BH& 493: Practicum III

Class Program
Credits
5
Lecture Hours 5 Clinical Hours 90
Weekly Contact Hours
9
Meets Degree Requirements For
Restricted Elective
Description

This course provides students opportunities for continued practice in behavioral health/human services while actively providing services to clients, implementing developed skills. Students will have more opportunities for unsupervised work and collaboration with a variety of team members and community partners. Students will demonstrate synthesis of the knowledge, skills, and values developed through their education. Ninety hours of recorded clinical experience are required.

Grading Basis
Graded
Prerequisite Courses
Prerequisites

Pre-requisite BH& 492 or instructor permission

Course Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes
  1. Exhibit integrity by consistently practicing ethical behavior, developing a meaningful practice of self-care, maintaining confidentiality,self-reflection, and approaching work with cultural sensitivity and humility.

    Social Interaction
    Collaboration,
    Ethical Conduct,
    Professional Conduct,
    Cultural Diversity
    Level
    Intermediate
Program Learning Outcomes
  1. Demonstrate knowledge of the structures, functions, and organizations within the healthcare system, with a specific focus on Behavioral Health (BH) organizations.

    Problem Solving
    Critical Thinking
    Communication
    Oral Expression,
    Written Expression
    Social Interaction
    Collaboration,
    Ethical Conduct,
    Professional Conduct,
    Cultural Diversity
    Inquiry
    Information Literacy
    Level
    Intermediate
Program Learning Outcomes
  1. Demonstrate ability to effectively function as a member of an interprofessional care team in coordinating services and resources.

    Social Interaction
    Collaboration,
    Professional Conduct
    Level
    Intermediate
Program Learning Outcomes
  1. Exhibit integrity by consistently practicing ethical behavior, developing a meaningful practice of self-care, maintaining confidentiality,self-reflection, and approaching work with cultural sensitivity and humility.

    Social Interaction
    Collaboration,
    Ethical Conduct,
    Professional Conduct,
    Cultural Diversity
    Level
    Intermediate

Core Topics

Practicum III builds on learning and experience in Practicum I and II.  The goal of Practum III is to have an ongoing opportunity to apply classroom lessons, to practice relevant skills, to develop a professional network and to gain real-world experience that increases the student’s chance at advancing their career. Ideally this would include exposure to clients, a variety of staff, situations that are new to to the student, and new responsibilities.