) If absent or going to expire: Two (2) Weeks before the start of term The approved course list is available on the CMO website: https://www.cmo.on.ca/members/continuing-competencies-2/
 
Cost is at student’s own expense.Students will upload their provider card to MedSIS.		 Considered valid for two (2) years from the date of issue.
PPE Awareness Module If absent or going to expire: Two (2) Weeks before the start of term Complete all requirements and components as instructed in the PPE Module in MedSIS Considered valid for 12 months from the date of completion
NRP Upon completion in Level 3.  No later than six weeks before the start of MIDWIF 3H15. Online component:  At student’s expense, successfully complete the Advanced NRP online examination from the Canadian Paediatric Society/Healthstream.

In-Person component: 3rd year students will have in-person NRP training offered during Level 3

Exam Resources: https://www.cps.ca/en/nrp-prn
Alternative In-Person Course Providers: https://cps.ca/en/nrp-prn/steering-committee

Students will upload their provider card to MedSIS.

 Considered valid for one (1) year from the date of issue.
N95 Mask Fit Testing If absent or going to expire: Two (2) Weeks before the start of term At own expense, arrange for Mask Fit testing from the closest provider in your area. Consult your local hospitals, practices, or universities for Mask Fit testing options.  Please reach out to program administrators with your updated Mask Fit details. Considered valid for two (2) years from the date of issue.
ALARM If absent or going to expire: Two (2) Weeks before the start of term If a student’s ALARM certificate has expired or will expire during the final three clinical terms of the program and the student is unable to renew ALARM, they may complete Emergency Skills Workshop (ESW) training as an alternative or provide proof of valid ESW training.  However, it is mandatory for students to undergo ALARM training provided by the program at least once during their tenure in the program.
If expired, and no valid ESW is in place, reach out to the SOGC to find an available ALARM course, at student’s own expense.		 Considered valid for two (2) years from the date of issue.
VALID NARS REQUIRED FOR TERM RECOMMENDED SUBMISSION DATE TO PROGRAM OFFICE HOW TO OBTAIN and UPLOAD EXPIRY NOTES
CPR (BLS or HCP) If absent or going to expire: Two (2) Weeks before the start of term The approved course list is available on the CMO website: https://www.cmo.on.ca/members/continuing-competencies-2/
 
Cost is at student’s own expense.Students will upload their provider card to MedSIS.		 Considered valid for two (2) years from the date of issue.
PPE Awareness Module If absent or going to expire: Two (2) Weeks before the start of term Complete all requirements and components as instructed in the PPE Module in MedSIS Considered valid for 12 months from the date of completion
NRP If absent or going to expire: Two (2) Weeks before the start of term At student’s expense, successfully complete the Advanced NRP online examination from the Canadian Paediatric Society / Healthstream and the in-person course from a certified NRP instructor.

Exam Resources: https://www.cps.ca/en/nrp-prn

In-Person Course Providers: https://cps.ca/en/nrp-prn/steering-committee

Students will upload their provider card to MedSIS.

 Considered valid for one (1) year from the date of issue.
N95 Mask Fit Testing If absent or going to expire: Two (2) Weeks before the start of term At own expense, arrange for Mask Fit testing from the closest provider in your area. Consult your local hospitals, practices, or universities for Mask Fit testing options.  Please reach out to program administrators with your updated Mask Fit details. Considered valid for two (2) years from the date of issue.
ALARM If absent or going to expire: Two (2) Weeks before the start of term If a student’s ALARM certificate has expired or will expire during the final three clinical terms of the program and the student is unable to renew ALARM, they may complete Emergency Skills Workshop (ESW) training as an alternative or provide proof of valid ESW training.  However, it is mandatory for students to undergo ALARM training provided by the program at least once during their tenure in the program.
If expired, and no valid ESW is in place, reach out to the SOGC to find an available ALARM course, at student’s own expense.		 Considered valid for two (2) years from the date of issue.