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: The sleep disorders will provide the student with experience working with a multi-disciplinary team comprised of physicians (neurologists, pulmonologists, ENT), and a psychologist. Experiences will include becoming familiar with the diagnostic nosology in sleep medicine (International Classification of Sleep Disorders) interviewing and diagnosing patients in the sleep disorders clinic, becoming familiar with polysomnography (PSG), understanding the results of overnight PSG, and learning about appropriate treatment for a wide range of sleep disorders. Of particular relevance to psychology students will be training in behavioral sleep medicine. This training entails applying behavioral therapy to sleep disorders, for example, CBT for insomnia or therapy to enhance compliance with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). ✔ 15 hours Mandatory Training Sessions: Online training through the VA required. Required Training Prerequisites: Attendance at specific meetings: N/A Other requirements: Clinic is 9:30am-5:30pm on Wednesdays and 9:00am-4pm on Thursdays. List specific evening hours required: N/A Supervision Requirements (e.g., individual, group, time, day): Supervision occurs during clinic hours. Adults, Older Adults, Veterans Cognitive, Behavioral medicine, Behavioral Individual, Group, Brief (4-12 sessions) Behavioral/Cognitive, Physiological 124