2016 c oncentration y ear : direct practice p racticum o rientation spring: block spring/summer:...
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2016 CONCENTRATION YEAR:
DIRECT PRACTICE PRACTICUM ORIENTATION
Spring: BLOCK Spring/Summer: EXTENDED
INTRODUCTIONS
• Dr. Ann Riley, Field Education Coordinator
Pam Sanford, Faculty Field [email protected]
• Levi Heperi, Admin. Field [email protected]
• Michelle Wheat, Field Education Office GA
PROVIDING ANSWERS
Practicum Questions?What will my schedule be like?How many hours are required?
What are the rules for employment-based practicum?Where do I find Practicum forms and materials?
Practicum Application: www.runipt.com
Practicum Worries?What if I cannot find a placement that suits me?What if I have problems in practicum once I begin?What if I have a personal emergency during the semester?Can I start early or end late?
PRACTICUM AND IT’S PURPOSE
Field Education: “Signature pedagogy” in SW education The DP Practicum provides integration of coursework & practice in the field for advanced skill-acquisition. Competency-Based Education: Core competencies and practice tasks explicitly outline a student’s learning needs for their professional SW development.
Student Performance Policyhttp://socialwork.ou.edu/normanforms -- Expectations
FIELD EDUCATION PARTICIPANTS
OU Anne & Henry Zarrow School of Social Work:Field Education CoordinatorField Education Office staff – Adm. Specialist and GALiaison – Regular Faculty, Emeritus or AdjunctPracticum Student
Practicum Site/Agency: Field Instructor (Practicum Instructor) - MSW Field Preceptor (Practicum Preceptor) – non MSW
CY: DIRECT PRACTICE (DP) ENROLLMENT
Two courses: 12 credit hours required SWK 5816 Practicum III (6 hrs) SWK 5826 Practicum IV (6 hrs)
DP Practicum Formats: 1 or 2 semester options BLOCK= Spring semester (Enroll: both
courses)EXTENDED = Spring & Summer semesters
(Enroll: SWK 5816 Spring & SWK 5826 Summer)
CY: DP PRACTICUM SCHEDULESPracticum Hours = 550 total hours required
BLOCK: Spring
36 hours per week x 16 weeks Ex: 36 x 16 = 576 hours but 36 x 15 = 540 only Eek!!
EXTENDED: Spring & Summer 18–21 hours per week x 28 weeks total[16 weeks (Spring) + 12 weeks (Summer) = 28 weeks]Example: 20 x 28 = 560 hours
Check the FIELD PRACTICUM MANUAL for questions:http://socialwork.ou.edu/Websites/socialwork/images/Policies/Field_Education_Manual_2015-2016.pdfTwo sick days are allowed each practicum semester with hours credited according to the student’s scheduleStudents may not stockpile hours or finish early.
PRACTICUM PLACEMENT PROCESS
Three phases: Beginning Fall 2015 1) Planning placement options2) Interviewing at placements 3) Securing your placement
http://socialwork.ou.edu/practicum-calendars
DP Practicum Calendar 2016 Always follow the PRACTICUM CALENDAR!
1) PLANNING PLACEMENT OPTIONS
Attend: Practicum Orientation – Today Complete: IPT Application – Due Oct. 16
IPT: “Intern Placement Tracking” softwareStudent Detail Page, Application + upload Resume
Conduct: Optional Individual Planning Session Meet with Field Coordinator: brainstorm options/issues
Oct. 21 – Oct. 29 ~ 30 min session Sign up today or contact Levi at 325-8569
Field Education office = Room 215
A) APPLYING FOR PRACTICUM: THROUGH IPT!
Log-in ProcessGo to: www.runipt.comLog in: Use default info provided for 1st log-inChange immediately: to OU 4 x 4 and password
Application Materials1) Go to: Student Detail tab, complete basic info + add photo 2) Click on: “Forms” from either place -
a) Top of Student Detail page, “Forms”; or b) Home tab, then “My Forms” on left side options.
3) “View” Application for Field Instruction, complete ALL & electronically sign to submit. [SAVE along the way!]
For additional help visit http://socialwork.ou.edu/tulsa-campus-forms and click on the IPT – Student Tutorial
B) PRACTICUM PLANNING PARTICULARS
Placement locations: What cities and towns? Practice Fields: What types of agencies? What populations?
Site Requirements: What is needed of agencies?
FYI: You can now “search” agencies in IPT: www.runipt.com
BUT, realize this is not a comprehensive agency listing!
Note your preferences in 2 possible places:A) Student Detail page – “Agency Preferences”
(Add) ~ 3B) Practicum Application Question – “Do you have
a specific local agency or facility at which you would like to be placed?” (If employment-based put
“EBPP.”)
C) INDIVIDUAL PLANNING SESSIONS
Participation in these planning sessions is an important part of the placement process, but is now optional for DP students. The student meets with field education staff to review their application, needs, interests & professional goals. This aids in determining the site recommendation options for the student.
Optional Sign Up Today! (30 minutes) Wed., Oct. 21st, 10:00 – 3:00pm
through Fri., Oct. 23rd, 1:00 – 3:00pm
And
Mon., Oct. 26th, 1:00 – 3:30pmthrough
Thurs., Oct. 29th, 12:30 – 3:00pm
2) INTERVIEWING AT PLACEMENTS
A) Prepare: Consider readiness for practicum; get supports in place.
B) Receive Email: Field Education Office – two placement options.
All Practicum communication will be sent through OU email:
Subject: “PRACTICUM” Decisions take into account the student’s requests, agency availability
& placement needs of the student cohort overall.
C) Interview: Contact, schedule, & interview at both• Take your Resume, • Practicum Calendar,
• & the Student Placement form.• Conduct yourself professionally at every step!
3) SECURING YOUR PLACEMENT
Confirm: Practicum site offer/acceptance or express your appreciation
Return to Site: Pick up Student Placement Form with signatures
Submit: Form to Field Education Office by due date. Students may not start practicum until all documentation has been submitted.
In person: Field Education Office, Room 215 to Levi or MichelleBy email: [email protected] or by fax: 405-325-9367
Required Documentation: Student Placement Form (hard copy); 2) Malpractice Insurance (in IPT) Placement is Secured when Field Education office finalizes & approves Website: http://socialwork.ou.edu/normanformsHandouts: Student Placement Form & Student Liability Insurance
PLUS: ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Site-specific requirements vary & the student is responsible.
Website: http://socialwork.ou.edu/normanforms Additional medical site requirements are typical.Website: http://socialwork.ou.edu/normanforms
Online HIPAA training is required through OUHSC for all OU students at medical placements. Completion is due 30 days from start of practicum and login must be obtained from the Field Education Office. We will email those students who need this in January.
Modified Practicum Proposal: Request this form from the Field Coordinator if desire practicum to begin or end on dates that fall outside of the University course dates as posted on the Practicum Calendar. Requests need to be into Field Education Office in advance and are applicable only for “significant and compelling” reasons.
PRACTICUM-RELATED ISSUES
Stipends: Agencies/programs that offer monies for DP students• VA Medical Center – OKC ($6000, competitive, specific slots)• Stephenson Cancer Center – OKC• Latino Community Development Center – OKC• Americorp Grants – Urban League, Urban Mission, CCFI, etc.• Center for Social Work Healthcare – OKC ($6000, competitive
stipend)
Employment-Based Practicum Proposal (EBPP):1. Must be new learning different from job responsibilities2. Must have different Field Instructor (MSW) from job Supervisor3. Student must negotiate the practicum/employment placement4. Final approval comes from the Field Education Coordinator
Website: http://socialwork.ou.edu/normanforms
MORE INFORMATION ON:EMPLOYMENT-BASED
EBPP – Employment-based Practicum Proposal Application process is more demanding Proposals are carefully and thoroughly reviewed Students advised to carefully review EBPP requirements To apply, additional documents are required:
Practicum Application Part 3 (EBPP) – “Norman forms” http://socialwork.ou.edu/normanforms Job Description of current position Most recent Job Performance Review A schedule reflecting work, school & practicum
See guidelines in Field Practicum Manual, p. 25: http://socialwork.ou.edu/Websites/socialwork/images/Policies/Field_Education_Manual_2015-2016.pdf
DP PRACTICUM: GETTING STARTED
PRACTICUM: Begins the week of Jan. 12, 2015
CONTRACT TRAINING: Friday, Jan. 22, 2016Location: Zarrow Hall, Community Room, 2:00–4:00
Mandatory for Students new to OU practicum.
Mandatory for Field Instructors new to OU practicum.
(Optional for those who have previously completed.)
2.5 hrs of practicum for Students / 2.5 hrs of CEU for FIs
CONGRATULATIONS! YOU ARE AT AN IMPORTANT FINAL STEP OF YOUR JOURNEY TOWARD
AN MSW DEGREE.
We look forward to helping you be successful in practicum and your
professional social work development.
(We hope you’re excited. We are!!)