Student Practice Education
Welcome to Fraser Health, students and faculty.
Student practice education (also referred to as student placement) offers students hands-on experience in a clinical or community setting to learn the necessary skills, attitudes and knowledge to practice effectively in their field.
Learn about HCAP, a paid work and training initiative for individuals seeking an entry point to employment in health care.
Thank you for your interest in having a job shadow in Fraser Health.
Learn to request student practice education options
Info on supervised practice experience to fulfill regulatory college requirements.
A supervised practice experience is a learning experience for a Supervised Practice Experience Candidate seeking practice hours for (a) a re-entry program for re-licensure with a regulatory body, or (b) to qualify for certification or registration with a regulatory body.
In general, the leader of a practice setting/profession (e.g., manager, practice leader or director) approves all requests for supervised practice experience. Each request is assessed according to the resources available and merit of the request.
For details, review the Supervised Practice Experience policy.
How do I organize supervised practice experience?
As of May 2024 Supervised Practice Experiences at Fraser Health are under review and are on hold. This page will be updated when we can offer these experiences once more.
Orientation requirements
Individuals completing supervised practice experiences are expected to complete required orientation.
Questions or concerns?
Contact the student practice team at student.placement@fraserhealth.ca.
For all medical students seeking practice experiences in Fraser Health, visit the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC’s medical student webpage.
Coming soon
Take Our Kids to Work™ is a national, single day job shadow experience for grade nine (or equivalent) students that allows them to attend the place of work of a parent, relative or friend for a learning opportunity. This program is sponsored by most B.C. high schools and typically takes place on the first Wednesday in November each year.
Fraser Health (FH) is in support of this national event, with ultimate site approval coming from the site leadership team (Directors and Executive Directors). Planning, implementation and activities are determined by each site and hosted by the staff who work there. FH employees interested in having a child participate in this initiative must first consult with their leaders before registering the student, and ensure any required documentation is completed before attending the student attends the event. Activities, format, guest speakers, tours, and length of day will differ site to site.
Info on co-op or paid internship programs.
Co-op Education experiences
Fraser Health supports Co-op Education experiences run by post secondary institutions. These are programs where students explore their career options by alternating between study semesters and paid work semesters. The Co-op component of a student’s degree enriches their formal education; and reflects on the student’s transcript. The nature of the work aligns with the student’s career goals and provides the student an opportunity to apply the knowledge gained in class to real-life situations in business.
If you are a student interested in Co-op Education experiences at Fraser Health, please check your post secondary institution’s website for available Co-operative Education opportunities.
