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Student Absences

Sickness Absence Reporting for Students not on Health Courses 

If you are unable to attend University sessions or placement institutions then you should report your absence via ICON: My Student Details (also available in the Student Hub) using the SELF CERTIFICATION tab.

When you are absent you must notify the University via the self certification tab as soon as possible and before 9.00am on the first day of your absence if possible.

ITE students who are absent during a placement day must also contact their placement school and advise them of your absence and the reasons for this. You must contact your placement school before the commencement of the school day and also report your absence via ICON: My Student Details (also available in the Student Hub) using the SELF CERTIFICATION tab.

Absence Requests for Students not on Health Courses

If you are requesting time off from your course eg. for family occasion etc, please:

  • Contact Programme Administration for an Absence Request Form
  • Complete the form
  • Get the form agreed and signed off by your tutor
  • Return the form to Programme Administration 

This needs to be agreed prior to your absence

Absence Reporting for Students on Health courses (see course list below)

This applies to students on the following courses:

  • Diagnostic Radiography
  • Midwifery
  • Nursing Associate
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Paramedic Practice
  • Physiotherapy
  • Registered Nurse
  • Ultrasound

Absence from University sessions:

Please report your absence online via ICON: My Student Details (also available in the Student Hub) using the SELF CERTIFICATION tab.

When you are absent you must notify the University via the self certification tab as soon as possible and before 9.00 am on the first day of your absence if possible.

Absence from Placement:

If on placement at the time of your absence you must contact your placement location directly to inform them of the details and record your absence on your PARE/placement timesheet.

Please also email your personal tutor to inform them of your absence.

The full process and procedure for Health Students to report absences is available here.

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