PERIODIC REPORTS Throughout the practicum experience, students are required to submit written periodic reports to their Department Practicum Coordinator. and/or Practicum Preceptor. Students should verify the correct entities to include with their Department Practicum Coordinator and also use any provided templates. The purpose of a periodic report is to: Provide the Department Practicum Coordinator with information describing the progress of the practicum experience; Provide a guide to direct the experiential learning; Allow the student to reflect and link to classroom experiences; and Assist the student in preparation of a final report. The frequency and due dates for periodic reports are to be negotiated with the Department Practicum Coordinator prior to the beginning of the practicum experience. Each report should be sent as an electronic attachment via email to designated entities. An average report will vary in length from one to two pages (single-spaced). Periodic reports must address the following, in addition to any department specific requirements: Activities List the most important (enlightening) activities of the period. Include dates and times only as needed for clarity. Include interesting meetings, either group meetings or with individuals, duties assigned, other organization visited, training completed, projects worked on, and other significant activities. Key Learning Experience(s) Write one or two paragraphs about the key learning experience(s) of the period. Describe how the experience(s) has added to your knowledge base and relate it to your responsibilities or to your coursework. Describe how the key experience(s) relate to the objectives in the work plan. No client or host site individual names are to be used in written material without consent. Students must be aware of issues related to patient, client, and corporate confidentiality (see “”). At the conclusion of the practicum experience all students are required to submit a final report. The final report should include: An assessment addressing if and how practicum experience objectives were met. A summary of major projects and activities engaged in over the course of the practicum experience. Evaluative statements about the Practicum Preceptor and practicum experience host site. A thoughtful reflection on how the practicum experience contributed to the student’s overall educational experience and professional development. Format, length and additional required components are determined by the Department Practicum Coordinator or specified in departmental practicum experience addendums.
Throughout the practicum experience, students are required to submit written periodic reports to their Department Practicum Coordinator. and/or Practicum Preceptor. Students should verify the correct entities to include with their Department Practicum Coordinator and also use any provided templates. The purpose of a periodic report is to: Provide the Department Practicum Coordinator with information describing the progress of the practicum experience; Provide a guide to direct the experiential learning; Allow the student to reflect and link to classroom experiences; and Assist the student in preparation of a final report. The frequency and due dates for periodic reports are to be negotiated with the Department Practicum Coordinator prior to the beginning of the practicum experience. Each report should be sent as an electronic attachment via email to designated entities. An average report will vary in length from one to two pages (single-spaced). Periodic reports must address the following, in addition to any department specific requirements: Activities List the most important (enlightening) activities of the period. Include dates and times only as needed for clarity. Include interesting meetings, either group meetings or with individuals, duties assigned, other organization visited, training completed, projects worked on, and other significant activities. Key Learning Experience(s) Write one or two paragraphs about the key learning experience(s) of the period. Describe how the experience(s) has added to your knowledge base and relate it to your responsibilities or to your coursework. Describe how the key experience(s) relate to the objectives in the work plan. No client or host site individual names are to be used in written material without consent. Students must be aware of issues related to patient, client, and corporate confidentiality (see “”). At the conclusion of the practicum experience all students are required to submit a final report. The final report should include: An assessment addressing if and how practicum experience objectives were met. A summary of major projects and activities engaged in over the course of the practicum experience. Evaluative statements about the Practicum Preceptor and practicum experience host site. A thoughtful reflection on how the practicum experience contributed to the student’s overall educational experience and professional development. Format, length and additional required components are determined by the Department Practicum Coordinator or specified in departmental practicum experience addendums. PERIODIC REPORTS
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