Workplace safety training
In Ontario, all unpaid post-secondary students are considered "workers" under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. This means you must complete specific health and safety training before starting your placement at KHSC.
The training includes:
- General health and safety topics (e.g., Workplace Violence, WHMIS, Worker Health & Safety Awareness)
- KHSC-specific modules designed to familiarize you with our safety program and protocols
Required KHSC-Specific Training Modules
Before your placement begins, you must complete the following modules. If you have any questions, please contact @email
Click through the follow to access links to modules:
Emergency codes - all students
All students must complete these:
Health and safety training - based on your category
Complete one of the following, based on your student category:
KGH Health and Safety Training: Nursing and Medical Students
KGH Health and Safety Training: Other Clinical Students
KGH Health and Safety Training: Non-Clinical Students
Musculoskeletal Injury (MSI) training - select appropriate course
Nursing / Clinical students only
For Nursing, Practical Nursing, and Respiratory Therapy students:
Alaris System Training for Students
Automated Dispensing Cabinets - Anywhere RN
Note: The BD Alaris module is a general resource provided by the manufacturer. Please ensure you follow KHSC-specific policies when using these pumps.
Privacy training - all students
All students must complete:
Note: This training should take approximately 5–7 minutes to complete. Please ensure you submit the confirmation form at the end of the training; this step is verified by our team and missing it may delay the processing of your documentation and your placement start date.
Inclusion and conduct - all students
All students must complete:
Foundations for Inclusion at KHSC for Students
Be REAL - KHSC Code of Behaviour for Students
