Placements

Placements are a part of many programs at Lambton College in the areas of Community Services and Health Sciences, in particular. Students in these programs gain real-world experience while making strong connections and providing services to communities.

Placement providers also benefit greatly from having students complete placement hours at their organizations. Many organizations who have traditionally provided placement opportunities to Lambton College students, now rely on these placements to provide much needed services while at the same time giving students the practical experience they need to complete components of their program curriculum.

Before a student is approved for placement, they must:

1. Complete a Criminal Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector and show proof of all necessary health immunizations.
2. Complete training for AODA, WHMIS, Health & Safety, Sexual Assault & Sexual Violence, and Workplace Violence (in accordance with Bill 18)
3. Complete CPR (HCP or Level C), First Aid, Mask Fit Testing, and Crisis Intervention Training – for some programs only

All unpaid field placement students are covered by WSIB or private insurance from the Ministry of Training, Colleges & Universities. Placement providers are required to sign a copy of the Letter to Placement Employer and return the signed copy to the College’s Field Clinical Coordinator. Lambton College will need to know if you carry WSIB or private insurance, as we match the type of provider to what you have when making a claim.

Should an incident or injury occur while the student is on placement, students are aware of the reporting procedures. It is their responsibility to reach out to their faculty supervisor.