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2 C O N T E N T S 1. General Information 2. Welcome from the Dean of School 3. Programme Information 4. Induction Programme 5. Online Enrolment 6. Induction Week 7. Occupational Heath Requirements Cardiff School of Health Sciences Pre-induction Information Page 2 of 19

3 1. GENERAL INFORMATION Title of Award BSc (Hons) Human Nutrition and Dietetics Validating Bodies: Cardiff Metropolitan University Health Professions Council Mode: Full Time/Sandwich Modular Programme Normal Length: Three Years Programme Director: Denise Parish School: Cardiff School of Health Sciences Dean of School: Professor Adrian Peters Cardiff School of Health Sciences Pre-induction Information Page 3 of 19

4 2. Welcome from the Dean Professor Adrian Peters The Cardiff School of Health Sciences improving health through education and research A very warm welcome to the Cardiff School of Health Sciences. You will be joining a vibrant community of over 2000 students with 160 staff committed to delivering a first class education on our broad portfolio of health courses. Most of our degrees are professionally recognised allowing direct entry into your chosen profession and forming an excellent springboard for your career. You are entering the University at an exciting time in our 150 th year, following a multimillion pound investment in the Llandaff Campus that has included a 5 million development of the School s facilities, a new Cardiff School of Art and Design, Cardiff School of Management, Learning Centre extension and Student Centre with gym facilities and excellent student support services. The information in this pack will give you a feel for the School and the course you are joining. Please do not hesitate to contact your Programme Director if there are any questions that we have not answered. Your time at University is important and will give you the opportunity to develop lifelong friendships and a range of skills and experiences that endure. We provide an environment in which your academic, professional and social developments thrive and Cardiff, as the capital city of Wales with a large student population, is well placed to meet all your social needs. Finally, I look forward to welcoming you in person during Freshers week in September. I encourage you to play a full role in the School and take every opportunity afforded you. I am certain you will find your time at this University highly rewarding and the start of a lifelong relationship with us. Cardiff School of Health Sciences Pre-induction Information Page 4 of 19

5 The Cardiff School of Health Sciences improving health through education and research The School is located on the Llandaff Campus and has four Departments offering courses at BSc and MSc level, many of which offer both an academic and professional qualification. We also offer a foundation degree, two foundation year certificates that lead to specific undergraduate programmes and a small number of Higher Certificates and Diplomas validated by BTEC/EDEXCEL. In addition to professional body accreditation our programmes are approved by the appropriate regulatory bodies including the Health Care and Professions Council, Care Council for Wales and General Dental Council where this is required. The departments and examples of the courses they offer are detailed below: Department of Applied Community Sciences - Environmental Health (BSc, HND) - Health and Social Care (BSc, HND, HNC) - Housing (BSc, HND, HNC) - Social Work (BSc) - Applied Public Health (MSc) - Food Safety Management Hong Kong (MSc) - Occupational Health, Safety and Wellbeing (MSc) Department of Applied Psychology - Foundation Social Sciences (Foundation Certificate) - Psychology (BSc) - Forensic Psychology (MSc) - Health Psychology (MSc) - Practitioner in Forensic Psychology (PGD) - Doctorate in Forensic Psychology (DForen. Psych.) Department of Biomedical Sciences - Foundation Health Sciences (Foundation Certificate) - Biomedical Science (BSc, HND, MSc) - Sports Biomedicine and Nutrition (BSc) - Healthcare Science (Life Sciences) (BSc) Department of Healthcare - Complementary Therapies (BSc) - Dental Technology (FD, BSc, MSc) - Food Science and Technology (BSc, HND, MSc) - Human Nutrition and Dietetics (BSc, Post Graduate Diploma, MSc) - Podiatry (BSc) - Public Health Nutrition (BSc) - Speech & Language Therapy (BSc) - Musculoskeletal Studies [Lower Limb] (MSc) - Advanced Dietetic Practice (MSc) - Food Technology for Industry (MSc) Cardiff School of Health Sciences Pre-induction Information Page 5 of 19

6 Each Department has a Head who sits on the School Management and Planning Team with the Deputy Dean (Learning and Teaching), Associate Dean (Research), Associate Dean (Enterprise), Associate Dean (Internationalisation) and School Business Support Manager. This team, chaired by the Dean, is responsible for the strategic and operational management of the School. Each programme has a Programme Director, many will have year tutors and all students are assigned a Personal Tutor as part of our academic support framework. It is important that you engage with your tutor as they can signpost you to other services as required. Our students elect student representatives for each programme who make an active and important contribution to Programme Committee meetings. There are also opportunities for students to have a voice in the management of the School; through the Staff Student Liaison panel; Learning and Teaching Committees; Health and Safety Committees Whole School meetings and at a number of events across the University. The School promotes active engagement in sport as a social exercise or competitive endeavour. Campus Sport in conjunction with the Athletics Union provide a range of intramural sports opportunities and students can access the gym in the Student Centre at Llandaff Campus, an outdoor exercise area and the excellent sporting facilities at the Cyncoed Campus, which houses the National Indoor Athletics Centre, tennis centre, gym and swimming pool. The award winning Cardiff Met Rider bus runs a regular service between the Student Accommodation, Llandaff and Cyncoed Campuses and into the city centre. Included in this pack is specific information for your chosen programme. For more information on our School or programme, please visit our website or contact your Programme Director. Research in the Cardiff School of Health Sciences The Cardiff School of Health Sciences has a strong research culture; informing your curriculum and teaching and extending knowledge and evidence base for professional practice development. In the most recent UK wide Research Excellence Framework, (REF) 2014, 74% of our research was rated as internationally excellent or world leading. This contributed to the University s position as top new university in the UK for research quality. We have invested heavily in our research infrastructure with new research laboratories for biomedical science and food science and technology, a psychology research centre, health assessment suite and a post-graduate centre for our PhD students, who now number over 60 with strong research groups in Biomedical Science, Environmental Health, Food Science & Technology and Psychology with a growing number of practitioner PhDs in Dietetics, Podiatry and Speech and Language Therapy. Our great strength is our multidisciplinary, collaborative approach and we produce world-class applied research that informs practice in Wales and beyond. For example, our work on exercise, diabetes, and healthy ageing includes collaborations between biomedical science, psychology and physiologists to better understand the complex relationships between lifestyle the ageing process and illness associated with ageing; extending our knowledge in this critically important area and influencing healthy ageing initiatives. Recent research grants awarded in this area include Welsh Government funded work on growing a healthy older population in Wales looking at the influence of gardening and allotment keeping on healthy aging and a large European funded study, Frailomics, examining biomarkers of frailty, an important indicator of health in the older population. Cardiff School of Health Sciences Pre-induction Information Page 6 of 19

7 Research across the School is extensive and varied. For more information on our research please visit and follow the link to research. Working with Partners We are proud of our work with local communities, employers and industry in Wales and beyond. From developing homework clubs on science with black and minority ethnic communities in Cardiff to working with the pharmaceutical industry on drug discovery methods, we make a significant contribution to the social, cultural and economic well-being of Wales and the UK. We work in partnership with the Cardiff and Vale University Hospital Board to deliver key collaborative projects including running NHS Podiatry Clinics in our own Wales Centre for Podiatric Studies, improving patient care and clinical education for our students. The internationally recognized Food Industry Centre based in the School is supported by the Welsh Government to engage with Welsh food manufacturers to ensure they are competitive players in the food sector. To date this has led to the development of over 100 jobs in the industry and benefitted our students with opportunities for work placements, industry projects and innovative employment in the food industry. We work closely with industry on waste, pollution and occupational health and safety, and host one of the specialist chemical centres of Public Health England s Centre for Radiation, Chemical and Environmental Hazards and the World Health Organisation Collaborating Centre for Public Health Management of Chemical Incidents. Staff from the School contribute to the work of a new Cardiff Met International Training Centre announced by the World Health Organisation in May 2011 in Thailand and officially launched here in April Our role in providing lifelong learning opportunities through Continuing Personal and Professional Development is important and we have excellent relationships with employers providing a host of CPD opportunities across the School s disciplines. We have strong links with local authorities and the third sector, providing post qualification training for Social Workers, Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in health and social care and working closely with housing associations, including a recent Knowledge Transfer Partnership with a major local supported-housing organisation. Our strong links with partners is key to our ability to provide you with relevant work experience placements critical to your professional development and employability. Cardiff School of Health Sciences Pre-induction Information Page 7 of 19

8 3. PROGRAMME INFORMATION The programme in Human Nutrition and Dietetics which you will be joining has always been considered to be of a very high quality. This programme has received 100% overall student satisfaction for the last two years. In 2014 the course was accredited by the British Dietetic Association and approved by the Health and Care Professions Council. Graduates in Dietetics who wish to become Registered Dietitians (which is a requirement for practice within the NHS) must have police clearance to demonstrate there is no criminal record in their name. Such a record can make the candidate ineligible for registration. Prospective students will need to obtain an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before enrolling on the course. The Health and Care Professions Council requires all prospective registrants to declare any health conditions that might impair their ability to practise. Prospective students will need to undergo occupational health screening which is organised by Cardiff Metropolitan University prior to entering the programme. This allows the University to be aware of any issues and make recommendations for action and reasonable adjustments where necessary. The screening also determines that you have adequate immunity to certain diseases and will organise immunisation, if necessary. General Aim The programme aims to: provide a high quality and professionally appropriate education to enable graduates to use the knowledge and skills acquired to meet the requirements of The Health and Care Professions Council to enable graduates to be eligible to register as dietitians. be evidence based, evaluative and continually striving towards further development. lay the foundations for career-long professional development, reflective practice and lifelong learning to support best professional practice and the maintenance of professional standards. Opportunities for further study Professional development continues after graduation. Specialisation in various aspects of dietetics is by means of postgraduate study. Postgraduate courses leading to Masters qualifications may also be undertaken, including the MSc Advanced Dietetic Practice which Cardiff Metropolitan University offers. 3.1 Programme Structure You have to complete 360 credits (120 at each Level) to achieve the degree award. Single modules are worth 10 credits, and double modules are worth 20 credits. At level four (year 1) many of the modules are shared with other programmes, primarily BSc (Hons) Public Health Nutrition. Practical classes and tutorials are usually programme specific. At level five (year 2) some modules are shared with other programmes and some are taught separately. At level six (year 3), the majority of modules are programme specific. Students undertake three placement periods. These are: 2.5 days in Year 1, in term 2 year 2, term 1 in year 3 and term 2 year 3). All placements are pass/ fail however placement 2 and 3 have assessed elements that are accredited to the final degree. Cardiff School of Health Sciences Pre-induction Information Page 8 of 19

9 These placements will occur in Wales and you will be asked to confirm that you are willing to undertake placements in any part of Wales unless you have special circumstances such as school age children. Additional costs associated with travelling during the placement may be covered by the NHS bursary. In addition if you have to meet accommodation costs in Cardiff as well as at your placement, the lesser of these may be reimbursed from the NHS bursary. All students are expected to demonstrate development in a number of graduate (transferable) skills as well as personal development. Graduate skills development is tracked through the module assessment programme. Personal development is discussed at regular intervals with your personal tutor and goals are agreed and records maintained within the Personal Development Plan (PDP). Students must undertake this process before proceeding to any clinical placement. Commitment to the process is essential. In addition students use a portfolio during each placement period, to provide evidence of development of skills required as a dietitian at the point of qualification and to meet the Health and Care Professions Council Standards of Proficiency. All the records described above contribute vital evidence of your progress on the programme. Cardiff School of Health Sciences Pre-induction Information Page 9 of 19

10 Programme Structure BSc (Hons) Human Nutrition and Dietetics Programme Structure Level 4 - Year 1 Module No Module title Module Value Term STF 4003 Introductory Biochemistry /3 DAN 4007 Public Health Nutrition /3 PHN 4003 Food Studies 10 1 PHN 4004 Nutrition (Macro and Micronutrients) /3 APS 4002 Human Anatomy and Physiology /3 DAN4006 Professional Skills and Studies for Dietitians /3 Level 5 Year 2 Module No Module Title Module Term Value DAN 5010 Health Sociology 10 1 DAN 5012 Health Psychology 10 2 DAN 5013 Communication for Dietitians DAN 5014 Principles of Dietetics 15 1 DAN 5015 Specialist Dietetics 15 2/3* DAN 5016 Research Skills for Dietitians /3* DAN 5017 Nutritional Biochemistry and 10 1 Physiology 1 DAN 5018 Clinical Science for Dietitians 10 2/3* DAN 5019 Public Health Nutrition: Life Cycle DAN 5020 Placement 1:Foundations of Dietetic Practice * term 3 in July Level 6 Year 3 Module No Module Title Module Value 0 6 weeks (May- June) DAN 6022 Placement 2: Developing Dietetic Practice DAN 6023 Current Issues in Nutrition and Dietetics 20 Nov/Dec DAN 6024 Public Health within Populations 10 Nov/Dec DAN 6004 Dissertation 30 Nov/Dec/ May/Jun DAN 6025 Placement 3:Competence in Dietetic Practice 20 Sept-Oct 40 Jan- April Cardiff School of Health Sciences Pre-induction Information Page 10 of 19

11 3.2 How the Programme is Managed All the members of the Nutrition and Dietetics team play a vital role in the management of the programme. The team comprises: Denise Parish Programme Director Hilary Wickett - Year 1 tutor Rhiannon Harris Shirley Hinde Alison Nicholls Katherine Gallimore Amanda Squire Inter-professional lecturer Robert Roderick Placement Administrator Lydia Davies/ Annie Horn - Course administrators Roles fulfilled by the team include the following The Programme Director is responsible for the overall planning and day-to-day running of the degree programmes. Year Tutors have overall responsibility for integrating the programme of one particular year. This includes ensuring that coursework is evenly spread throughout the year, and monitoring the progress of the students in that year. Module Leaders are responsible for their particular module: what is taught, how it is taught and how it is assessed. Each student is allocated a personal tutor who will arrange regular meetings. These provide an opportunity to discuss the Personal Development Plan (PDP) and any other issues, both academic and non-academic which you wish to raise. 3.3 Student Consultations The views of the students are very important in the operation and monitoring of the programme. To enable the teaching team to obtain these views, each year group is represented by student members of the cohort. They liaise with the Year Tutors, act as spokespersons for the group, and may also be asked to provide the group with information from members of staff. They are also members of the Programme Committee which meets three times a year, and which is responsible for the academic issues relating to the programme. Student representatives are asked to give a report from their year group at the meeting. Further information from students about the operation of the programme is collected by means of questionnaires issued at the end of each module. These are summarised by the Year Tutor and form part of the academic programme report. Any actions which are required as a result of the consultations are implemented and also monitored through this system. There is also a Staff-Student Liaison Committee within the School that provides a forum for more general issues to be discussed. Each Department within the School is represented by a member of academic staff and student representatives. Cardiff School of Health Sciences Pre-induction Information Page 11 of 19

12 3.4 How the Teaching Team Will Help You to Learn A wide variety of teaching and learning strategies are used in the programme. These include lectures, practical work, tutorials, workshops, seminars and team learning, as well as independent learning. There are timetabled sessions, usually on each day of the week (Monday to Friday). In addition there is time during the day for independent learning, within the Learning Centre, some of this supported by the Cardiff Metropolitan Virtual Learning Environment (Moodle). Lectures convey information to students, and are interactive. Practical work complements and extends theoretical aspects and develops skills. Results from practicals are used in problem solving as part of the learning process. Minimum attendance of practical classes is required (depending on the module), and additional work will be set if this is not achieved, in order to pass the relevant module. Small group work occurs in tutorials which expand and consolidate course material. Seminars are opportunities for student centred learning and provide the students with a forum to practise team work and communication skills. Workshops, case studies and team projects provide further experience of reflective thinking and critical evaluation. Students are expected to sign in for tutorials and small group sessions to record attendance. Full attendance is expected. Throughout all of these teaching and learning processes, students are supported by the subject tutors, and the Library and Learning Centre resources. The Library provides access to a large range of learning technology, which offers students the opportunity to use many on-line data sources. An interactive Study Skills support package is available. There are also specialist computer laboratories, which allow students access to the latest computer packages and the Internet. Bookable study rooms are available for group work. 3.5 Methods of Assessment Each module you undertake is assessed. Anonymised marking applies to all coursework and examinations except in those cases where individual pieces of work have been completed on specific topics, where anonymity would be impossible (e.g. project work). This means that your name is not visible to the marker, and only your student number is used. This enhances Equal Opportunity which is a key element of Cardiff Metropolitan teaching policies. The nature of the assessment will vary according to the subject, and the aims and objectives of the module. A wide variety of methods are used to assess students. These include: essays problem solving practical reports computer based exercises case studies oral presentations critical assessment of published work preparation of teaching packages objective structured clinical examination reflection portfolio preparation of a scientific poster investigative reports research dissertation. Cardiff School of Health Sciences Pre-induction Information Page 12 of 19

13 Some of the exercises may be assessed individually, others may be awarded marks for a group or team effort. Details of the assessment schedule (when assessments are to be handed in) and Assessment Regulations will be given to you in the Student Handbook and subsequently at the beginning of each year of the programme. Additional information relating to assessment will be provided in the module handbooks provided at the commencement of each module. 3.6 Codes of Conduct Pertaining to the Programme - What is Expected of You As the degree programme leads to professional qualifications, you will be expected to abide by the Health and Care Professional Council (HCPC) student code of conduct available at: A good record of attendance at lectures is expected, with attendance at professional studies lectures a course requirement. Appropriate standards of behaviour, including professionalism in your own behaviour and sensitivity to others are expected from the students. This pertains to recognising responsibility for your own actions and respecting the rights of others. An awareness of these will be developed through the Personal Development Plan (PDP). Students are expected to comply with all of the General Regulations of the University, together with those specifically related to safety in laboratories and kitchens. In addition, all members of the University are expected to comply with the policies on Equal Opportunities and Harassment. 3.7 Programme Related Expenses Any compulsory programme related expenses will be covered by your tuition fees and the equipment will be made available to you on the start of the programme. The list of items required for the programme are: a) Protective Clothing b) Books You will require the following: ONE food grade white coat to wear for practical classes in Public Health Nutrition (not needed until later in Autumn Term) - approx. cost 15. Protective head gear is provided at no cost. If you try to attend a practical class in the kitchen without a white coat, you will be turned away and deemed to be absent. Ear-rings, watches, necklaces, nail varnish and rings (other than plain wedding rings) must be removed in food production area, other hygiene regulations will be given at the start of the food practical programme. There is no need to purchase books before the course. You will be given details of which text books you may want to purchase as part of the induction programme. Cardiff School of Health Sciences Pre-induction Information Page 13 of 19

14 c) Photocopying and printing. Lecture notes are provided electronically and if you require printed copies you will need to provide these at your own cost. There is a Print Studio on site at Llandaff, which carries out copying on request, at a reasonable charge. The student ID card acts as a charge card and can be topped up with credit at machines across the Campus. d) Professional Body Membership Students may join the British Dietetic Association or Nutrition Society as student members, at reduced cost. Details are provided when you enrol on the programme. e) Travel between Campuses All of the teaching is carried out on the Llandaff Campus. The Cardiff Met bus service provides low cost transport between campuses, as well as from Halls of Residence. Cardiff School of Health Sciences Pre-induction Information Page 14 of 19

15 4. INDUCTION PROGRAMME Induction week is a vital part of the programme and you will be expected to attend all the timetabled sessions. The week gives you the opportunity to start to settle into University life as quickly as possible. You will have the opportunity to get to know other members of the group as well as staff. You will meet your personal tutor and students from other years of the programme. Most importantly, you will receive information about the programme, how it operates, our expectations of you and how we can help you to fulfil your goals. It is a very important part of your first term at University. The Academic year dates for 2015/16 are as follows:- Induction Monday 21 st September 2015 Saturday 26 th September 2015 Please be aware that you will need to keep Saturday 26 th September free to attend an occupational health appointment. Full compliance with occupational health appointments are a course requirement. Autumn Term Monday 28 th September 2015 Friday 12 th December 2015 Please note that there is no reading week in this programme. Please ensure that you are available to attend the hospital visits in year 1 of the programme. This is an essential part of the programme that cannot be reorganised. Plus week beginning 11 th January Assessment Week Spring Term Teaching starts Monday 18 th January 2016 Friday 19 th March 2016 Please note that you will be required to attend one examination during week the first week of term Summer Term Monday 11 th April 2016 Friday 7 th June ONLINE ENROLMENT Enrolment is an important process which confirms your status as a Cardiff Met Student. You can complete the online self-enrolment process from any computer through our Self Service system. Please note that in order to self enrol your status must be Unconditional Firm (UF) together with your Enhanced DBS Disclosure received and cleared and Occupational Health Questionnaire returned. Please begin your enrolment process by going to step-by-step guidance is provided. This process is essential in that it will allow you access to your student loan (if applied for), payment of fees, programme information systems and importantly enable you to obtain your Student ID Card. A scheduled time for collection of your ID card will be given to you during your Induction: Meet Your Tutor session. Cardiff School of Health Sciences Pre-induction Information Page 15 of 19

16 B S c ( H o n s ) H u m a n N u t r i t i o n a n d D i e t e t i c s ( B ) I n d u c t i o n I n f o r m a t i o n /6 S e s s i o n

17 CARDIFF METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY CARDIFF SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCE BSc (Hons) Human Nutrition and Dietetics Induction Programme (Year 1) 2015/16 All events take place at Llandaff Campus (except event marked*) Monday 21 st September 2015 Time Event Lecturer/Speaker Venue Cardiff Met Welcome Event includes essential information about enrolment* Vice Chancellor and Student Union All day Cardiff Met Freshers Fayre* Student Union Tuesday 22 nd September Meet your tutor: Welcome to the course Introductory session part School Induction including welcome from Head of School, Head of Department, student services, library and sports talk Denise Parish (Please can you meet in the foyer of front reception at Llandaff and you will be escorted to the room.) Prof Adrian Peters Head of Department Wednesday 23 rd September Introductory session part 2 Denise Parish TBC Lunch Break IPE Session Dr Amanda Squire TBC Thursday 24 th September Nutrition resources for students Shirley Hinde TBC Meet the centre team over juice and welsh cakes Hilary, Alison, Ruth, Katherine, Amanda, Shirley, Rhiannon, Denise and Robert Meet your personal tutor Katherine Gallimore Shirley Hinde Rhiannon Harris Denise Parish Alison Nicholls Hilary Wickett Rough Guide to Year 1 Year 3 students TBC National Indoor Arena, Cardiff Met Cyncoed Campus TBC A0.31 D1:25 Kitchen Lunch break Campus orientation Denise Parish Meet outside refectory to receive instructions Dietitians in Practice Denise Parish and Rhiannon TBC Harris ID card production Academic Registry (+Denise Learning Centre Friday 25 th September 2015 Free day. Enjoy Cardiff Parish) Saturday 26 th September 2015 Keep free all day as will be required to undertake Occupational Health Screening- Venue TBC TBC

18 CARDIFF SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES 2015 INTAKE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH REQUIREMENTS Occupational health screening is a programme requirement for BSc Human Nutrition & Dietetics. The deadline for the return of your completed Occupational Health Questionnaire (OHQ) is 31 st July The address for return is to be found on the questionnaire form, Our occupational health provider is FULCRUM REPORTING LIMITED. [email protected] The Occupational Health Screening / Vaccination venue will be: Danescourt Surgery, 4 Rachel Close, Danescourt, Cardiff CF5 2SH During Induction week you will be required to attend your occupational health screening appointment*. Details of the time of your appointment will be provided during Week One Welcome. Subsequent occupational health appointments will be scheduled during the academic year in order for you to meet DoH / programme vaccination requirements. Completion of the screening process is compulsory for the BSc (Hons) Human Nutrition & Dietetics programme. Completion of the vaccination programme is not compulsory but some placement providers require a full vaccination profile and therefore those students without this profile will be excluded from these particular placement venues. The information within the occupational health questionnaire and your medical file is not disclosed to staff within the University. Only with an INDIVIDUAL S WRITTEN CONSENT can any medical information be made available to the University. Occupational Health Vaccination Requirements: (please ensure you submit evidence of vaccinations you have already undertaken, all other vaccinations from this list will be arranged through our occupational health provider) 2 MMR vaccinations, given approximately 6 weeks apart. Hepatitis B. 3 vaccinations and a blood test. The 2 nd vaccination is given 4 weeks after the 1 st, the 3 rd is given 6 months after the 1 st and the blood test is carried out 6 weeks after the last vaccination. BCG - (vaccination against tuberculosis). You may have had this as a child - you will have a scar on your arm. If you haven t had your BCG, you will need to attend a BCG clinic for a skin test and then the vaccination. The Occ. Health provider will give you details of this. BCG appointments are time critical so you must attend both. Varicella (chickenpox) - if you haven t had chickenpox, the Occ Health provider will need to perform a blood test to check for immunity and, if necessary, follow this up with 2 vaccinations. Please Note: as referred to in the occupational health questionnaire leaflet, the University reserves the right to recover any additional costs incurred from students who: wish to remain on the programme but who fail to comply with the initial screening programme set up for their admission. Cardiff School of Health Sciences Pre-induction Information Page 18 of 19

19 attend their occupational health screening appointment without submitting (or in exceptional late entry situations, not taking with them) the completed OHQ. do not attend the initial occupational health screening appointment, or subsequent scheduled blood test/ vaccination appointments, The current rate for Did Not Attend (DNA) charges by our occupational health provider is: Occupational health screening MMR vaccination appointment Hep B vaccination / blood test appointment Mantoux specialised clinic appointments Varicella vaccination / blood test appointment IF YOU ATTEND ALL SCHEDULED APPOINTMENTS THERE IS NO FEE PAYABLE BY STUDENTS. WE WOULD ENCOURAGE ALL STUDENTS TO PRIORITISE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH APPOINTMENTS. If you are unable to make a scheduled appointment due to exceptional circumstances, you must Fulcrum Reporting giving a minimum of two working days notice or the non attendance fee will be charged. Fulcrum Reporting will need two working days to process your new appointment. Please provide Fulcrum Reporting with information that may impact on your availability for occupational health appointments i.e. part time student; child care commitments on certain days; travelling in excess of 50 miles round trip to attend appointments etc. PLEASE ENSURE YOU ARE REGULARLY CHECKING YOUR ACCOUNT AS THIS IS THE PREFERRED METHOD OF COMMUNICATION. Fulcrum Reporting will contact you via your PERSONAL ACCOUNT, however you can submit a request to Fulcrum to change this to your Cardiff Met account when you have enrolled and your student account has been set up. Your Cardiff School of Health Sciences contact for occupational health queries is: Kath John [email protected] * If you attend your screening appointment without submitting your completed OHQ, the appointment will be stopped and classed as a Did Not Attend and you will be charged a DNA fee. Please note; there may be a delay of several weeks to re-schedule another screening appointment. Cardiff School of Health Sciences Pre-induction Information Page 19 of 19