Policies for Students
There are policies and procedures you must be compliant with. The school and faculty specific policies and procedures are listed below.
The University of Alberta Policies & Procedures Online (UAPPOL) is home to the university's policies and procedures that house many university-wide documents. Other sources of university-wide regulations and standards include the University Calendar, staff agreements, governance policies, standards and codes of conduct.
Note: If policies conflict, the policy from the higher authority i.e., FoMD, College of Health Sciences, AHS, university, etc. should be followed.
School of Dentistry Specific
Equipment and Instrumentation Rental Agreement
You will be invoiced for the replacement cost of any missing or damaged items through the Marketplace. If there is a dispute, you can appeal.Interaction with Industry Policy
Your actions and behaviours should be free from commercial influence and based upon the best scientific evidence available.Various health, safety and environment policies are available.
Building fire safety procedures
ECHA 1-350 simulation lab procedure and map (Coming soon)
KATZ 7th floor procedure and map (Coming soon)
KEC 8th floor procedure and map (Coming soon)
Health Information Act and regulation
There is required training and acknowledgment of this act that outlines the rules for the collection, use, and disclosure of confidential and private patient information.
Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry Specific
FoMD policies and procedures
The documents available are faculty-wide and connect to both university-wide and school-specific policies.FoMD Regulations
The University Calendar outlines the universal expectations for all students within FoMD.Professionalism expectations
We believe professional behaviours should be commended and support safe processes in reporting professionalism lapses. There is a professional online reporting process for sharing an accolade or disclosing a concern.
Information Security Specific
Information Security Policy & Standards
Privacy & Security Awareness Training and Acknowledgement
Everyone in the school is required to complete training and its acknowledgement.Encryption Policy
All personal devices that you are using to complete schoolwork must be secure. This includes cell phones and laptops. Additional details are available from dentistry (IT) technical services. How to encrypt.
Alberta Health Services
You may need to adhere to the Alberta Health Service's policies and procedures if you are in a student placement at one of their sites.
Some of the key policies and procedures include:
Student Specific
Code of Student Behaviour
You are held responsible for any actions resulting in damage or defacement to buildings, labs, clinics and the misuse of equipment, materials, and resources. Any damage will result in sanctions and will reported when you apply for initial registration with a regulator.Practicum Intervention Policy
The dean has the authority to intervene if there is a concern that a practicum is not conforming to professional and safe practice standards.