ANNOUNCEMENTS

CLEARANCE DEADLINE

Below are the clearance deadline for the following terms.

Fall 2026 - July 28, 2026

Winter 2027 - November 28, 2026

Summer 2027 - March 28, 2027

Fall 2027 - July 28, 2027

THESE DATES ARE FIXED. NO EXTENSION!

WINTER 2027 CLINICAL PREPAREDNESS ORIENTATION

August 14, 2026

Orientation will provide a wealth of essential information. Understanding each component of the clinical requirements is crucial to completing them successfully and on time. 

Attendance at the MANDATORY in-person or virtual session for Clinical Preparedness is vital. Be sure to check the Nursing Board at Garriock Hall and your MySeneca email regularly for important updates and announcements.

See schedule details: https://sites.google.com/view/c-passresources/c-pass-process/stage-1-preparation/step-1-clinical-preparedness-orientation

SPECIAL PROVISION UPDATE

June 29, 2026

Please be advised that placement agencies may have additional or more specific onboarding requirements beyond the Seneca Nanji Foundation School of Nursing Clinical Preparedness requirements.

These site-specific requirements may include additional health screenings, document validity periods, occupational health documentation, orientation or mandatory training, mask fit testing, or other agency-specific onboarding requirements.

Students will be informed of any special provisions once their placement has been confirmed. It is the students responsibility to complete all required documentation and onboarding activities by the deadlines set by the placement agency.

Please note: Seneca cannot waive or modify placement agency requirements. Failure to meet these requirements may result in a delay, reassignment, or inability to participate in your clinical placement.

Read full details: https://sites.google.com/view/c-passresources/special-provision

SPECIAL PROVISION FOR PNC520 CONSOLIDATION STUDENTS

June 29, 2026

Please review the two important documents posted regarding placement agency special provisions:

• Tuberculosis (TB) Testing Requirements

Some placement agencies require a 2-step TB skin test or other site-specific TB documentation.

• Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) Requirements

Some placement agencies require a VSS issued within a specific validity period (e.g., within 6 months of the placement start date).

Once your placement is confirmed, you are responsible for reviewing and completing all placement agency-specific onboarding requirements by the required deadlines.

Please note: Seneca cannot waive or modify requirements established by placement agencies. Failure to meet these requirements may result in a delay, reassignment, or inability to participate in your clinical placement.

Read full details: https://sites.google.com/view/c-passresources/special-provision/pnc520-consolidation

FIRST AID PROGRAM UPDATES

June 22, 2026

The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) has updated its First Aid Program to improve the quality, consistency, and accessibility of workplace first aid training across Ontario.

Key Changes:

1. Training now aligns with national standards under the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Z1210:24 for workplace first aid training.

2. More approved training providers are available across Ontario, making it easier to access workplace first aid courses. Look for the WSIB First Aid Program badge to identify approved providers.

3. Course names have changed:

• Emergency First Aid → Basic First Aid

• Standard First Aid → Intermediate First Aid

4. Greater flexibility for recertification:

• Intermediate First Aid certificates can still be recertified once.

• Recertification can now be completed with any WSIB-approved training provider.

5. Canada-wide certificate recognition continues:

• Workplace first aid certificates issued anywhere in Canada will continue to be accepted, provided they meet the CSA Z1210 standard.

• These certificates can now be recertified in Ontario before they expire.

6. No impact on existing certificates:

• All workplace first aid certificates issued on or before June 21, 2026, will remain valid until their expiry date.

These updates help ensure workers across Ontario have access to high-quality training and are better prepared to respond during medical emergencies in the workplace.

Find your first aid training provider: https://www.wsib.ca/en/find-your-first-aid-training-provider