PRAC 6645 Assignment 2: Practicum Experience Plan (PEP)

PRAC 6645 Assignment 2: Practicum Experience Plan (PEP)

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Part 2: Individualized Practicum Learning Objectives

Objective 1: By the end of week 3, perform an initial psych evaluation independently and correctly diagnose presented symptoms.

Planned Activities: Familiarize myself with the DSM-5 diagnostic manual by making time each day to study the guidelines used to determine each diagnosis.

Mode of Assessment: (Note: Verification will be documented in Meditrek)

PRAC Course Outcome(s) Addressed:

Become more skilled and comfortable at gathering and deciphering information provided by clients by role playing with colleagues and seeking objective feedback.

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Objective 2: By the end of week 5, identify and use the appropriate screening instrument for clients with minimal assistance from my preceptor.

Planned Activities: Ensure exposure to a variety of clients with varied

PRAC 6645 Assignment 2 Practicum Experience Plan (PEP)

psych backgrounds during my

PRAC 6645 Assignment 2 Practicum Experience Plan (PEP)

clinical rotation in order to have the opportunity of using various screening tools to rule out or confirm a diagnosis.

Mode of Assessment: (Note: Verification will be documented in Meditrek)

PRAC Course Outcome(s) Addressed:

Identify and use the appropriate screening instrument suitable for a client each week.

Objective 3: By the end of week 8, confidently determining appropriate medications clients should be prescribed based on presenting clinical symptoms and validation of my preceptor.

Planned Activities: On a daily basis, dedicate 3 hours to pharmacological literature for psychiatric and mental illnesses, contraindications for certain psychiatric medications and possible adverse reactions patients may experience from taking these medications.

Mode of Assessment: (Note: Verification will be documented in Meditrek)

PRAC Course Outcome(s) Addressed:

Build confidence in prescribing skills and gaining the confidence and trust of clients.

Part 3: Projected Timeline/Schedule

I intend to complete the 144 or 160 Practicum hours (as applicable) according to the following timeline/schedule. I also understand that I must see at least 80 patients during my practicum experience. I understand that I may not complete my practicum hours sooner than 8 weeks. I understand I may not be in the practicum setting longer than 8 hours per day unless pre-approved by my faculty.

Part 4 – Signatures

Student Signature (electronic):                                             Date:06/12/2022,

Practicum Faculty Signature (electronic):                               Date: