Question 1

What is the minimum numbers of weeks for a placement?

Accepted Answer

Placement must be a minimum of four consecutive weeks.

Question 2

Can the learner split the weeks? For example: 2 weeks, take a week off, and then complete the rest of placement.

Accepted Answer

Only during Christmas Holidays or CARMS.

Question 3

Does the learner have to pay for their accommodations and if so will ERMEP reimburse the learner?

Accepted Answer

The place of accommodations invoices ERMEP directly.  If the learner stays in a hotel setting, or a place not previously set up by ERMEP the learner may have to pay up front and ERMEP will reimburse the learner according to the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care Guidelines.

Question 4

If a learner goes ahead and makes their own placement arrangements will ERMEP award the preceptor their stipend, pay the place of accommodations, and pay the learners' mileage?

Accepted Answer

Please note:  we ask that learners do not organize their own placement. The learner is to follow proper protocol. This is considered as unprofessional and will be reported to their university.

Question 5

Can the learner ask for a specific community?

Accepted Answer

Yes, ERMEP will work to put learners in their preferred communities. We cannot guarantee they will be placed in that community.  It all depends on the availability of the preceptor[s].

Question 6

How does the reimbursement of mileage work?

Accepted Answer

When a privately owned vehicle is used for transportation to and from the placement, learners are compensated $50/week.

Question 7

Is there a list of communities on the website?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there is a list of communities to choose from.

Question 8

How long does it take to have a learner placed?

Accepted Answer

The length of time it takes to place the learner varies.  It depends on the time of year, [for example holiday times], which community the learner would like to be placed in, and what specialty the learner chooses. [for example, FM, OBS, ER, etc]. ERMEP works to have the learner placed two to three months prior to their placement starting date.

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