2017 Concentration Year: DIRECT PRACTICE Practicum Orientation Spring: BLOCK Spring/Summer: EXTENDED

Introductions Dr. Ann Riley, Field Education Coordinator annriley@ou.edu Pam Sanford, Faculty Field Liaison psanford@ou.edu Levi Heperi, Admin. Field Specialist lheperi@ou.edu Rachel Chapman, Field Education Office GA rachel.chapman@ou.edu

Practicum Worries? Practicum Questions? Providing answers 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 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 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 Policy http://socialwork.ou.edu/normanforms -- Expectations

Field Education Participants OU Anne & Henry Zarrow School of Social Work: Field Education Coordinator Field Education Office staff – Adm. Specialist and GA Liaison – Regular Faculty, Emeritus or Adjunct Practicum 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 Schedules Practicum Hours = 550 total hours required BLOCK: Spring 34–36 hours per week x 16 weeks Ex: 36 x 16 = 576 hours but 36 x 15 = 540 only Eek!! EXTENDED: Spring & Summer 18–20 hours per week x 29 weeks total [16 weeks (Spring) + 13 weeks (Summer) = 29 weeks] Example: 20 x 29 = 580 hours (and 20 X 28 = 560 hours) Check the FIELD EDUCATION MANUAL for questions: http://socialwork.ou.edu/Websites/socialwork/images/Policies/Field_E ducation_Manual_2015-2016.pdf Two sick days are allowed each practicum semester with hours credited according to the student’s schedule Students may not stockpile hours or finish early.

Practicum Placement Process Three phases: 1) Applying for your placement 2) Interviewing at placements 3) Securing your placement STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO MEET ALL PRACTICUM DEADLINES Communication is the key! Handout: DP Practicum Calendar 2017 ~~This will be your guide for the year~~ socialwork.ou.edu/Field Education/Practicum Calendars

1) Applying for practicum Phase I: Applying – for ALL students Since you are here today ~ Next Step: Online Video Training Links will be sent to your OU email for completion Subject: SWK PRACTICUM – (for all field correspondence) 1) Basic Practicum Orientation Overview (~30 mins) 2) Applying for Practicum through IPT (~6 mins) (Intern Placement Tracking is our practicum platform) 3) Google Forms Quiz - must be completed.

Information Sharing Policy Information Sharing (Field Educ Manual, p. 17-18) IPT Practicum Application – Information Sharing items

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! Some are currently inactive & new ones are being coordinated. Note your preferences in 2 possible places: A) Student Detail page – “Agency Preferences” (Add) ~ 3 B) 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.”)

PRACTICUM APPLICATION SUMMARY 1) Online video training with Google Forms Quiz 2) IPT completed Student Detail Page with Resume 3) IPT completed Practicum Application with signature 4) New – Practicum Readiness Self-Assessment Note: An updated professional Resume is required in IPT! See: socialwork.ou.edu/Field Education /Norman Forms & Reference Materials/ Resume sample And: Practicum Readiness Self-Assessment Checklist to the Field Office.

Individual Planning Sessions Participation in Individual Planning Sessions is an important part of the placement process, but is optional for DP students. Students meet with field office staff (OKDHS and CWPEP students meet with Linda Smith) to review their application, resume, needs, interests & goals. This aids the field office in determining recommended site options for the student. Optional Sign Up Today! (30 minutes) Oct. 24 – Nov. 4 Mon., Oct. 24 thru Thurs., Oct. 27 & Sat. Oct. 29 And Mon., Oct. 31 thru Fri., Nov. 4 & Sat. Nov. 5

2) Interviewing at placements A) Prepare: Consider readiness & get your supports in place. B) Receive Email: Field Office – two placement option referrals. See: DP Practicum Calendar for expected date C) Interview: Contact, schedule, & interview at both Take your Resume, Practicum Calendar, & the Student Placement form. Conduct yourself professionally at every step!

Finding a Placement Students do not ‘find’ a placement on their own Field office considers individual student needs & interests, plus agency availability, & cohort needs overall Students will receive two referrals from the Field office Field office manages the competition by screening & referring students to the field instructor/agencies Best fit is then up to you and the agency to determine

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 Rachel By email: lheperi@ou.edu 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/normanforms Handouts: Student Placement Form & Student Liability Insurance

Malpractice Insurance is REQUIRED Socialwork.ou.edu/Field Education/Norman Forms & Reference Materials

Plus: Additional Requirements Site-specific requirements vary & the student is responsible. Website: http://socialwork.ou.edu/normanforms Additional medical site requirements are typical. 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.

Practicum-Related Issues Stipends: Agencies/programs that offer monies for DP students VA Medical Center – OKC ($6000, competitive, specific slots) Center for Social Work Healthcare – OKC ($6000, competitive stipend) Latino Community Development Center – OKC Americorp Grants – Urban League, Urban Mission, CCFI, etc. 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.

Employment-based practicum proposal Employment-Based Practicum Proposal (EBPP): See – Field Education Manual (p. 28) & online orientation training Top Points 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 Application process To apply, additional application documents are required for the EBPP: Practicum Application Part III – located on website + Two Job Descriptions: current position & proposed practicum position + Recent Job Performance Review + A schedule reflecting work, school & practicum For your protection: Proposals are carefully and thoroughly reviewed.

DP Practicum: Getting Started PRACTICUM: Begins the week of Jan. 17, 2017 Students negotiate their weekly schedule with the site. Required FIELD TRAINING: Friday, Jan. 20, 2017 Location: Zarrow Hall, Community Room, 2:00–4:00 All DP Students and Field Instructors/Preceptors 3 hrs of practicum for Students / 3 hrs of CEU for FIs New Hybrid Training: online + in-person

(We hope you’re excited. We are!!) 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!!)