Prepare for your exercise and sport sciences placement

HMBS placement preparation module

You only need to complete this module once – no renewal required. If you have not previously completed this module, you must complete it by the deadline.

Working with Children Check (blue card)

Queensland Working with Children Checks (blue cards) are valid for 3 years. If your blue card is due to expire while you are attending placement, you must renew it.

If you have an existing blue card you will need to link it to UQ.

First aid certificate

First aid certificates are valid for 3 years. If your first aid certificate is due to expire while you are attending placement, you must renew it.

CPR certificate

CPR certificates are valid for 1 year. If your CPR certificate is due to expire while you are attending placement, you must renew it.

Immunisation record

You must complete your immunisation requirements and provide evidence of current immunisations by the deadline. This includes any follow-up or booster doses.

You’ll receive a student immunisation evidence request email with detailed instructions. Start as soon as possible as requirements can take up to 6 months to complete.

COVID-19 vaccination

UQ strongly encourages healthcare students to receive the number and timing of COVID-19 vaccine doses recommended by the Australian Government.

Pay close attention to the student immunisation evidence request that will be emailed to you. It will tell you if COVID-19 vaccination is required for your placement and the required number of doses.

Mask fit testing

Quantitative fit testing determines whether a specific make, model and size of N95/P2 mask or respirator achieves an adequate seal on your face.

Flu vaccination

Pay close attention to the student immunisation evidence request that will be emailed to you. It will tell you if flu vaccination is required for your placement.

National Police Certificate (criminal history check) and statutory declaration if applicable

At the time you submit your National Police Certificate it must have at least 6 months' validity left. Certificates are valid for 3 years. If your certificate is due to expire while you are attending placement, you must renew it.

Disability Worker Screening Clearance (yellow card)

Disability Worker Screening Clearances (yellow cards) are valid for 5 years. If your yellow card is due to expire while you are attending placement, you must renew it.

Queensland Health Orientation Checklist

You must complete a Queensland Health Orientation Checklist before starting a Queensland Health placement.

Queensland Health Student Deed Poll

You must complete a new Queensland Health Student Deed Poll for each Hospital and Health Service (HHS) you attend.

Do not upload this to InPlace, just take it on your first day of placement.

Queensland Health iLearn modules

You must complete required iLearn modules before completing your Queensland Health Orientation Checklist.

Some iLearn modules only need to be completed once, but some must be renewed.

Queensland Health Record of Allied Health student training

You must complete additional iLearn modules and submit evidence of completing them.

One of these modules must be renewed annually. When you renew this module you must resubmit the Queensland Health Evidence Record with updated completion dates.

Travel requirements

If you need to travel and stay away from home for your placement (within Australia more than 50km from home, or outside Australia), you must complete additional requirements.