## [Clinical Practice Placement Unit](/undergraduate/clinical-practice-placement-unit)
# Introduction to the Clinical Practice Placement Unit (CPPU)
CPPU is the direct link between UBC and Practice PartnersThe Clinical Practice Placement Unit (CPPU) is the clinical practice placements coordination team, and we serve as the direct link between the Health Authorities, external practice partners and the UBC School of Nursing (which includes you, the student). Clinical placements are provincially regulated across all nursing programs, and given how healthcare is highly regulated, it can be quite complex to navigate.
One of CPPU’s primary goals is therefore to ensure a coordinated, streamlined, and organized practice experience. We also hope to maintain transparent and equitable processes in alignment with the overall Ministry of Health (MOH) goals to support student practice experiences.
CPPU works collaboratively along with external partners, health care organizations, faculty and other schools of nursing to negotiate and secure placements. We coordinate practice placements, guide in the completion and storage of practice prerequisites, and facilitate systems accesses. CPPU is also responsible for Nursing Practice Educator recruitment, onboarding and support.
### CPPU Responsibilities and Collaborations Diagram
You can view the different roles, responsibilities, and collaborations of CPPU via this diagram:
[cppu-responsibilities-diagram-v14.pdf](/sites/default/files/2025-05/cppu-responsibilities-diagram-v14_0.pdf) (1.05 MB)
### [Undergraduate Placements](/undergraduate/clinical-practice-placement-unit/undergraduate-placements)
### [Graduate Placements](/graduate/clinical-practice-placement-unit/graduate-placements)
### [Nursing Practice Educators](/graduate/clinical-practice-placement-unit/nursing-practice-educators-npe)
## Practice-Related Systems
- [Canvas](https://canvas.ubc.ca/)
- [Workday Student](https://workday.students.ubc.ca/)
- [Pebblepad](https://app.pebblepad.ca/login/)
- [PHSA Learning Hub](https://learninghub.phsa.ca)
- Health Sciences Placement Network ([HSPnet](https://hspcanada.net/))
- Student Practice Education Core Orientation ([SPECO](http://www.phsa.ca/student-practice-education-site/Documents/SPECO%20Checklist.pdf))
## Quick Reference to Student Resources
If you have questions or encountered an issue pertaining to the program, follow the reference table below to see who you should contact. For a more detailed table, please see [BSN Lines of Communication](https://nursing.ubc.ca/sites/default/files/documents/policies/BSN_Lines_of_Communication_04_2024.pdf).
### Quick Reference Table
**If you have questions about...**Please contact...- Admission
- BSN Program Entry Requirements
- Criminal record check review
**Student Services team** at - BSN Program Curriculum
- Scheduling
- General questions about the program
**Student Services team** at - Graduate Program
**CPPU team** at - Nursing Practice Educator support
**CPPU team** at - SPECO Checklist
- Clinical practice requirements
- Health Authority requirements
- Any other placement related questions (e.g., system accesses)
**CPPU team** at - Absences
- Illness
- Extensions
**Theory Lecturer, Practice Course Leader (PCL) and/or Nursing Practice Educator (NPE)**- Support or guidance on your studies or program progression
- Academic concerns
- Career questions
**BSN Career and Academic Advisor** at
[Download a PDF](/sites/default/files/2026-09/bsn-practice-prep-journey-may_cppu_nc_art-by-melika-soltani_aug-2026.pdf "bsn-practice-prep-journey-may_cppu_nc_art-by-melika-soltani_aug-2026.pdf")