S.L. 327.557 Art. 6Impairment of suitability to practise.

(1) For the purposes of these regulations, notwithstanding the subjectivity of the matter with respect to the given Student, the given regulated profession and the circumstance of each and every case, the following shall be considered an indicative list of occurrences which may be deemed to impair a student’s suitability to practise in terms of these regulations:

(a) violent, aggressive or threatening behaviour, whether physical, verbal or otherwise;

(b) behavioural difficulties or attitudinal problems;

(c) alcohol, drugs or substance abuse or misuse;

(d) any criminal conviction (whether in relation to a crime or contravention, as defined in the Criminal Code) not disclosed at the time of application and entry to the course, or gained whilst enrolled on the course;

(e) any criminal proceedings to which the student is subjected in relation to an alleged offence (whether a crime or contravention, as defined in the Criminal

Code) that can possibly curtail suitability to practise in the course chosen;

(f) allegations of inappropriate behaviour which would not be acceptable for a qualified Professional, including, but not limited to, inappropriate clinical and technical skills, failure to abide with a supervisor’s direction that may lead to harm of a third party (a supervisor includes a Faculty appointed staff who is responsible for a student’s practice), inappropriate sexual behaviour, oppressive remarks, bullying or harassment, or inappropriate handling of confidential issues;

(g) dishonesty or untrustworthiness including, but not limited to, forgery and falsification particularly of documents or signatures, misrepresentation of qualifications or professional experience, theft, or the making of false claims of any kind;

(h) serious difficulties in managing the lawful demands made of the student by University employees or officials;

(i) unexplained absence or sickness records which would threaten employment if a student were in work;

(j) failure to uphold high standards of professionalism in communications, including inappropriate use of forms of e-communication, and including, but not limited to, social networking sites.

(k) Students are obliged to divulge information about any physical or mental health problem that could affect the safety of clients/patients at placement settings.

(2) Notwithstanding that provided in sub-regulation (1), any occurrence of the type referred to in sub-regulation (1) shall only be deemed to impair a student’s suitability to practise in terms of these regulations if, in the opinion of the University, it is likely to:

(a) pose a risk to the student’s own health, safety and wellbeing and, or that of others;

(b) adversely affect a relevant placement or work-based setting;

(c) adversely affect the proper operation of the profession; or

(d) undermine the profession or the University or bring the profession or the University into disrepute.

(3) Notwithstanding that provided in sub-regulation (1), there may arise other occurrences not included in sub-regulation (1) which may, in the opinion of the University, impair a student’s suitability to practise in terms of these regulations.