Accident While on a Student Placement

Reporting Accident

To report an accident or illness that occurred during your placement hours, you are required to complete the following steps:

• Complete the uOttawa online Accident, Incident or Occupational Disease Form.
• Inform your program Placement Coordinator.
• Inform the Occupational Health Nurse at the placement agency.

Your incident will be reviewed and you will be contacted for follow-up. For any further questions, please write to accident_studentplacement@uottawa.ca.

Forms:

1. Student Declaration of Understanding
2. Letter to Placement Employers