Adelaide

COVID-19 updates and resources for Adelaide students

We understand that these ongoing changes are difficult to manage, however, the College will continue to align with all National and State Government directives in order to support the health and safety of the community. As we continue to adapt and plan together, we ask that all communication/interaction with staff remains respectful and in line with the Student Code of Conduct.

Thank you for your adaptability and resilience during this time!

Latest updates

Updated: Tuesday 27 July

Adelaide Campus to open with face masks mandatory in clinic and when unable to maintain physical distancing

Based on the recent State Government announcements, the level 5 restrictions in South Australia will lift as of 12.01am Wednesday 28 July 2021. As such, the Adelaide Campus will reopen. Face masks will be mandatory in a clinical setting and across the College where social distancing is not able to be adhered to.

Refer to the latest SA State Government updates for more information.

• All Clinics for Naturopathy and Nutrition will be conducted on campus
• VET / Acupuncture and Myotherapy classes will be conducted on campus
• Refer to the subject outline for makeup clinic and class instructions
• There will be no changes to examinations and quizzes that are running via Respondus examination proctoring
• There will be no changes to theory classes that are running fully online or live streaming

COVID-19 Campus and Clinic Protocols in place:

• Face masks are mandatory on campus for clinic students, clinic staff, clients or anyone who enters the clinic environment
• For practical classes, face masks will remain mandatory on campus when the 1.5 metre distancing is not practical to do so and in high-risk settings
• Maximum capacity (4m2) will continue to be mandated across the campus as well as physical distancing (1.5 metres)
• Electronic check-in will be implemented for all visitors or students who are utilising our campus facilities with further details to follow
• Disinfecting protocols for all high touch areas
• Continuing with current COVID-19 library processes with 72hr quarantine for all loan books
• Use of Perspex Guards and floor distancing stickers
• Good hand hygiene and utilising provided hand sanitiser regularly
• Students and clients must not attend campus if presenting with cold or flu-like symptoms,
• Clients will continue to be monitored by the current COIVID-19 greeting process (such as temperature checks)
• Lecturers and Clinic Supervisors to continue to ask the ‘start of session’ questions for every session to decrease the chances of students remaining on campus when presenting with cold or flu-like symptoms

Updated: Tuesday 20 July

Adelaide Campus to close

Based on the Adelaide State Government directive, the state has entered level 5 restrictions. This means is that there will be a lockdown in South Australia from 6.00pm 20 July 2021 until 27 July 2021. The campus will be closed during this time and we will provide details on the re-opening date subject to government direction.