Your placement checklist
To go on placement during your program, you’ll need to submit all relevant documentation to Sonia in Trimester 1 of your first year of study (unless advised otherwise).
Requirements for most health placements include:
- vaccinations and health tests
- licenses and certificates
- online training on topics such as health and safety, inclusion and use of personalised protective equipment (PPE)
- forms
Based on the current COVID-19 response, Mask Fit Testing is also a requirement for some students according to placement allocation.
You should give yourself plenty of time to complete the placement requirements listed below, as some steps take time to complete. Note that you'll re-use and renew several of these documents throughout your career as a health professional.
Students commencing in Trimester 1
Due date
9/02/2024
Step 1
REVIEW the requirements for your program below
Step 2
LOG IN to Sonia and get to know the interface
Step 3
ACCESS your immunisation history and book any required vaccinations with your doctor
Step 4
APPLY for required certification such as Blue Cards and Police Checks
Step 5
SUBMIT all requirements to Sonia
Griffith Health and Medical Services
is available to support your health and well-being including your fit for professional practice vaccination requirements
Vaccinations and Health Tests
To go on placement you will need to submit proof of several current vaccinations to Sonia. Any vaccination records you submit must have your name and date of birth clearly legible so that the records can be identified.
For proof of vaccination you can provide your Immunisation History Statement available through Medicare. If you're not eligible for Medicare, you can get your Immunisation History Statement online through myGov. If you don't have a myGov account, it's easy to create one.
The following guides provide further information:
- Accessing your vaccination records and schedule
- International students vaccination records information
- Translating documents (all documents in a language other than English must be accompanied by a certified English translation).
If any of your required vaccines are not current (as specified in the sections below), please book these vaccinations with your doctor as soon as possible.
Licenses and certificates
Online training
Forms
Location-based requirements
More information
Introducing Sonia
Our health placements are managed through the online platform Sonia.
Your placement
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Your performance
Get more information about performance expectations during your placement.
Policies and guidelines
Certain policies and guidelines apply to your placement.
Requirements and documentation
For assistance with your placement requirements and documentation, contact the Placement Support Hub.
General placement support
For general placement support, please contact your Placement Officer.