Falsification of client records or other agency documents Falsification of client records during field placement can result in a student receiving a grade of and can “F” result in automatic termination from the field placement and/or program. Violation of confidentiality From the first day of the BA Program, students are taught to understand the complexities of client confidentiality and the importance of respecting and protecting a client’s right to confidentiality, which is embedded in the NASW Code of Ethics. Students learn that they cannot discuss information about a client outside of the agency context and within professional parameters (supervision, case conferences, consultations, other disciplines within the agency). Also, students cannot maintain personal contact with clients outside of the professional relationship and the context of agency guidelines. Violation of client confidentiality or developing a professional relationship with clients can result in termination from the field placement and/or program. Physical/verbal abuse of clients, colleagues, supervisors or other agency personnel Physical/Verbal Abuse of clients, colleagues, supervisors or other agency personnel during one’s field placement at an agency can result in termination from the field placement and/or program. Evidence of being under the influence, possession, use or sale of illegal substances can result in immediate termination from the field and/or alcohol during agency hours placement and/or program. Theft from Clients, agency personnel or agency sites can result in immediate termination from the field placement and/or program. Violation of the NASW Code of Ethics Violation of the professional standards set in the NASW Code of Ethics can result in immediate termination from the field placement and/or program. Field practicum attendance Because of the importance of the field practicum experience, attendance is critical. Consistent lateness and failure to report to the agency at the times designated by the field instructor can result in the development of a remediation plant by the Director of Field Placement and field instructor. If the lateness and absences persist and remediation is not successful, the student can receive a grade of in field practicum. “F” Should a student have reason to be absent from field practicum, the procedure below must be followed: If a student is to be absent from field practicum for any period of time, she or he must inform the field instructor in person or via phone in advance and provide the reason for the absence. The student must discuss with the field instructor what will be required to make up for the absence.
Falsification of client records or other agency documents Falsification of client records during field placement can result in a student receiving a grade of “F” and can result in automatic termination from the field placement and/or program. Violation of confidentiality From the first day of the BA Program, students are taught to understand the complexities of client confidentiality and the importance of respecting and protecting a client’s right to confidentiality, which is embedded in the NASW Code of Ethics. Students learn that they cannot discuss information about a client outside of the agency context and within professional parameters (supervision, case conferences, consultations, other disciplines within the agency). Also, students cannot maintain personal contact with clients outside of the professional relationship and the context of agency guidelines. Violation of client confidentiality or developing a professional relationship with clients can result in termination from the field placement and/or program. Physical/verbal abuse of clients, colleagues, supervisors or other agency personnel Physical/Verbal Abuse of clients, colleagues, supervisors or other agency personnel during one’s field placement at an agency can result in termination from the field placement and/or program. Evidence of being under the influence, possession, use or sale of illegal substances and/or alcohol during agency hours can result in immediate termination from the field placement and/or program. Theft from Clients, agency personnel or agency sites can result in immediate termination from the field placement and/or program. Violation of the NASW Code of Ethics Violation of the professional standards set in the NASW Code of Ethics can result in immediate termination from the field placement and/or program. Field practicum attendance Because of the importance of the field practicum experience, attendance is critical. Consistent lateness and failure to report to the agency at the times designated by the field instructor can result in the development of a remediation plant by the Director of Field Placement and field instructor. If the lateness and absences persist and remediation is not successful, the student can receive a grade of “F” in field practicum. Should a student have reason to be absent from field practicum, the procedure below must be followed: If a student is to be absent from field practicum for any period of time, she or he must inform the field instructor in person or via phone in advance and provide the reason for the absence. The student must discuss with the field instructor what will be required to make up for the absence.
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