SYLLABUS
Clinical Practicum I – CDS 609
CRN 11284
Fall Term 2016
Wednesdays 10-10:50; Room: ED-276
Instructor: Jennifer Meyer, M.S., CCC-SLP –Director of Clinical Education
Email:
phone: 6-3680
Office: 250 HEDCO
Guest Instructors
Office Hours: By Appointment
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This classroom-based course is a crucial component of the Clinical Practicum and is designed to support first year master’s students as they proceed with their clinical training. The course will provide methodology, evidence-based practice and clinic operations training. The focus on using evidence-based practice and rational clinical decision-making will be incorporated throughout class instruction.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Students will be able to:
1. Follow the protocol for confidentiality and employ appropriate precautions to protect confidential client data.
2. Demonstrate use of appropriate infection control measures in clinic.
3. Develop long-term goals and short-term objectives that are specific, measurable, and meaningful.
4. Write an assessment report that includes all essential elements and use appropriate professional terminology with support from the supervisor.
5. Identify and use strategies and techniques to motivate children
6. Identify and use strategies with children who demonstrate challenging behavior
7. Demonstrate understanding of general principles employed in the assessment and treatment with adult clients.
8. Prepare for medical and school externship application process.
CLASS FORMAT
First 5-10 minutes of every class is a check-in (Q/A opportunity for students). The remainder of the class will focus on topics in a seminar-style format. Students are expected to contribute by asking questions and providing examples from their clients related to the scheduled topics.
WEEKLY AGENDA
Date / Topic / Instructor9/28 / Review of Clinical Practicum / J. Meyer
10/5 / Data Collection and Reporting / F. Bender
10/12 / SOAP Notes / H. Iwashita
10/19 / Children with Challenging Behavior / J. Fanning
10/26 / Children with Challenging Behavior / J. Fanning
11/2 / Working with Caregivers / E. Peltier, H. Moore
11/9 / Meet the Specialty Clinics / All
11/16 / Sensory and Visual Supports for Complex Populations / J. Geisler
11/23 / School & Medical Externship – Placement Options / S. Boettcher
12/30 / School & Medical Externship – Planning Ahead / S. Boettcher
ASSIGNMENTS
· Review of Client Privacy and Security
o Students are required to complete training on Client Privacy and Security on an annual basis. This training needs to be completed during the first week of classesfall term.
o Client Privacy and Security Module
§ Read instructions for Client Privacy and Security on the Confidentiality web page on infoCDS
§ Read through the slides on Privacy and Security of Client Information. Posted on Canvas Site.
o Take the quiz on Client Privacy and Security on the CDS 609 I Canvas site
§ Passing score is 90%.
§ Due: Friday Sept 30, 12 p.m.
· Infection Control
o Students are required to complete training on infection control precautions on an annual basis.
o Infection Control Training Module
§ Read instructions for Infection Control Precautions on infoCDS web page.
§ Read through the slides on Bloodborne Pathogens – Infection Prevention Practices – Personal Protective Equipment
o Take the quiz on infection control on the CDS 609 I Canvas site
§ Passing score is 85%.
§ Due: Friday September 30, 12 p.m.
o for your client to class. Review/revise in small groups.
10/12/14
· SOAP Notes
o Review SOAP Notes on infoCDS - https://coe.uoregon.edu/cds/practicum/clinic-documentation/soap-notes/
10/19/16 & 10/26/16
· Children with Challenging Behavior
o Assignment to be announced in class
GRADING POLICY
The weekly Practicum Seminar is an integral part of the practicum. Attendance, successful and timely completion of all assignments, and participation in the weekly Practicum Class are expected.
The clinic practicum is graded Pass/No Pass. The grade for CDS 609 Practicum is based on the average of competency scores from a student’s IPPEs (refer to Master’s Student Handbook for a detailed description of the grading policy.
EXPECTED CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR
Classroom expectations include:
q Participating in class activities
q Respecting the diversity of cultures, opinions, viewpoints in the classroom
q Listening to fellow students, professors, and lecturers with respect
q Arriving on time, prepared for class
q Attending for the duration of class
q Not reading other materials, books, newspapers, or using laptops for other activities
q Students are encouraged to bring their laptops to class to access class-relevant material (e.g., on infoCDS). However, text messaging, e-mailing, and internet surfing during class time are not acceptable
q Turn off cell phones and other electronic devices
q Racist, homophobic, sexist, and other disrespectful comments will not be tolerated
COURSE INCOMPLETES
Students are expected to be familiar with university policy and procedures, which result in failing to complete the course by the end of the term in which it is offered. Please see http://interact.uoregon.edu/pdf/sas/AIncGrdCon.pdf .
ATTENDANCE
Regular attendance is expected for this course. Please, inform the director of clinical education prior to the class if you are unable to attend due to illness or a family emergency. In coordination with the student, the clinic director/instructor will identify an alternative format for the student to be able to meet the learning objectives of the class. Any unexcused absence will be marked as a notable concern (“Missed scheduled meeting”) under Professionalism/ Clinicianship in the Session Observation Form.
ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT POLICY
All students are subject to the regulations stipulated in the UO Student Conduct Code (http://uodos.uoregon.edu/StudentConductandCommunityStandards/AcademicMisconduct/tabid/248/Default.aspx). This code represents a compilation of important regulations, policies, and procedures pertaining to student life. It is intended to inform students of their rights and responsibilities during their association with this institution, and to provide general guidance for enforcing those regulations and policies essential to the educational and research missions of the University.
CONFLICT RESOLUTION
Several options, both informal and formal, are available to resolve conflicts for students who believe they have been subjected to or have witnesses bias, unfairness, or other improper treatment. It is important to exhaust the administrative remedies available to you including discussing the conflict with the specific individual, contacting the Department Head, or within the College of Education, you can contact Joe Stevens, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, at 346-2445 or or Surendra Subramani, Diversity Coordinator, at 346-1472 or .
Outside the College, you can contact:
UO Bias Response Team: 346-1139 or http://bias.uoregon.edu/whatbrt.htm
Conflict Resolution Services 346 -0617 or http://uodos.uoregon.edu/SupportandEducation/ConflictResolutionServices/tabid/134/Default.aspx
Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity: 346-3123 or http://aaeo.uoregon.edu/
DIVERSITY
It is the policy of the University of Oregon to support and value diversity. To do so requires that we:
q Respect the dignity and essential worth of all individuals.
q Promote a culture of respect throughout the University community.
q Respect the privacy, property, and freedom of others.
q Reject bigotry, discrimination, violence, or intimidation of any kind.
q Practice personal and academic integrity and expect it from others.
q Promote the diversity of opinions, ideas and backgrounds which is the lifeblood of the university.
DOCUMENTED DISABILITY
Appropriate accommodations will be provided for students with documented disabilities. If you have a documented disability and require accommodation, arrange to meet with the course instructor within the first two weeks of the term. The documentation of your disability must come in writing from the Disability Services in the Office of Academic Advising and Student Services. Disabilities may include (but are not limited to) neurological impairment, orthopedic impairment, traumatic brain injury, visual impairment, chronic medical conditions, emotional/psychological disabilities, hearing impairment, and learning disabilities. For more information on Disability Services, please see http://ds.uoregon.edu/
GRIEVANCE
A student or group of students of the College of Education may appeal decisions or actions pertaining to admissions, programs, evaluation of performance and program retention and completion. Students who decide to file a grievance should follow the student grievance procedure, or alternative ways to file a grievanceoutlined in the Student Grievance Policy (http://education.uoregon.edu/feature.htm?id=399) or enter search: student grievance.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
In the event the university operates on a curtailed schedule or closes, UO media relations will notify the Eugene-Springfield area radio and television stations as quickly as possible. In addition, a notice regarding the university’s schedule will be posted on the UO main home page (in the “News” section) at http://www.uoregon.edu. Additional information is available at http://hr.uoregon.edu/policy/weather.html.
If an individual class must be canceled due to inclement weather, illness, or other reason, a notice will be posted via email. During periods of inclement weather, please check your email rather than contact department personnel. Due to unsafe travel conditions, departmental staff may be limited and unable to handle the volume of calls from you and others.