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: Two pediatric psychology practicum placements are available within the Broward Health Medical Center's Children's Hospital. These placements include participation in multidisciplinary outpatient clinics in pediatric endocrinology and pediatric gastroenterology with a focus on diabetes, obesity, and related complications. Students will work alongside physician specialists and allied health professionals to provide integrated services. They will conduct brief assessment, consultation, intervention, and make necessary referrals during clinic. Practicum students may also conduct short-term outpatient psychotherapy for issues related to the patient’s medical diagnosis (e.g., adherence, coping, lifestyle change) and have opportunities for youth and/or parent group therapy. Live supervision will be provided, and students will be expected to present on their clinical cases and provide in-service presentations throughout the year. 15 hours (to be evaluated and adjusted after the first year) Mandatory Training Sessions: Completion of Broward Health Medical Center Allied Health Student Orientation (link will be emailed 1 month prior to start) Required Training Prerequisites: Basic Life Support Training Suggested prerequisites: Half-day orientation to the training clinics, Reading assignments given to trainees prior to start of training. Attendance at specific meetings: Varies; Depends on clinical placement. Other requirements: 15 hours in hospital per week required between clinics and outpatient psychotherapy; Ability to be flexible and work as a team is required. List specific evening hours required: Most work is completed during regular business hours. On occasion evening hours will be necessary to run groups, etc. Supervision Requirements (e.g., individual, group, time, day): Live supervision during clinic hours will be the primary method of supervision. Individual or group supervision to discuss ongoing outpatient psychotherapy will also be provided. Current interns in the clinic may provide umbrella supervision when appropriate. Children, Adolescents, College Students, Adults (parenting intervention only) Evidence-Based Behavioral Medicine Approaches, Primarily Cognitive/Behavioral, Some Eclectic ✔ Individual, Family, Group, Brief (4-12 sessions), Short term (3-6 months) Biopsychosocial Interviews, Brief Screening, Behavioral/Cognitive 042