Clinical / Practicum Placements

Overview

Clinical/practicum experiences are arranged in the student’s home area in as much as possible. Student requests for clinical placements are considered by the Concentration Coordinator and supervising faculty. Affiliation agreements must be executed with the approved agency and all required forms must be completed by the approved preceptor. The forms: (1) Preceptor's Professional Profile Form and (2) Intent of Relationship Form are used by students and faculty to select preceptors. Initiation of preceptor requests and submission of forms does not imply approval. Initiation of a clinical affiliation agreement associated with a student request does not imply approval of the site for any clinical/practicum requirement.

Process for initiating clinical affiliation agreements

The student, in consultation with the Concentration Coordinator, Home School Contract Liaison, and academic advisor, identifies potential preceptors and clinical agencies. The Intent of Relationship form must be completed by the approved preceptor in order to initiate a clinical affiliation agreement. A minimum of eight (8) weeks is required to finalize an executed contract. Clinical/practicum assignments may not be scheduled without documentation of a legally executed contract.