Choosing a Placement
Please note - the explanations given are what typically happens at most hospitals in a given service. You are not guaranteed to see/care for everything that is mentioned. This is merely a guide of what you could come across.
Who to choose?
This process can sometimes be stressful for students, but for many it is a very exciting time. When choosing a placement, select one that meets your requirements and one that provides you with the best clinical experience. Some things to consider are:
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Any outstanding requirements
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Areas of interest
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Offers available in the areas you have requirements
Database
- You may only complete two placements per site and they must be different services/areas of practice.
- You will leave Edmonton for at least one placement but most students end up completing two or more placements outside the greater Edmonton area.
Requirements
- Acute Care
- Community
- Private Practice/ Out Patient Ortho / Occupational Rehab (Millard)
- Alberta Adventure - Placement Geographic Regions
- Greater Edmonton Region - Map
- Calgary Region - Map
- CardioResp - 40%
- Neurology - 40%
For more information visit our Clinical Requirements page.