Learning opportunities

The placement process outlined below applies to all students currently enrolled in a college or university program.

1. Student Affairs at St. Joseph's receives placement request from the school and confirms an affiliation agreement is in place with the school requesting the placement.
2. The school completes the student information sheet (excel file) on behalf of the student and submits it to Student Affairs six weeks before the placement is to begin.
3. Information Technology Services at St. Joseph's generates network computer password and login information for students, which is sent to the school by Student Affairs well in advance of the start date.
4. The school advises the student to have the pre-placement requirements complete two weeks in advance of the start date.
5. The school sends a confirmation to Student Affairs that the pre-placement requirements have been met two weeks before the placement is scheduled to begin.
6. Review student affairs frequently asked questions (FAQ) and make a list of any outstanding questions you still have.
7. Your preceptor will connect with you regarding Day #1 arrangements (where to meet him/her, if any pre-reading is required, and whether you will be attending a formal orientation workshop together, or completing the self-learning orientation package together etc.) and to answer any other outstanding questions you may have. Access the self-learning orientation package is the means by which you will be oriented for your prior review/reflection. 
8. Day #1: Meet your preceptor at the pre-arranged meeting place at which time your preceptor will jointly address orientation and obtaining the Security Package relevant to your area of practice (i.e. ID badge, access card, panic alarms, fire keys, etc.)
9. Enjoy a great placement with your preceptor and know that Student Affairs, as well as Professional Practice Consultants, are available should you have questions or concerns at any stage of your placement.
10. On the last day of placement, you are required to return all security items to the same Security Services location where you obtained security items.
11. Any non-returned security items will be billed to you via your school within two weeks of your departure. Please refer to the pre-placement requirements for specific costs.

Individuals who have completed the appropriate post-secondary education but are currently not enrolled in a college or university AND are seeking an unpaid placement for several weeks or months with supervised practice are referred to as “Sponsored Students” by St. Joseph’s London.

Examples of sponsored students include chaplain interns, students wanting research experience, and practitioners who require clinical hours to meet registration requirements for a regulatory college or a professional association.  This flowchart for sponsored students outlines the process that will be followed for these students.

Research students must contact Sharon MacDonald, Administrative Assistant at Lawson Health Research Institute by email or phone at 519 646-6005 ext. 33154.

If you are a secondary school student seeking a volunteer placement, please contact Volunteer Services  for more information.

If you would like to learn about health care environments or a specific health care profession by completing an observation experience, we encourage you to contact Volunteer Services to become a volunteer. You will have the opportunity as a volunteer to contribute to improving the quality of life of patients while simultaneously learning about health care settings and careers. Observation experiences outside a school curriculum are not available through the Student Affairs Office.

If you are interested in completing a research project, please contact Sharon MacDonald at the Lawson Research Institute.

If you are a dentistry, midwifery, or medical student, please contact Medical Affairs.

If you are seeking a paid employment opportunity, please view Careers and Employment information.