BH 291 : Practicum in Human Services I

Transcript title

Practicum in Human Services I

Credits

4

Grading mode

Standard letter grades

Total contact hours

100

Lecture hours

10

Other hours

90

Prerequisites

BH 161; BH 162; BH 206; and BH 266.

Course Description

Practicum is closely supervised opportunity to implement professional skills, knowledge and attitudes presented in prior Behavioral Health coursework. Supports experience working on-site in a behavioral health agency to integrate field and classroom experience. Students also attend a weekly seminar and meet individually with both the practicum instructor and the site supervisor throughout the quarter. Students are required to have a placement confirmed prior to the term they decide to begin. Addiction Counseling students please note: 1,000 hours supervised experience are required before taking the Oregon Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor I exam.

Course learning outcomes

1. The content of this course is variable. For student learning outcomes, please consult the course syllabus or contact the instructor of record.

Content outline

  1. What is Fieldwork
  2. Your role as an intern
  3. Know the agency
  4. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
  5. Supervision
  6. Ethical Issues
  7. Competence and confidence

Required materials

  1. Textbooks
  2. Practicum site for internship

Outside of
expected

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