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Student information
Information and resources for healthcare professional students wishing to complete clinical placements within Queensland Health facilities.
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Education provider information
Information about Student Placement Deeds and organising and administering clinical placements for healthcare professional students.
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Clinical placement resources
Summary of clinical placement resources including reference documents and documents for completion.
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Student Placement Deed holders
A list of education providers with current Deeds in place for student clinical placements.
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Clinical placements and respiratory protection programs
Information about the repeal of the COVID-19 vaccination mandate, the use of respirators, and fit testing requirements for clinical placements.
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Contact the Clinical Placements Program Management Team
For enquiries about the contractual administration of student placements in Queensland health facilities.
Nursing and Midwifery Regional, Rural and Remote Student Placement Allowance
Are you interested in experiencing a placement in a Queensland Health regional, rural or remote facility?
As a final stage or year student nurse or midwife you might be able to apply for a $5,000 cost of living allowance to support your clinical placement.
What's new
Check the following list for updates which may affect how you arrange and operate clinical placements in our facilities.
Paramedicine student placements
22/06/2026
Paramedicine student placements in Queensland Health facilities are governed under existing Student Placement Deeds with education providers if they meet the requirements of the Student Placement Deed.
Required clinical placements for paramedicine students have predominantly been undertaken with Queensland Ambulance Services in the past. However, under the Accreditation standards: Paramedicine (Standard) education providers are expected to present compliance evidence including ensuring that paramedicine students engage in clinical placements across a range of settings, patient cohorts, and clinical presentations to support exposure to the diversity of paramedicine practice.
Under the Standard, clinical paramedicine student placements conducted in Australia must be supervised and, when the supervisor is from a regulated health profession, the supervisor must hold a current registration.
Beard wrap technique project seeking applicants
24/04/2026
Prior to commencing student clinical placements, students are required to complete the Student Orientation Checklist [PDF 1139.01 KB]. This is the primary document used to record pre-placement orientation and checks, including infection prevention.
A new project is launching a phased implementation of the Singh Thattha beard wrap technique. It involves a long elastic band placed over facial hair to create an artificial respirator seal. The project aims to accommodate medical, cultural, and religious requirements of health professionals and students, with beards while maintaining strict hygiene standards in clinical settings.
The project is in collaboration between Queensland Health Safety and Wellbeing and the Clinical Skills Development Service (CSDS) and is currently seeking expressions of interest from staff and students to participate.
To find out more information please refer to the project flyer [PDF 273.11 KB].
Private market varicella vaccine supply shortage
05/11/2025
A varicella vaccine supply shortage is impacting private market supply of the vaccine. This shortage is anticipated to continue until early 2026 and may impact a student’s ability to complete the mandatory vaccination requirements prior to commencing a clinical placement.
Find more information on the Preparing for your clinical placement page.