Vancouver Beijing College of Chinese Medicine
COVID-19 Safety Plan for Safe Campus Operations
This plan is designed to support safe levels of in-person teaching, learning, administrative and support services at Vancouver Beijing College of Chinese Medicine (VBCCM) while COVID-19 presents a risk to our community. The plan follows Go-Forward Guidelines for the post-secondary sector, WorkSafe BC Guidelines, Provincial Health Officer recommendations and other health and safety frameworks.
The protocols in this plan do not replace existing health and safety policies and procedures at the College, but instead work in tandem with them to keep our community safe.
This plan will be updated regularly to reflect changes in response to new information, updated procedures, or guidance from the Provincial Health Officer, WorkSafe BC or the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Training.
The protocols in this plan do not replace existing health and safety policies and procedures at the College, but instead work in tandem with them to keep our community safe.
This plan will be updated regularly to reflect changes in response to new information, updated procedures, or guidance from the Provincial Health Officer, WorkSafe BC or the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Training.
International Student Safe Travel, Arrival and Quarantine Guide
Vancouver Beijing College of Chinese Medicine’s first priority is the health and safety of our students. We are also obligated to follow the regulations and recommendations of various authorities, including the Government of Canada, and the Provincial Government and City public health authorities. The Government of Canada has put in place an emergency order
under the Quarantine Act. It applies to all travelers arriving in Canada. Its purpose is to slow the spread of COVID-19 in Canada. Failure to comply with this order is an offence under the Quarantine Act.
When you arrive at the border, you will need to explain to the Canadian Border Services Agency officers why your trip is essential at this time. You also need to have an adequate plan to quarantine for two weeks. An adequate plan includes a plan to get from the airport to your self isolation location with no stops, a location where you can safely self-isolate in accordance with Public Health guidelines, and plans for how you will access food and any other necessities required during your self-isolation. Failure to meet these requirements may result in being denied entry to Canada, or having to carry out quarantine in a government-approved facility.
Currently, only international students whose study permits were approved on or before March 18, 2020 are approved to travel to Canada. No other international students are approved to travel to Canada at this time. Additionally, IRCC states that travelers to Canada should be travelling for an essential (non- discretionary) purpose.
Please be sure to review the information in this guide prior to your arrival making your own self-isolation arrangements.
This guide has been prepared to assist any new and returning international students who are currently outside of Canada, and plan to travel to Canada to return to studies. As of March 25, 2020, the government of Canada has made it mandatory that anyone entering Canada self quarantine under the Quarantine Act. Any student arriving from outside of Canada must self isolate and monitor themselves for symptoms of Covid-19 for 14 days upon their arrival and complete/register a self-isolation plan.
under the Quarantine Act. It applies to all travelers arriving in Canada. Its purpose is to slow the spread of COVID-19 in Canada. Failure to comply with this order is an offence under the Quarantine Act.
When you arrive at the border, you will need to explain to the Canadian Border Services Agency officers why your trip is essential at this time. You also need to have an adequate plan to quarantine for two weeks. An adequate plan includes a plan to get from the airport to your self isolation location with no stops, a location where you can safely self-isolate in accordance with Public Health guidelines, and plans for how you will access food and any other necessities required during your self-isolation. Failure to meet these requirements may result in being denied entry to Canada, or having to carry out quarantine in a government-approved facility.
Currently, only international students whose study permits were approved on or before March 18, 2020 are approved to travel to Canada. No other international students are approved to travel to Canada at this time. Additionally, IRCC states that travelers to Canada should be travelling for an essential (non- discretionary) purpose.
Please be sure to review the information in this guide prior to your arrival making your own self-isolation arrangements.
This guide has been prepared to assist any new and returning international students who are currently outside of Canada, and plan to travel to Canada to return to studies. As of March 25, 2020, the government of Canada has made it mandatory that anyone entering Canada self quarantine under the Quarantine Act. Any student arriving from outside of Canada must self isolate and monitor themselves for symptoms of Covid-19 for 14 days upon their arrival and complete/register a self-isolation plan.
Other Documents
| vbccm protocol in case of cluster or outbreak of covid 19 on campus.pdf |
| vbccm self isolation plan international student v2.pdf |
| vbccm communicable disease safety plan_v2.pdf |
| vbccm covid19 safety plan revised version.pdf |
| vbccm mask policy.pdf |
