Fitness to Study. A student is deemed ‘fit to study’ if they are progressively developing the necessary skills, knowledge, behaviour and character and maintaining the necessary personal health and well-being to allow them to complete their chosen programme safely and effectively. Fitness to study is more than the ability of a student to pass examinations and progress academically, clinically and professionally in terms of their chosen programme of training. It includes also a student’s fitness to participate and to function effectively in University life. This means being able to function independently, competently and safely within the academic, residential, community, clinical and professional contexts of their programme of training, including placements, and not causing undue disruption to the learning, working or living experience of others. This Fitness to Study regulation sits under the umbrella of the RCSI Codes of Conduct and should be viewed in conjunction with all other student policies and procedures. Fitness to Study regulations are needed to ensure that, in addition to having achieved the required academic and clinical standard to undertake a programme that permits graduates to practice in a profession, students also:
i. Have the capacity to develop and demonstrate the core competencies of their programme of study;
ii. Conduct and behave themselves so as not to harm their patients/clients or put their patients/clients at risk;
iii. Conduct and behave themselves so as not to harm their fellow students or RCSI staff or put fellow students or RCSI staff at risk;
iv. Conduct and behave themselves in a manner likely not to harm the reputation of their profession;
v. Be free from any health problems that would prevent them from being able to pursue their studies safely and practice their profession competently
Fitness to Study. Where there is cause for concern that a student is not fit to study due to disability or ill health, then the Fitness to Study procedure will be implemented which may result in a refusal of a place or continuing study.
Fitness to Study. 12.1 We are committed to an ethos of equality and inclusivity and aim to promote positive mental health and well-being. We encourage all students to ask us for support as soon as possible when it is needed so that we can help you realise your full potential and complete your studies.
Fitness to Study. 13.1 We are committed to an ethos of equality and inclusivity and aim to promote positive mental health and well- being. We encourage all students to ask us for support as soon as possible when it is needed so that we can help you realise your full potential and complete your studies.
13.2 Occasionally a student’s physical or mental health condition may impact upon their own, or others’, ability to fulfil their potential; alternatively a student’s behaviour may give cause for concern but the Student Disciplinary Procedures may not be the most appropriate route of resolution. The Fitness to Study Policy outlines the action that we will take in such instances to ensure that issues can be dealt with in a clear and transparent fashion. The policy is available in full from the Latest Policies webpage and on the VLE for enrolled students under Policies for Students.
Fitness to Study. I have read and understood the Fitness to Study Policy, which is at Annex [A] to this Agreement. By signing this Agreement, I confirm that I accept, and will comply with the terms of this policy at all times.
Fitness to Study. Stage 1 This is a meeting, with teaching staff who know you such as your programme leader. At this meeting, any concerns will be outlined, and you will be offered the chance to discuss any underlying support needs that you may have and how these may be put in place.
Fitness to Study. Stage 2 The second stage meeting will occur should concerns about your welfare escalate, this meeting will normally be chaired by the Deputy Principal as Fitness to Study Advisor (FSA), or another nominee such as the Head of Higher Education.
Fitness to Study. Stage 3 Outcomes We will write to you if you are suspended. You will be able to return to your studies if we agree that you are subsequently fit to study for which you will need to provide medical evidence. The Assistant Principal Student Experience & Progression or their nominated representative will consider this and decide if you are fit to study. We may only allow you to return if you agree to a return to study plan or if you attend regular review meetings. If you are withdrawn from your course, you can appeal.
Fitness to Study. Stage 3 You will normally be invited to the case conference, but we may make a decision without your agreement. The conference will review the next steps, such as additional support, and may decide to suspend you or recommend that you are withdrawn from your course. We will write to you about the outcome within five working days of the case conference being held.
Fitness to Study. 3.3.1 As outlined in the College’s Fitness to Study Policy and Procedure, Fitness to study can be defined as your capacity as a student to engage fully with their Programme of Study in order to meet the learning outcomes, with reasonable adjustments made where appropriate and or necessary to facilitate this. Possible concerns related to this policy are listed in 3.1.2. We have three stages of the Fitness to Study process.
