HP 389 HEALTH PROMOTION PRACTICUM

MANUAL

Application for practicums are due November 15 for springand March 31 for fall or summer.

Available on the Health Promotion web site<http://www.bgsu.edu/colleges/edhd/FCS/HEALTHPROMOTION/healthpromotio

n.html>

Health PromotionSchool of Family and Consumer Sciences

Bowling Green State University

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION..........................................................................................................................3

COURSE OBJECTIVES .................................................................................................................3

ARRANGING THE PRACTICUM..............................................................................................3

REQUIREMENTS ..........................................................................................................................3

EVALUATION CRITERIA...........................................................................................................4

LIABILITY INSURANCE .............................................................................................................4

OPTIONAL INSURANCE............................................................................................................4

SUGGESTED PRACTICUM ACTIVITIES..................................................................................5

PRACTICUM SITES......................................................................................................................5

APPLICATION FORM .................................................................................................................6

ORIENTATION REPORT.............................................................................................................8

PRACTICUM WEEKLY PROGRESS REPORT........................................................................10

HEALTH PROMOTIONPRACTICUM EVALUATION FORM ............................................11

HEALTH PROMOTION PRACTICUM CHECKLIST............................................................13

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INTRODUCTION

The practicum is a health promotion relatedwork experience for health promotion majors orminors. The type of work may vary dependingupon the setting, and may include experiences ina variety of organizations (governmentagencies, volunteer agencies, privateinstitutions, public institutions, corporations,etc.)

The Health Promotion Practicum is offeredunder the course number HED 393 and may betaken for 2-5 credit hours. For each credit hourtaken, the practicum student must log 40 clockhours on the job site. Thus, students enrolled fortwo credit hours must log 80 hours, three credithours would require 120 hours, etc. Since thepracticum is taken along with other classes aspart of a student’s regular load, it is importantto plan a schedule that will accommodate theextra hours and travel time.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

A. Through a work related experience in anorganization that has a healthpromotion component, the student shallbe able to demonstrate an understandingof the:• mission or purpose of the organization• services and programs provided by

the organization• organizational/administrative

structure of the organization• financial structure of the

organization• public relations/marketing

components of the organization

B . To gain practical experience in the areasof:• planning/delivering of

programs/services• routine operations and special

projects

C. To practice and enhance skills in:• written communications (reports,

summaries)• oral communication (public speaking,

presentations, listening)• program evaluation• working with groups• time management• interpersonal skills

ARRANGING THE PRACTICUM

Students are responsible for making allarrangements for the practicum. To secure apracticum site, the student will need to:

1. meet with his/her advisor the semesterprior to the practicum to discuss the typesof opportunities, procedures,requirements, and expectations;

2. prepare vita;

3. select a potential practicum site;

4. make an appointment with theappropriate personnel at the potentialpracticum site and explain how thepracticum works, what the organizationsand student’s responsibilities are, andhow much time will be involved;

5. complete and submit the practicumapplication form to the practicuminstructor (preferably the semester priorto the practicum;

6. Attend a practicum orientation meetingwith the other practicum students andthe practicum instructor;

7. begin the practicum experience withinthe first two weeks of the new semester.

REQUIREMENTS

On the job site, practicum students representthemselves as well as the university and thehealth promotion program. The impressions a

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student makes during the practicum will have adirect bearing on obtaining an internshipassignment and may also impact the placementof future practicum students. Thus, it isimperative that professionalism be a majorfocus throughout the practicum. Students areexpected to be on time, follow through on tasks,practice effective interpersonal skills, dressappropriately, and maintain a positiveattitude.

In addition to satisfactory worksiteperformance, the following academic criteriamust also be fulfilled: (All reports and weeklylogs submitted by students must be typed.)

1. Attend orientation and wrap-up seminarat BGSU;

2. Complete student orientation report bythe second week of the practicum;

3. Keep a written daily log of hours andactivities for each work and submit aweekly descriptive report of experiences;

4. Submit a midterm and final evaluationfrom the worksite supervisor (use formprovided);

5. Log sufficient hours at the practicum siteto meet the criteria for the assignedcredit hours (120 hrs minimum for 3 hrscredit).

6. Submit a final report (typed) thatsummarizes what you learned.(approximately 2 pages)

EVALUATION CRITERIA

The expectation for practicum students is thatthey represent themselves in such a way as tobring honor to themselves and the University.The following criteria will be used to evaluatethe students work.

1. Log sufficient hours to meet the criteriafor the assigned credits (120 hrs minimumfor 3 hrs credit).

2. Submit reports and other assignments ontheir due dates (including weekly reportsand the end of the semester report).

3. Perform assigned duties in a professionalmanner.

4. Participate in scheduled seminars andmeetings.

5. Obtain at least a 4.5 “general overallrating” on the Health PromotionPracticum Evaluation Form (to receive an“A”).

6. Grading Rubric:• 20% midterm evaluation• 30% final evaluation• 25% professionalism (includes weekly reports)• 25% final report

LIABILITY INSURANCE

Most practicum sites will require students tocarry student medical professional liabilityinsurance during their internship assignments.The University Office of Risk Managementautomatically provides student interns with$1,000,000 of coverage per claim with a$3,000,000 annual aggregate. Coverage isprovided for claims arising out of a real oralleged incident when the injury being claimedis the result of an act or omission while thestudent is performing activities related to theireducational curriculum. Faculty members areresponsible for notifying risk management ofthe students to be covered. For additionalinformation and specific details, contact youradvisor or the BGSU Office of RiskManagement, 604 Administration Building,phone 419-372-2127.

OPTIONAL INSURANCE

Interns may obtain travel risk insurancethrough the Office of Field Experience in theCollege of Education and Human Development.The insurance costs $.10 per day ($10.50 for 15weeks) and provides up to $5,000 for injuriessustained while traveling to and from theinternship site and while participating in any

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activities arranged by the sponsoringorganization.

Excess automobile liability insurance isprovided to interns driving their personalvehicles to their assigned sites. This insuranceis excess over any other valid and collectibleinsurance that is carried by the vehicle owneror operator. Students that wish to securecoverage need to complete the excessautomobile liability insurance form found athttp://www.bgsu.edu/offices/riskmgmt/resour ces/auto.pdf . Forms are also available from theOffice of Field Experiences; phone 419-372-7389.

SUGGESTED PRACTICUM ACTIVITIES

The nature of activities and experiences willvary depending upon the organization. Thefollowing activities are examples of the typesof things you may wish to pursue during thepracticum:

1. Assist professional staff in carrying outroutine responsibilities;

2. Attend staff meetings and specialfunctions;

3. Assist in or present instructionalpresentations;

4. Assist in the identification and diagnosisof a program need or problem asdetermined by the organization;

5. Assist in the preparation of reports andcurricula;

6. Participate in activities that giveinsight into the purpose or mission of theorganization;

7. Develop educational displays andpresentations;

8. Become familiar with responsibilities ofhealth promotion specialist within theorganization;

9. Develop news releases.

PRACTICUM SITES

Organizations suitable for consideration include, but are not limited to:

• American Cancer Society, Bowling Green,Ohio

• American Diabetic Association, Toledo,Ohio

• American Heart Association, Wood County,Ohio

• American Lung Association ofNorthwestern Ohio

• American Red Cross, Bowling Green, Ohio;Toledo, Ohio

• BGSU Student Recreation Center• Dairy and Nutrition Council, Toledo, Ohio• Fitwell, Bowling Green State University• Harris/Hillesland Health Corporation,

Toledo, Ohio• Ohio Department of Health, Toledo, Ohio

• Ohio State University Extension, BowlingGreen, Ohio

• Planned Parenthood, Toledo, Ohio• St. Vincent Hospital (Patient Education),

Toledo, Ohio• The Wellness Connection, Bowling Green

State University• Toledo Hospital (Welltrack)• United Way, Toledo, Ohio• Wood County Council on Alcoholism and

Drug Abuse, Bowling Green, Ohio• Wood County Health Department, Bowling

Green, Ohio• Wood County Hospital, Bowling Green,

Ohio• YMCA, Toledo, Ohio

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APPLICATION FORMHED 389 (Health Promotion Practicum)School of Family and Consumer Sciences

Prerequisites: Current Red Cross CPR and First Aid certification, HP 3008 or HED 310Due November 15 for spring practicums and March 31 for fall or summer practicums . )

(All HED 389 forms must be typed, preferably on a computer.)

Name Star System Code #

Semester practicum is requested Fall ______ Spring _____ _ Summer ______ Year ______________

Credit hours 5 digit call # assigned 3 digit section # assigned

BG ID Number Campus Phone

Campus Address

Permanent/Mailing Address

Telephone Email Address

Class Standing: Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior Other

Grade point average (obtain from HED Secretary) ___ __ Secretary signature

If Overall GPA is below 2.5, list GPA for the Professional Core (major) (There is no GPA requirement for the practicum; however, an overall GPA of 2.5, or 2.75 in the HealthPromotion core courses, is required for the internship.)

During which semester did you/will you complete:

HED 215 HED 216 HED 310 HED 338HED 340 HED 348 HED 411 HED 481HED 489 BIOL 332 CS 100 F&N 207KNS 313 KNS 360

(Prerequisites: KNS 313 or Red Cross certification, and HED 348 or 310)

What is the expiration date of your CPR certification?

Name and address of practicum Site/Agency

Name and Title of Site Supervisor

Site Supervisor Phone Number (include area code) Fax

Number of hours a week you will spend at the practicum site: (continued on next page)

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(continued from previous page)Purpose of the organization :

Type of work or activities you will engage in during the practicum :

Briefly explain:

1. Your reasons for choosing this practicum site.

2. What you hope to learn from this practicum.

Academic Advisor Signature Date _____ /_____ / _____

Site Practicum Supervisor Signature Date _____ /_____ / _____

BGSU Practicum Supervisor Signature Date _____ /_____ / _____

FCS Chair Signature Date _____ /_____ / _____

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ORIENTATION REPORT

(Submit to HED 389 instructor by the second week of the Practicum)

Name Date

Name of Organization

Address

Telephone

Name of Immediate Supervisor

Work Schedule (no credit for transportation to and from the site and no credit for lunch/dinner breaks):

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Total HoursSchedule(e.g., 8-5)

# Hoursworked

General Description of the Agency : (Responses may be written in spaces below or provided throughattached materials.)

1. Mission, goals, objectives

2. Populations served

3. Programs/services offered

4. Number of employees

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5. Organizational structure (departments/divisions, organizational flow chart)

6. Revenue/income sources

7. Facilities and special equipment utilized by the organization

8. Statement of duties and responsibilities of practicum assignment, including time schedule andactivities:

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PRACTICUM WEEKLY PROGRESS REPORT(All HED 389 reports/forms must be typed . The Excel form on Blackboard is the easiest to use.)

To be completed by the practicum student and mailed, faxed (419-372-8216) or emailed to the BGSUsupervisor on a weekly basis (due within 5 days of the end of each week).

Name Date

Sponsoring Organization

Intern Supervisor Title

Reporting Dates through

Hours Worked (no credit for transportation to and from the site and no credit for lunch/dinner breaks):

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Total HoursSchedule(e.g., 8-5)

# Hoursworked

ACTIVITIES AND OBSERVATIONS (list by day of the week):

PERSONAL COMMENTS:

Practicum Student Date

Practicum Site Supervisor Date

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HEALTH PROMOTION PRACTICUM EVALUATION FORM(Keep a copy of the midterm evaluation before submitting it to BGSU.)

Practicum Student Organization Practicum Supervisor Midterm Rating Date Final Rating Date

Rating Scale :1 = Major problem; special measures needed to deal with the situation.2 = Below average; intern needs remedial help to achieve an acceptable level of performance.3 = Acceptable; performance/skill will improve with additional practice/mentoring.4 = Good performance/skill level; fine tuning will result in excellence.5 = Excellent; no additional work needed.NA = Not applicable

MidtermEvaluation

FinalEvaluation

I. Interpersonal Skills1. Compatibility with co-workers ___________ ___________2. Relationship with clients ___________ ___________3. Respect and acceptance of others ___________ ___________4. Receptivity to feedback/suggestions ___________ ___________5. Acceptability and non-judgmental ___________ ___________6. Ability to work in groups ___________ ___________

II. Intrapersonal Skills1. Self-confidence ___________ ___________2. Ability to adjust to change ___________ ___________3. Problem solving skills ___________ ___________4. Positive attitude/optimistic ___________ ___________5. Ability to manage stress ___________ ___________

III. Communication Skills1. Oral ___________ ___________2. Written ___________ ___________3. Listening and responding ___________ ___________

IV. Work Performance1. Promptness and dependability ___________ ___________2. Enthusiasm ___________ ___________3. Projects submitted on time ___________ ___________4. Quality of work ___________ ___________5. Willingness to assume responsibility ___________ ___________6. Planning and organizational skills ___________ ___________7. Creativity ___________ ___________8. Ability to provide for client needs ___________ ___________9. Time management skills ___________ ___________

10. Self motivation (initiative) ___________ ___________

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11. Dress/appearance ___________ ___________12. Personal conduct ___________ ___________

V. Presentation Skills1. Utilization of effective methodology ___________ ___________2. Voice projection/modulation ___________ ___________3. Questioning techniques ___________ ___________4. Classroom/group management ___________ ___________5. Checking for understanding ___________ ___________6. Clarity in giving directions and delivering content ___________ ___________7. Ability to focus participants at the beginning of

the!session ___________ ___________

General overall rating ___________ ___________

Summary of strengths:

Suggestions or recommendations for improvement:

Practicum Student Practicum Site Supervisor

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HEALTH PROMOTION PRACTICUM CHECKLIST

Name Date

Practicum Semester and Year

q Submit Practicum application

q Orientation meeting with Practicum instructor (meeting occurs prior to the practicum)

q Orientation Report

q Weekly Reports/logs submitted by Thursday of the following week

q Mid-term Evaluation

q Mid-term Seminar (optional, at the discretion of the practicum supervisor)

q End of term seminar

q Final Report (approximately 2 pages)

q Final Evaluation