Purpose
This document outlines the procedure necessary to ensure students in the School of Rehabilitation Science (SRS) comply with the requirements and expectations for SRS students participating in clinical placements interprovincially and internationally. It ensures students gain meaningful learning experiences while maintaining cultural humility, safety, and compliance with professional and institutional standards.
Eligibility
Students must:
- Be in good academic standing
- Have successfully completed prerequisite coursework and prior clinical placements
- Demonstrate readiness for independent practice in diverse cultural and clinical contexts
Pre-Placement Requirements
Students must:
- Complete all required training and submit all required documents
- Complete required immunizations, health screenings, and travel health precautions
- Secure appropriate travel documents (passport, visa, work permits) if required
- Provide proof of health and disability insurance coverage to the Clinical Education Unit
- Students may request out-of-province placements, subject to availability and resource constraints.
- Requests do not guarantee placement; confirmation may occur on short notice
- Students must accept confirmed placements if they match their location request
- Out-of-province placements are typically only allowed in intermediate or advanced clinical courses
- Students must not negotiate placements directly with organizations or instructors; doing so forfeits placement privileges
- In addition to all pre-placement requirements for Interprovincial Placements, students must also:
- Communicate travel plans with the University’s International Office when applicable
- Review and sign a risk waiver and consent form
Interprovincial Placements - Placement Expectations
During interprovincial placements, students must:
- Adhere to SRS and professional codes of conduct and ethical standards
- Respect the host province’s legislation and institutional policies
- Submit required evaluations and reflective assignments.
- Students are responsible for all costs, including:
- Travel, accommodation, living expenses
- Administrative fees
- Additional immunizations
- Health and disability insurance
- Provincial licensing registration fees
International Placements - Placement Expectations
During international placements, students must:
- Adhere to SRS and professional codes of conduct and ethical standards
- Respect host country laws, cultural practices, and institutional policies
- Maintain confidentiality and ethical practice consistent with Canadian and international standards
- Communicate regularly with the Program Clinical Coordinator and/or supervising faculty
- Submit required evaluations and reflective assignments
- Students must apply and meet minimum criteria approved by the Academic Affairs Committee
- Requirements may include:
- Financial commitment
- Time for preparation/orientation
- Language proficiency
- Travel and accommodation arrangements
- Visa/criminal record checks
- Additional insurance (liability, malpractice, health, travel)
- Consultation with USask International Office
- Immunizations specific to the destination
- Requirements may include:
- Students represent USask and SRS and must conduct themselves professionally and respectfully
Supervision and Support
- Students will be supervised by qualified professionals at the host site. This supervision may be in partnership with a virtual supervisor in Canada
- Students are encouraged to seek mentorship from local practitioners and engage respectfully with community partners
Safety and Risk Management
- Follow University travel advisories and host site safety protocols
- In case of emergencies, contact both the host site supervisor, Program Clinical Coordinator and virtual supervisor where applicable, and the University’s International Office
- Placements may be suspended if significant safety concerns arise
Additional Notes
- Students must agree to all pre-placement requirements before approval
- Clinical organizations may impose additional requirements
- Out-of-province placements often receive short notice confirmation; flexibility is essential