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UQ-Ochsner Orientation and Onboarding

This section contains complete details for UQ-Ochsner students transitioning to Year 3 at the Ochsner Clinical School. 

NOTE: Students may experience difficulties accessing some of the websites needed to complete orientation and onboarding requirements, whilst still in Australia or outside the U.S. For many complex reasons, some sites are not always accessible everywhere in Australia. The sites are accessible on campus at St. Lucia and Herston, and anywhere in the CBD of Brisbane. Please also try using different internet browsers. 

View the Ochsner Year 2 to Year 3 transition checklist.

View the OMSA NOLA Guide.

Preparing for Year 3 at Ochsner Clinical School 2024

  1. 2024 Orientation dates
  2. Ochsner email accounts
  3. Health insurance information
  4. Orientation documents
  5. Immunizations and health screenings
  1. BLS Certification
  2. Learning modules
  3. Blackboard
  4. Student parking
  5. UQ-Ochsner annual requirements

7. Learning modules

In preparation for beginning clinical placements at Ochsner there are two groups of learning modules that have been developed to assist students in this phase of medical education.  The OCS Administration has implemented this process electronically for students to complete these requirements at their own pace and convenience prior to attending orientation.  

  • Ochsner Learning Network (OLN) Modules - this curriculum is designed to provide an overview of Ochsner-specific policies, procedures and guidelines as they apply to students and employees at Ochsner Health.
  • Epic Modules-Medical Student Training - Epic is the Electronic Medical Record System used throughout Ochsner System.  Medical students must complete the Medical Student Training Modules in order to access Epic.

Once you have completed the MyPassword enrollment, and successfully logged in your Ochsner email, these modules can be accessed via the Ochsner Learning Network (OLN). 

Students should allow ample time to complete the modules as it will take several hours. All modules must be completed by Wednesday, 3rd January 2024.

In compliance with the Joint Commission and Regulatory Standards, students are required to complete the above learning modules prior to beginning clinical placements.  If these modules have not been completed, students will NOT be allowed to begin the clinical placement and therefore, will be considered an unexcused absence.

Caring Communication Training

Caring Communication Training is used throughout the Ochsner Health System and is required as part of onboarding to the Ochsner Clinical School. The Caring Communication Training recording is located on the MD Ochsner 2024 Blackboard site under the section Introductory Week Timetables, located on the left-side menu. You may review this at your leisure; however, it must be completely viewed no later than close of business, Friday, 12th January 2024. Compliance tracking will be captured through Blackboard Analytics.