Click on the appropriate buttons below to be directed to information relating to that specific check.
ALL STUDENTS
Covid-19 Vaccination Evidence
Log into Sonia Online > Checks tab and follow the instructions to upload your Covid-19 vaccination evidence.
Blue Card
Apply for a new card or link your existing card to UniSC
National Police Check
Police Check applications can take up to 6 weeks to be processed. NB. Only Australian Federal Police certificates with Purpose Type 37 are accepted.
PrePlace
PrePlace is a series of three online modules located on Canvas that you must complete once, prior to your placement. Enrolment to PrePlace is an automated process, so is directly related to your course enrolment. If you are not yet officially enrolled in a placement course, the auto process cannot be triggered. Once you have been enrolled in your placement course the process will happen overnight and PrePlace will then be available to you.
Vaccination Evidence
All required vaccinations must be complete prior to placement. Vaccinations can take up to 12 months to complete the full vaccination courses.
UniSC Student Placement Agreement Forms
The Student Placement Agreement (SPA) consists of two mandatory electronic forms completed in your Sonia Online account before you attend your placement.
- Placement Disclosure Statement (Disclosing Health Conditions)
- Placement Details Agreement
Available 1–2 weeks prior to placement commencing (per placement requirement). You will receive an email when a Student Placement Agreement has been added to your Sonie Online > Forms.
Queensland Health Pre-Placement requirements
To be eligible for a Queensland Health placement you must complete the following Queensland Health checks and iLearn training modules (
iLearn User Guide ):
- Queensland Health Orientation Checklist
- Queensland Health Student Deed Poll
You will be notified by the Placement Officer if you are required to complete these mandatories.
SCHHS site specific Pre-Placement requirements
Students attending a Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service facility will need to complete all Student Minimum Pre-Placement Requirements which are SCHHS site specific checks and the SC-Learning on Line (SC-LoL) training modules. You will be notified if you are required to complete these mandatories. You must complete and print all documents and take to your first day of placement. Failure to have these documents will result in you being removed from placement.
Respirator Fit Testing
It is a Queensland Government requirement that all students attending any placement in a health setting, clinical setting and residential aged care setting, are required to undertake respirator (mask) fit testing prior to commencing.
TB Screening
To be eligible for placement you must complete a Queensland Health TB Risk Assessment. If required, you also need to provide evidence of further testing.
Other Mandatory Checks
Depending on the requirements of your host site, other site-specific mandatory checks may apply. These will be communicated to you throughout the pre-placement process. Other checks may include National Police Checks, Blue Cards, vaccination requirements and others.