All entry requirements are highly recommended to be completed by the first day of classes, September 8th, 2026.

CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK

You must complete a Criminal Record Check prior to starting the program. Start this process as soon as possible.  You must visit the Camosun Criminal Record Check website for instructions: https://camosun.ca/registration-records/student-records/criminal-record-check

Students must have a BC Services card to complete the online criminal record check application. Students without a BC services card will have to do a manual application, which takes longer.

TB TEST

Provide a scan or photo of a negative TB skin test or a negative chest x-ray (Adobe link) taken between April 2026 and the start of classes.

  • In Victoria, book a TB skin test at a travel clinic (links below).
    The cost is $70-$80.

https://www.lifelabs.com/tbscreentest/?myProvince=bc

https://novatravelclinic.com/vaccinations/tb-testing/

https://tmvc.com/tb-skin-testing/

  • Students outside of Victoria can check travel clinics or their local health unit to obtain a test.
  • TB tests can have wait times, book as soon as possible.

“STANDARD FIRST AID” CERTIFICATE

Provide a PDF or image of a current “Standard First Aid” certificate (Adobe link). This course may also be called “Standard First Aid & CPR C.”

  • The course must be two-days long, 16 hours total. A blended delivery (online and in-person) is acceptable.
  • Alert first aid offers this course in Victoria and Vancouver (A discount code might be available, check the welcome email sent from the school for more information). Courses can be taken through any organization.
  • Register at this link for Standard First Aid courses through Alert First Aid.
  • Certificate must be valid at the time the program starts.

“BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (BLS)” CERTIFICATE

Provide a PDF or image of a current Basic Life Support certificate (Adobe link). BLS must be renewed yearly during the program. Please note that CPR C is not the same as the BLS course.

  • BLS is a four-hour course. This course can be combined with the Oxygen Therapy and Airway Management modules to make a six-hour course (this is recommended as it may reduce the overall cost)
  • Alert first aid offers this course in Victoria and Vancouver (A discount code might be available, check the welcome email sent from the school for more information). Courses can be taken through any organization.
  • Register at this link for BLS + OT and AM modules courses through Alert First Aid
  • Certificate must be valid throughout the program.

“OXYGEN THERAPY” MODULE AND “AIRWAY MANAGEMENT” MODULE CERTIFICATES

Provide PDFs or images of current Oxygen Therapy (OT) and Airway Management (AM) certificates (Adobe link).

  • These courses are 1 hour each. These modules are best taken combined with the BLS course above, but can be taken separately.

HSHS IMMUNIZATION FORM

Disclose your immunization status by completing the HSHS Immunization Form.

  • Students are highly recommended to maintain current immunizations as per the
    BC Student Practice Education Guidelines on Immunization.
  • Students that do not know their immunization status can discuss this with their health care provider.
    • A blood test may be ordered to confirm immunity.
    • The BC Services Card app is a digital ID from your mobile device. You can use the app to access Health Gateway to view your immunization records.
  • In the Immunization Form, students who do not wish to disclose their vaccination status can choose to op-out.

Heads-up 

  • Students are required to have yearly respirator mask “fit-testing” done. Fitting will be scheduled by the school after classes start and students will be responsible for completing this process prior to the patient contact in a clinical setting and clinical experience and for any associated costs.
  • The Provincial Practice Education Guidelines require students to complete the BC Provincial Violence Prevention Training prior to clinical/practicum placements. This training will be scheduled by the school after classes start. Students will be notified in sufficient time for the training to occur and this training will be provided by a third party. Students will be responsible for any associated costs. Failure to comply with this training could result in the health care organization, community partner or the College barring the individual from the clinical/practicum setting until required training is completed. This could impact a student’s ability to successfully complete the clinical/practicum placement. Violence prevention training from other provinces does not transfer in and meet the requirements.

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Updated May 2026