2017-2018 Practicum Brochure - Doctoral Program

Can students tape sessions with clients using an intervention (not assessment or testin J ) with an informed consent? Yes No . 7 he referring agency must also provide written consent to permit the student to tape sessions. Number of hours per week required: DESCRIBE SPECIFIC SITE REQUIREMENTS: SHORT PROGRAM DESCRIPTION (250 words or less): CLINICAL DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM Client Population(s): Treatment Modality: Assessment Types: Theoretical Orientation: This rotation provides training in neuropsychological screenings, assessments, and interventions for OEF/OIF veterans. The majority of patient referrals are made through the Polytrauma/Post-deployment clinic. Polytrauma care is for veterans and returning service members with injuries to more than one physical region or organ system, one of which may be life threatening, and which results in physical, cognitive, psychological, or psychosocial impairments and functional disability. Some examples of Polytrauma include: Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI); Hearing Loss; Amputations; Fractures; Burns; and Visual Impairment. In this rotation, trainees receive supervised experience in test selection, neurobiopsychosocial diagnostic interviewing, writing reports, and providing feedback to patients as well as communication of test results to referral sources. Trainees may acquire experience in facilitating a Cognitive Rehabilitation group. ✔ 2nd: 15-20 hours, EL: 16+ hours Mandatory Training Sessions: Trainings vary, but are easily completed online. Required Medical Center mandatory training, most of which can be completed online prior to training. Required Training Prerequisites: Attendance at specific meetings: Arranged with each supervisor. Placement specific. Other requirements: Must abide by federal VA requirements and guidelines especially with regard to patient privacy and confidentiality. List specific evening hours required: None Supervision Requirements (e.g., individual, group, time, day): Individual supervision for minimum of 1 hour. One hour group supervision depending on rotation and hours on site. Adults, Veterans Cognitive-Behavioral Medicine Assessment, Brief Psychotherapy, Psychoeducation Neuropsychological Screenings and Assessments 116