Internship Theory
Ethics
Policies
Legal and Risk Consideration
Professional Matters
100
The theory of learning that requires a student, as the center of energy, to: • learn knowledge in the classroom • apply it through action or service, • reflect on it for the purpose of abstract conceptualization • be aware of how it has produced transformation in the student or in the knowledge or its application.
What is Experiential Learning?
100
The concept that can be defined as “a professional, legal and ethical matter that protects a client’s right to privacy?”
What is Confidentiality?
100
• Ask your supervisor for guidance • Purchase malpractice insurance • Abide by confidentiality standards at all times • Move barriers or tape down cords that are on the floor.
What are actions you can take to minimize risk or risk of malpractice?
100
A professional who can be charged with gross negligence for not calling DSHS or law enforcement if they suspect a vulnerable person is being abused or neglected?
Who is a Mandated Reporter?
100
The term used to describe the sense of disengagement, disappointment and discouragement-a fundamental shift in how you feel-that can occur throughout the Stages of an Internship.
What is Disillusionment?
200
The four stage theoretical model of Internship Development that consists of the following stages: • Anticipation • Exploration • Competency • Culmination
What is Developmental Stage Model?
200
• Harm to Self or Others • Explicit, Written Authorization • Subpoena or other legally sanctioned request
What are the Three Exceptions that Allow Breaking Confidentiality?
200
• Each student must have valid certification in CPR/FA • Supervisor must have at least a bachelors degree. • Agency must consider itself part of the Human Services field • Students must pass a Criminal Background Check
What are some of the eligibility requirements for field placement?
200
• Children under the age of 18 • Adults over 60, who can not care for themselves • Developmentally Disabled Adults with guardians or who are in the care of homes licensed by DSHS
What are the three vulnerable populations protected by Mandated Reporting laws?
200
Dressing appropriately for the work of the day. Using appropriate terminology, jargon and abbreviations within your agency Arriving promptly or in advance for your placement shift Communicating clearly and in a timely matter about concerns
What are examples of good professional demeanor?
300
The developmental stage that includes: • Raising the bar • Feelings of achievement & success • Identify as emerging professional • Maintaining balance personal\internship demands • Knowledge of social obligation to community
What is the Competence Stage (Stage III)?
300
• Supervisor 1 • Client A • The Client • Helpee
What are acceptable pseudonyms for protecting confidentiality?
300
• Students placed at a place of employment must discuss the opportunity with their faculty instructors. • All 120 field hours are to be completed during the academic term, unless approved as an exception. • Students driving on behalf of the placement site need to check with their private insurance carrier to ensure they are covered while doing so.
What are some of the Human Service Programs policies and procedures?
300
Steps or actions taken to prevent the spread of blood-borne pathogens transmitted by bodily fluids?
What are Universal Precautions?
300
The stage the requires the student to end the placement professionally and includes: • Uncertainty about leaving • Acknowledging positive professional development • Participating in appropriate Endings and Closure • Redefining Relationships • Completion and communication of tasks • Next steps, planning for the future
What is the Culmination Stage (Stage IV)?
400
The stage that includes: • A lot of "What ifs…" • Positive expectations • Examining & critiquing assumptions • Acknowledging concerns • Clarifying role & purpose • Developing key relationships • Making an informed commitment
What is the Anticipation Stage?
400
The ethical principle that demands Human Services Practitioners consider conflicts of interest and unequal power dynamics between themselves and others with whom they work as clients or colleagues?
What is Dual Relationship?
400
The type document an agency has that includes organizational information, rules, and procedures for an employee, intern or volunteer to follow.
Either is acceptable: What is a policy and procedure manual? What is an employee/volunteer handbook?
400
• Use of Barriers (gloves, mask) • Appropriate Clothing • Appropriate Hazardous Waste Handling • Sanitizing surfaces (hands, tables, equipment)
What are examples of Universal Precautions?
400
• Research background of individual client • Read and research • Attend cultural events • Ask questions • Don’t assume/ Approach from a "not knowing" perspective • Know your own bias
What are behaviors to help increase cultural competency?
500
The developmental stage that includes: • Building on progress • Adjusting expectations • Heightened learning curve • Encountering challenges • Building supervisory relationships
What is the Exploration Stage (Stage II)?
500
• An HSP sharing membership in a social group with a helpee. • Intimacy/Sexual Relationship between co-workers or clients. • Family or Friend relationships that result in biased treatment or services.
What are Examples of Dual Relationships?
500
The coverage that protects students and faculty should a breach of Professional Standard of Care results in harm and a lawsuit.
What is Malpractice Insurance?
500
Breach of Duty+Harm caused by an everyday mistake?
What is Ordinary Negligence?
500
The term used when students face issues head on in order to sustain their learning in placement.
What is Engagement?
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