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Practicum Education Program

Thank you for taking the time to learn more about the Kent School's Practicum Education Program. We know you are going above and beyond to devote time to this orientation and working with your student. If there is any way the Practicum Office can be of assistance, please do not hesitate in contacting us. We hope you find this web-based, practicum instructor orientation helpful in planning and working with your social work student(s)!

You can earn 3 KY CEUs by registering for this online training.  Be sure if you want the CEUS to register for it and follow the process outlined.  The directions have been sent to you in email.  At the end of this training, there is a link to the quiz you need to complete.  After that you will get an evaluation to complete regarding the training.  Then your CEUs will be emailed to you.  

If you aren't going to take advantage of the CEUS, just continue on. 

Please note: This orientation requires internet connection for access to flash presentations, YouTube Videos, quizzes, and the orientation evaluation. You may work through the orientation at your own pace. 

This orientation will cover the following topics: 

1. About U of L Kent School 

2. Practicum Education Office

3. Terminology in Practicum Education

4. Confidentiality - FERPA

5. Practicum Program Overview

6. Planning for Students

7. Video: Principles for a Successful Practicum Experience 

8. Safety in Practicum and Critical Incident Reports

9. Competency Development Plans (CDP)

10. Integrating Theory & Practice in Practicum Supervision

11. Performance Evaluations

12. Video: Performance Concerns & Action Plans 

13. SONIA 

14. Video: Practicum  Liaison Speaks

15. BSW Capstone Project

16. Podcast: Reflective Practice in Practicum Education

17. Article: Essential Ethics in Social Work Practicum Instruction

18. Additional Offerings

19. Questions, Concerns, or Comments

20. Documents

21. Quiz, Evaluation & CEU Certificate of Completion   

Trainings and forums provided by or sponsored by the Kent School Practicum Program are open to all eligible faculty, staff, and students regardless of race, color, national origin, sex disability or age.