Non-Medical Learners at Bruyère Health
Bruyère Health proudly welcomes a wide range of non-medical learners who bring fresh perspectives and energy to our teams while gaining valuable real-world experience. Non-medical placements help us build future capacity in healthcare, research, and essential support services.
These placements are coordinated in partnership between local departments and the Office of Academic Affairs (OoAA) to ensure a safe, supportive, and high-quality learning experience.
Who Are Non-Medical Learners?
Non-medical learners at Bruyère may include:
- Nursing and Personal Care Attendants (e.g., RN, RPN, PCA)
- Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians
- Therapeutic Recreation
- Spiritual care students
- Research students
- Allied health professions and rehabilitation assistants (e.g., physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology)
- Other departments such as Corporate Services (e.g., communications, HR, finance, IT), Support Services, and Trades.
What You Need to Know
Eligibility & Affiliation:
Non-medical placements must be part of an approved academic program or course requirement, supported by an active Affiliation Agreement between Bruyère and your educational institution.
Placement Coordination:
Some programs at Bruyère Health, like Nursing, already have direct placement processes through their schools or program coordinators. If you’re not sure where to start, or your program doesn’t have an existing process with us, please complete our General Placement Request Form in the 'How to Request a Placement' section below. We’ll make sure your request reaches the right department or placement coordinator and guide you through any next steps.
Pre-Placement Requirements:
All non-medical learners must complete core onboarding and meet standard pre-placement requirements (e.g., police record checks, immunizations) as outlined in our Affiliation Agreements and internal policies. For a full list of requirements, please see the onboarding checklist.
Orientation & Onboarding:
Depending on your discipline, you’ll complete a core Bruyère orientation that includes reviewing important information about Bruyère Health, health and safety learning modules, relevant policies, and — in some cases — classroom-style orientation sessions (e.g., Nursing) and Electronic Patient Record (EPR) training. Your placement contact will guide you through the steps and make sure you have what you need to get started.
Already in a Placement?
If you’re currently completing a placement at Bruyère, be sure to visit our Virtual Student Centre — your go-to hub for useful information, site information, and key resources to help you get the most out of your placement
Feedback & Support:
Your experience matters — you’ll have an opportunity to share feedback at the end of your placement to help us continually improve.
How to Request a Placement
Looking for information on how to request or arrange a new placement?
Visit our Requesting a Non-Medical Placement page for detailed steps, requirements, and who to contact.
Contact Us
For general questions about non-medical placements, please contact:
Office of Academic Affairs: academicaffairs@bruyere.org