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Clinical Internship 6 - # 41500


T10 Assignment

NWCC Intern’s Clinic Handbook

 

 
Clinical Outreach Faculty (Preceptor)
Lynne C. Hvidsten, DC
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300
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Clinic Hours: 25/week

This course of study allows final term students the opportunity to work in a clinical setting that helps meet their learning and career objectives prior to graduation. Students who have completed all quantitative requirements for graduation may work in a private practice under the supervision of a qualified Preceptor. The extern functions as a closely supervised associate doctor who has the opportunity to practice and refine their clinical skills, while learning to manage all aspects of a private practice.
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The Institution-wide learning goals define the common ground that unites the programs within the university. They are purposefully broad so that the various colleges and schools can continue to develop their unique identities through varying ways in which the goals are met.

  1. Effective Communication
    Graduates will demonstrate effective verbal, non-verbal, and written communication skills in a wide variety of contexts, including collaborative activities.
  2. Self Directed and Lifelong Learning
    Graduates will be aware of the limits of one’s personal knowledge and experience and have an intellectual interest in scholarly and creative endeavors. Graduates will actively set appropriate learning goals, pursue them, and apply the knowledge gained.
  3. Ethical Reasoning
    Graduates will demonstrate a willingness to recognize the values of others while maintaining one’s own integrity, and act ethically and professionally in all endeavors.
  4. Individuals, Communities and Cultures
    Graduates will demonstrate awareness and sensitivity to the cultural and health practices of individuals and communities. Graduates will be able to identify appropriate health related resources.
  5. Service to the Community
    Graduates will understand and value the benefits of service to the community.
  6. Influence of Mind, Body and Spirit on Health
    Graduates will recognize the inter-relationship of the mind, body and spirit and the influence of extrinsic factors on an individual’s health.
  7. Critical Thought and Knowledge Acquisition
    Graduates will acquire, appraise and apply scientific information. Graduates will contextually organize and synthesize relevant information to address an issue or problem.
  8. Competence in one's Discipline
    Graduates will demonstrate competence of appropriate depth and scope for one's discipline.

Course Objectives
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The extern is able to negotiate a learning plan that allows a focus on the specific needs and interests that will best prepare the individual for graduation, licensure, and practice. There are no set learning objectives or requirements for this term (beyond what is stated under Requirements), since many students will be in placements in states/provinces that restrict the scope of practice for students. However, it is expected that the extern will have as broad and well-rounded an educational experience as possible, and that the extern will continue to working towards mastering the clinical competencies established throughout their clinical education. By the end of the 10th term, the extern should be able to demonstrate competency in each area listed below:

History and Physical Exam
 Record-keeping
X-ray & Lab Front Office Procedures
Diagnosis & Treatment Plan Insurance
Report of Findings Correspondence
Therapeutic Procedures Financial/Collections
Patient Education Legal Issues/Practice Ethics
Communication Business/Practice Management
Materials
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A. Required Text(s):

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B. Recommended Text(s):
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C. Required Materials for Lab:
  1. T-10 Packet, provided by the Dept. of Clinical Education
  2. Professional appearing attire
  3. Clinic jacket with name tag
  4. Doctor bag with equipment
  5. X-ray marking kit
  6. Black pen
  7. Required text: College of Chiropractic: NWCC Intern’s Clinic Handbook
  8. Other – as per Preceptor / Clinic Director
Assignments
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Complete the following requirements:
  1. Student researches and arranges placement using resources and counsel from the Dept. of Clinical Education and personal networking. The Department presents two Preceptorship Search Seminars each term to assist in this planning process.
  2. Student must complete a NWCC Preceptorship contract for each placement, as well as all relevant application material for the state/province the individual is going to.
  3. Attendance: Minimum of 25 hours per week, with a total of 300 hours for the term, minimum. Thirty of these hours may be claimed as T.A.C.
  4. Turn in Time Sheets at the end of each month (see calendar in packet).
  5. Turn in an acceptable T-10 Project (see instructions in packet).
  6. Turn in a Preceptor Experience Evaluation at the end of the term.
  7. Other duties as assigned by Clinic Director / Preceptor.
Attendance
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Minimum of 25 hours per week, with a total of 300 hours for the term, minimum. Thirty of these hours may be claimed as T.A.C.
Grading Criteria
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Midterm: Mid-term Evaluation of Extern Performance
T10 Project: Click here for instructions
Final: Final Evaluation of Extern Performance

This is a pass/fail course. To pass, the student must:

Failure to fulfill the above may result in the loss of clinic hours, vacation time, and/or a failing grade for the course.

Guaranteed grades are as follows:

Pass/Fail
Course Competencies
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N/A
  1. COGNITIVE DOMAIN

    N/A

    Conditions:
    N/A

  2. PSYCHOMOTOR DOMAIN

    N/A

  3. AFFECTIVE DOMAIN

    N/A
Weekly Calendar of Learning Objectives
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Please Note
This schedule of lecture and lab topics and quizzes and exams may be changed during the course of the trimester as circumstances require. Whenever possible, such changes will be announced in class before the date and time in question. You are responsible for anything that transpires during lectures and labs, even when you are unable to attend. In the event that you miss a class session, make sure you check with a classmate about any announcements or schedule changes which may have been made. Makeup exams are allowed only according to the policies described in the current student handbook, which is available in the Student Affairs office.

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