COVID-19 Safety Resources for Field Placement

Below are resources to promote the health and safety of BU Wheelock students in fieldwork and the populations they serve during COVID-19.

COVID-19 Safety Resources

• Boston University COVID-19 Information
• BU Wheelock Student Safety Clinical Guidelines
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Get the Facts about Coronavirus
• MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education: COVID-19 Information and Resources (Education students only)
• MBTA COVID Related Resource

COVID-19 Field Site Checkpoints

The following checkpoints cover essential COVID-19 policies and procedures in the field. BU Wheelock students should ask their site administrator or site supervisor about the following information.

1. COVID-19 related requirements or screenings it has implemented
2. Documentation that the student may need to complete or sign, including proof of vaccination
3. Protocols in place to follow local, state, and federal guidelines
4. Expectations and procedures related to personal protective equipment (PPE)
5. Policies and procedures to notify the Student if they have been or will be in close contact with individuals known to have or being evaluated for COVID-19
6. Procedures for the Student to notify the site if they are experiencing symptoms of any illness, particularly COVID-19
7. Where appropriate, any procedures in place to assess the site population for COVID-19 signs and symptoms
8. Where appropriate, the most up-to-date information related to COVID-19 guidance from the site’s state health department