Purpose

The purpose of this assignment is to facilitate a dialogue about the student’s practicum rotation with the class. Information gleaned from the dialogue will then be used by the instructor to assign a Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) for the week 7 assignment.

Activity Learning Outcomes 

Through this discussion, the student will demonstrate the ability to:

1. Discuss the details of his/her practicum site and tentative schedule (WO1.4) (CO 5, 6)
2. Identify his/her feelings about starting the first clinical rotation (WO1.4) (CO 5, 6)
3. Identify potential barriers to successful completion of the clinical requirements (WO1.4) (CO 5, 6)

Due Date: 

The student must submit the initial post to the Week 1 Discussion Board by Wednesday before 11:59pm MT. 

A 10% late penalty will be imposed for discussions posted after the deadline on Wednesday, regardless of the number of days late. NOTHING will be accepted after 11:59pm MT on Sunday (i.e. student will receive an automatic 0). Week 8 discussion closes on Saturday at 11:59pm MT.

Total Points Possible:  10

Requirements:

1. Provide the following information (if more than one list them each separately):
   • Name of site
   • Location (city, state) of the practicum location 
   • Type of practice (i.e., IM, Peds, FP)
   • Are there any age restrictions for patients at this office? (i.e., this office does not see children under the age of 12, etc.)
   • What is your tentative clinical schedule at the practicum?
   • Does your preceptor(s) have any other students at the same time?
2. Discuss your feelings about starting your first practicum rotation (good or bad) and identify at least 3 possible factors which might be barriers to your success in completion of the clinical requirements.