chapter 7

Question 1

purpose of practicum

Answer 1

to gain real life learning experience

Question 2

3 benefits of practicum

Answer 2

apply skills learnt to real life setting

could result in employment

allows you to see what patients you want to work with

Question 3

3 ways to prepare

Answer 3

travel there to see time and route
speak to your supervisor and introduce yourself
review organisations website

Question 4

3 ways to ensure success

Answer 4

use good language
work well under stress
show dependability- show up on time
show a professional image

Question 5

3 ways of proper behaviour

Answer 5

use initiative
teamwork- don’t be part of a clique
use appropriate language

Question 6

importance of confidentiality

Answer 6

follow HIPPA patients have the right to confidentiality don’t use names if broken then termination

Question 7

value of keeping a journal

Answer 7

help you regroup feelings process experience

reflect on what was learned allow you to improve by writing down negative things others have done

Reflect what you do and don’t want to do in the future

Question 8

importance of putting the practicum site first

Answer 8

because you need to be professional and make a good impression dealing with real people

Question 9

4 general policies procedures and issues related to successful practicum experience

Answer 9

Office politics - not being part of a clique
initiative-
Language
Patient preferences

Question 10

define protocol

Answer 10

policies and procedures outlining what you may and may not do as a student and vary from site to site.

Question 11

Benefits of a career plan

Answer 11

Gets you to plan ahead retirement creates opportunities for advancement

Skills knowledge employee expects to acquire