Clinical rules and regulations
The NSW Department of Health has implemented policies and procedures whereby all health care workers, including nursing and midwifery students, who may be engaged in positions within Departmental organisations must
If you are a UTS student you are responsible for ensuring that you comply with these regulations.
100 Point Identification Check
As required by the NSW Department of Health, university staff must sight 100 points of identification when you enrol, prior to lodgement of your Child Protection Prohibited Employment Declaration form and your Criminal Record Check Consent Form.
Please ensure you bring the relevant documents to enrolment, as per the
NSW Department of Health 100 Point Identification Check instructions (pdf, 29kb).
Child Protection (Prohibited Employment) Act 1998
All undergraduate nursing and midwifery students must complete and sign a Prohibited Employment Declaration form prior to undertaking a clinical practice placement. You will receive and complete this form when you enrol.
Criminal Record Check and Clearance Card
Criminal Record Check information is currently being updated. New information will be available here shortly.
Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination against specified infectious diseases
Infectious diseases and their transmission between health care workers, including students, are of concern to all those working in clinical settings. Participation in screening and vaccination according to the NSW Department of Health Policy Directive PD2007_006 Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases is a prerequisite for nursing and midwifery clinical practice in NSW Department of Health facilities. Failure to comply with the requirements may jeopardise completion of your studies. Please refer to NSW Health website.
A full course of vaccinations (if necessary) will take several months to complete, therefore you are advised to consult your local doctor well in advance of the commencement of clinical placements. You will also be required to blood test results specifically for Hepatitis B
1. Obtain documented proof of your immunity status and/or be vaccinated against:
- Adult Diphtheria,Tetanus and Pertussis
- Hepatitis B (plus blood tests)
- Measles / Mumps / Rubella
- Varicella (chicken pox)
- Tuberculosis (Tuberculosis screening is conducted at your local area health chest clinic after referral from your local doctor and must be rescreened every five years as a minimum or more frequently if advised)
- Influenza (Strongly Recommended)
NSW Health has provided an 'Adult Vaccination Record Card' for the purpose of recording your immunity status and vaccinations, which must be signed by a doctor. This is available when you enrol and from the UTS Student Centre.
2. You must carry your proof of immunity or vaccination with you at all times when on clinical placements.
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