Obligations, Rights & Responsibilities

Both the University and our student placement providers expect high standards from students in relation to honesty, integrity and general behaviour at all times. It is expected that students act in a manner consistent with the mission and care philosophy of the student placement provider and according to reasonable and appropriate standards for a professional environment.

Comply with all information on this website and any reasonable instructions given by the University or by your student placement provider, its employees, agents, representatives or any visiting clinicians accredited to the placement provider
Only participate in the delivery of health care, treatment or other work at levels commensurate with your stage of preparation and progress in your course, while under appropriate supervision and as approved by the placement provider
Perform any task allocated to you with due care, skill and attention and in a proper and time efficient manner
If undertaking placement activities from home, ensure your workstation setup is ergonomic and is appropriately shielded from others (visually and audibly) to protect privacy and confidentiality
Comply with all laws, protocols, procedures, policies and guidelines including, without limitation, all matters pertaining to occupational health and safety, infection control, privacy and confidentiality, personal information and health records and any reasonable requirements as directed by the student placement provider from time to time.

Attend placement if unwell, even if your symptoms are mild
Act in a manner which could disrupt or adversely affect a student placement provider's reputation, interests or goodwill
Represent that you are employed or act on behalf of your placement provider
Improperly remove any property belonging to the student placement provider (including, but not limited to, equipment and health records).

The placement provider's rights and responsibilities

The placement provider is obligated to provide a safe environment for your placement experience and must report any incidents to the University as soon as possible. You can expect a comprehensive orientation to be provided at the commencement of your placement. The placement provider will ensure that all relevant by-laws, policies, manuals, guidelines, protocols, procedures and any other relevant information is made readily available to you, including details of any emergency procedures to be followed and any precautions specific to the COVID-19.

Students are only permitted to work in clinical settings when adequate PPE of the type appropriate to the specific hazards is available and fitted and used correctly. If you have concerns about the availability of the correct PPE to conduct work safely in your placement location, contact your academic coordinator.

The placement provider may, at any time:

Make relevant enquiries and take other necessary steps to satisfy itself that you are competent to undertake the student placement and that you conduct yourself in a safe and professional manner
Instruct you in connection with any task or responsibility arising in the course of the student placement.

The placement provider will use best endeavours to obtain patient/client consent to you participating in their care or treatment, where reasonably practical.