Student Placements

Looking for a meaningful student placement experience? ErinoakKids offers a range of opportunities to help you learn, grow, and make a difference. 

Types of Student Placements: 

Speech-Language Pathologist and Communication Disorder Assistant in a variety of programs: 

• Assistive Devices Resource Services 
• Preschool Speech and Language
• School Based Rehabilitation Services (SBRS)

Occupational Therapy and Occupational Therapy Assistant in a variety of programs:

• Physiotherapy
• School Based Rehabilitation Services (SBRS)

Physiotherapy and Physiotherapy Assistant in a variety of programs:

• Occupational Therapy
• School Based Rehabilitation Services (SBRS)
• Assistive Devices Resource Services

Early Childhood Resources:

• Early Childhood Resource Services

Social Work:

• Social Work

*Social Work Placements: Must be enrolled in a Master of Social Work program (MSW) and completing a final year or advanced standing placement.

Audiology:

• Audiology

*Audiology Placements: Must be enrolled in final year of Masters program and have demonstrated interest in pediatric Audiology. Please note, we do not currently offer full year Au.D placements. 

Nursing:

• Nursing

*Nursing Placements: We are currently only accepting students from Toronto Metropolitan University for placements.

Autism Services:

• Autism Services

Recreation Therapy:

• Recreation Therapy

Eligibility: 

Students must be enrolled in their chosen discipline’s program at an established degree or diploma granting post-secondary educational intuition and should demonstrate an interest in pediatric care. 

ErinoakKids does offer opportunities for interprofessional experiences/ observations for student placements , which can be further discussed with the Clinical Practice Leaders (CPLs) or Senor Behaviour Analysts (SBA).

High School Students:
Unfortunately, we do not offer student placement opportunities or job-shadowing opportunities to high school students. However, we do welcome volunteers! If you are a high school student (ages 16+) looking for volunteer opportunities, please visit our volunteer page to learn more:

Volunteering at ErinoakKids
*Please note that acceptance/ availability of student placements depends on the capacity of the program at the time of application. 

Contact Information: 

If you are interested in a placement, please have your Field Work Placement Coordinator from your program, reach out to our Clinical Practice Leaders (CPLs) or Senior Behaviour Analysts (SBAs) directly for student placements.

For general questions regarding student placements please contact placements@erinoakkids.ca