Before gaining access to electronic health systems used in clinical settings across the province, health authorities in B.C. require all trainees complete online training. It is the responsibility of the trainee to ensure they complete all necessary training requirements in a timely manner to avoid delayed access to health authority systems. Trainees only need to complete the training requirements for the Health Authorities they are placed in.The health authorities of B.C. will communicate with trainees by email. It is imperative you check your email regularly for instructions and updates in preparation for your time spent training in each of the health authorities.
First Nations Health Authority (FNHA)
Please see the First Nations Health Authority website.
Fraser Health Authority (FHA)
Visit the Fraser Health Authority (FHA) website for a step-by-step breakdown of FHA training requirements. You must also complete their Privacy & Confidentiality training.
Interior Health Authority (IHA)
Please see the Interior Health website for more details. You should also fill out their Confidentiality Undertaking for Student Placement form.
Island Health
All Island Health training requirements are organized by the UBC Regional Office. If you are a new UBC resident, UBC visiting elective resident or out of province visiting elective, you will be contacted by this office.
You can also see the Island Health website for more details and you should complete the Island Health Student Practice Curriculum.
Northern Health Authority (NHA)
Please see the Northern Health Authority website for more details. You should also fill out their NHA Acknowledgement form.
Providence Health Care (PHC)
Visit the Providence Health Care (PHC) website for a step-by-step breakdown of PHC training requirements. You should also complete the PHC Privacy and Confidentiality Undertaking for Student Placements form.
Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA)
Visit the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) website for a step-by-step breakdown of PHSA training requirements. You should also complete the PHSA Privacy & Confidentiality training.
Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)
Visit the VCH Student Practice Education website for a step-by-step breakdown of VCH training requirements. You will also need to complete the VCH Privacy and Confidentiality course.
Trainees who have completed PCIS training in the past can contact pcissecurityvarhs@vch.ca.
