1 Practicum OrientationEverything you wanted to know about practicum…and more!

2 Introductions Dr. Ann Riley, Field Education Coordinator Pam Sanford, MSW, LCSW, Field Education Faculty Liaison Levi Heperi, Field Education Support Specialist Michelle Wheat, Grad. Assist. for Field office ELIZABETH HICKS, GRAD. ASSIST. FOR FIELD OFFICE

3 Practicum Worries? Where do I find Practicum forms and materials?What if I cannot find a placement? What if I have problems in practicum? Can I start early or end late? What if I have a personal emergency? What will my schedule be like? Where do I find Practicum forms and materials? Website: socialwork.ou.edu IPT:

4 The Practicum and it’s PurposeField Education: The “signature pedagogy” in social work education. Practicum provides for the integration of coursework & field experience for competent skill-acquisition. Competency-Based Education: Core competencies and practice task explicitly outline a student’s learning needs for their professional SW development. Website Handout: Student Performance Policy p. 5-7

5 Field Education ParticipantsAnne & Henry Zarrow School of Social Work: Field Education Program Field Education Coordinator Field Education Program Office staff Liaison – Regular, Emeritus or Community Faculty Practicum Student Practicum Site/Agency Field Instructor: MSW supervisor – usually on-site Preceptor: non-MSW site program professional UG FY

6 Practicum Placement ProcessThree phases: 1) Planning for your placement 2) Interviewing at placements 3) Securing your placement Practicum Calendars are available on the School website. Website & Paper Handout:

8 Securing your placementConfirm: Practicum site offer/acceptance and express your appreciation Obtain: Student Placement Form signatures; complete all info on form Submit: Documents to Field Education Office by the due date . Students may not start practicum until all documentation has been submitted. In person: Field Education Program office, Room 215 to Levi Heperi Or, scan & attach by Or, by fax: Required Documentation: 1) Completed Student Placement form (hard or electronic copy); and 2) Verification of Malpractice Insurance (upload into IPT) Placement is then Secured: Field Education office finalizes & approves. Paper & Website Handout: Student Placement Form Website Handout: Student Professional Liability Insurance Info

9 Plus: Any Additional RequirementsVarious Site-specific requirements Website Handout: Site Specific Requirements Typical Medical site requirements Online HIPAA training is required through OUHSC for all OU students at medical placements. Completion is due 30 days from the start of practicum and login must be obtained from the Field Education Office, which will be ed to students near the start date.

10 Other Practicum PossibilitiesModified Practicum Request: Submit this request if the practicum needs to begin or end on dates beyond the Practicum Calendar. The request needs to be for significant and compelling reasons. Employment-Based Practicum Proposal (EBPP): Must represent new learning different from job responsibilities Must have different Field Instructor from job Supervisor Student must negotiate the practicum/employment placement Final approval determined by the Field Education Coordinator Website Handouts: Modified Practicum & EBPP information

11 Further: Employment-based PracticumEBPP – Employment-based Practicum Placement Application process is for your protection Proposals are carefully and thoroughly reviewed Students should read all info on the EBPP Process Website: Field Practicum Manual, p. 15–18 To apply, additional documents are required: Practicum Application Part III – located on website + Job Description of current position + Job Description of proposed practicum position + Recent Job Performance Review + A schedule reflecting work, school & practicum See specific guidelines in the Field Practicum Manual online

12 (We hope you’re excited. We are!!)Congratulations! You are at an important first step in your journey toward a social work degree We look forward to helping you be successful in practicum & in your professional social work development . (We hope you’re excited. We are!!)

13 Field Education Contact Info Dr. Ann Riley, Field Education Coordinator Pam Sanford, MSW, LCSW, Field Education Faculty Liaison Levi Heperi, Field Education Support Specialist Michelle Wheat, Grad. Assist. for Field office ELIZABETH HICKS, GRAD. ASSIST. FOR FIELD OFFICE