Clinical Practice II for CMHWs

Faculty
Health Sciences
Department
Health Care Support Work
Course Code
HCSW 1200
Credits
2.75
Semester Length
4 3 weeks practicum experience, 1 week praxis seminar
Max Class Size
32, Maximum Student: Instructor ratio 11 : 1
Method Of Instruction
Practicum
Typically Offered
To be determined
Campus
Coquitlam

Overview

Course Description
This course provides students with further experience in the mental health clinical practice setting. Learning opportunities will encourage students to use all of the CMHW concepts and therapeutic communication skills they have learned throughout the program to assist individuals with mental health issues to maximize their independence. Students will identify the resources available in the community and methods of accessing these. Emphasis will be on the role of the CMHW as a member of the community health team. The principles of Recovery using Psychosocial Rehabilitation will be the focus of this workplace practice.
Course Content
  • During their community placement, students will demonstrate an application of the concepts of the CMHW program, PSR, therapeutic relationships and communication, and caring practice in their clinical practice
  • Understand and follow agency policies and procedures
  • Respect client confidentiality
  • Gather assessment information, incorporate this, and develop a personalized care plan
  • Identify and practice the role and limits of the CMHW while working in the community
  • Follow agency guidelines for clinical documentation
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team
Methods Of Instruction
  • Practicum experience in Community Mental Health PSR settings.
  • Praxis seminar
  • May include community service learning and/or participation in community based research projects when available.
Means of Assessment

Course evaluation is consistent with Douglas College course evaluation policy.  An evaluation schedule is presented at the beginning of the course.

This is a MASTERY course.  Students will receive a detailed outline of performance expectations at the beginning of the course.

Learning Outcomes
  • Demonstrate the application of the CMHW course theory into clinical practice
  • Demonstrate safety, respect, and accountability in adherence to Douglas College and agency policies and procedures
  • Promote and support individual rights and responsibilities while following ethical standards of practice
  • Understand the importance of client confidentiality
  • Demonstrate self-awareness through use of a self-evaluation tool
  • Understand the multidisciplinary team approach within the clinical setting
Textbook Materials

Textbooks and Materials to be Purchased by Students

 A list of reading materials is provided to the students at the beginning of the semester.

Requisites

Prerequisites

HCSW 1170 +  HCSW 1180 + HCSW 1190 + HCSW 1195

Corequisites

Courses listed here must be completed either prior to or simultaneously with this course:

  • No corequisite courses

Equivalencies

Courses listed here are equivalent to this course and cannot be taken for further credit:

  • No equivalency courses

Requisite for

This course is not required for any other course.

Course Guidelines

Course Guidelines for previous years are viewable by selecting the version desired. If you took this course and do not see a listing for the starting semester / year of the course, consider the previous version as the applicable version.

(Current)

Course Transfers

Institution Transfer Details Effective Dates
There are no applicable transfer credits for this course.

Course Offerings

Winter 2021

There aren't any scheduled upcoming offerings for this course.