COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus)

UPDATE – December 8, 2021: Rapid Testing and Online Learner Exemption for Winter and Spring 2022

Further to our announcement on December 2 about the institution’s vaccination program for Winter and Spring 2022 Terms (January 1 to June 30, 2022), we are pleased to share the following information: 

• Negative COVID-19 rapid test submission process:  
  • For current and returning students, as well as current employees, who are not fully vaccinated (or who choose not to disclose their vaccination status to RDP).  
  • These individuals are required to submit rapid test results (paid for by the individual). 
• Online learner exemption application process:  
  • For online learners who attest that they will participate 100 per cent online and will not engage in any face-to-face environment at any of RDP’s campuses, learning centres or other non-RDP facilities. 
    • This includes any in-person contact for the purposes of assessment for admission, assessment of learning outcomes, research, work-integrated learning, practicum/clinical placements or otherwise. 

Please note that for the remainder of Fall 2021 Term, current protocols and processes with the vaccination program will continue. This includes that all individuals who are not fully vaccinated can continue to complete approved rapid tests within 72 hours before arrival at our campuses or learning centres.  

Reminder: Verifying Vaccination Records  

Red Deer Polytechnic is implementing digital vaccination verification for all students and employees in Winter and Spring 2022 Terms using the SAFE RDC app. All employees and students are required to upload their vaccine documents in December. 

Learn more about vaccination verification timelines and other details.  

Read previous COVID-19 Updates here.