Placements are a part of many programs at Lambton College in the areas of Community Services and Health Sciences. Students in placement programs gain valuable real-world experience while they make strong connections with their community.
Benefits to Placement Providers
Placement providers 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.
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Preparing a Student for Placement
Before a student is approved for placement, they must:
- Complete a Criminal Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector and show proof of all necessary health immunizations.
- Complete training for AODA, WHMIS, Health & Safety, Sexual Assault & Sexual Violence, and Workplace Violence (in accordance with Bill 18)
- Complete CPR (HCP or Level C), First Aid, Mask Fit Testing, and Crisis Intervention Training – for some programs only
You can read a textbook all you want, but you need to be able to do it!
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Contact Us
If you need more information about placements, we're here to help:
Laurie Grant
FIELD & CLINICAL COORDINATOR