Clinical Experience
Description
A Clinical experience is a method of instruction that offers health care students a chance to synthesize new knowledge and apply previous knowledge. Students learn to manage the work flow through the development and achievement of learning objectives accomplished through a work experience. The level of instruction is basic, intermediate or advanced. A clinical experience should be properly sequenced within a program to ensure that students have developed a minimum level of technical competency prior to entering the work site. The intent of WBLE is to provide an opportunity to apply knowledge and skills acquired. It is recommended that students not be allowed to enroll for WBLE courses until after they have completed six (6) SCH or ninety-six (96) contact hours of coursework in their technical program major; or the student is participating in a program where the WBLE is correctly sequenced so that the work experience serves as an application of the classroom learning.
Workplace Setting
A clinical experience can only be in the field of health care. This includes all Health Professions and Related Sciences instructional programs except for sign language. The work experience must take place at sites approved by the college.
Workplace Supervision
The student is under the direct or close supervision of a qualified college faculty member or a clinical preceptor. A clinical preceptor is defined as a work site supervisor who oversees the daily, hands-on experiences of a health professions student in the work place. Direct supervision is defined as daily oversight, guidance, and review of the hands-on experiences and the daily organization of the student’s activities. Close supervision is defined as remaining within a short distance in time or space, constant oversight, guidance, and review of the hands-on experiences and daily organization of the student’s activities.
Student Compensation
A clinical experience is unpaid. The student will receive college credit or continuing education units (CEU) for the clinical experience. The assignment of credit hours or CEU is based upon the contact hours in the course.
Length of WBLE
A clinical experience can be offered in a 16-week format or less. The minimum length of the course is determined by the student meeting the required contact hours, without having to work more than a 40-hour work week. It is recommended that a student not exceed a total of 40 hours per week for both course and work time.
Seminar or Lecture Component
A lecture or seminar component is not required for a clinical experience.
Student Responsibilities
- Ensure all of the requirements of the WBLE program are performed as outlined in this handbook.
- Read and sign the Training Station Agreement form.
- Establish learning objectives in conjunction with the supervisor and instructor/coordinator. Complete and sign the Evaluation Form - Learning Objectives to document the agreed upon learning objectives.
- Participate in a minimum of two on-site visits with the supervisor and instructor/coordinator.
Supervisor Responsibilities
- Read and sign the Training Station Agreement form.
- Establish learning objectives in conjunction with the student and instructor/coordinator. Sign the Evaluation Form - Learning Objectives to document the agreed upon learning objectives.
- Participate in a minimum of two on-site visits with the student and instructor/coordinator.
- Evaluate the learning objectives and document on the Evaluation Form - Learning Objectives whether the student completed them in a satisfactory or unsatisfactory manner.
- Complete an Evaluation Form - Basic Workplace Skills/Attributes to document student demonstration of the basic workplace skills.
Instructor / Coordinator Responsibilities
- Read and sign the Training Station Agreement form.
- Establish learning objectives in conjunction with the student and instructor/coordinator. Sign the Evaluation Form - Learning Objectives to document the agreed upon learning objectives.
- Participate in a minimum of two on-site visits with the student and supervisor.
- Make a final determination of the student’s grade as described in the course syllabus.
Internship
Description
An internship is a method of instruction that offers students the chance to synthesize new knowledge and apply previous knowledge. Students learn to manage the work flow through the development and achievement of learning objectives accomplished through a work experience. An internship typically involves some level of on-site supervised instruction and is suited for fields in professional services (e.g. childcare, social work, etc.). The work experience must be related to the student’s field of study. The level of instruction is basic, intermediate or advanced. An internship should be properly sequenced within a program to ensure that students have developed a minimum level of technical competency prior to entering the work site. The intent of WBLE is to provide an opportunity to apply knowledge and skills acquired. It is recommended that students not be allowed to enroll for WBLE courses until after they have completed six (6) SCH or ninety-six (96) contact hours of coursework in their technical program major; or the student is participating in a program where the WBLE is correctly sequenced so that the work experience serves as an application of the classroom learning.
Workplace Setting
An internship can be in any career field other than health care, except when allowed by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) through the Workforce Education Course Manual (WECM). The work experience must take place at sites approved by the college.
Workplace Supervision
The student is under the direct supervision of an external site supervisor. Direct supervision is defined as daily oversight, guidance, and review of the hands-on experiences and the daily organization of the student’s activities.
Student Compensation
An internship can be a paid or unpaid experience. The student will receive college credit or continuing education units (CEU) for the internship experience. The assignment of credit hours or CEU is based upon the contact hours in the course.
Length of WBLE
An internship can be offered in a 16-week format or less. The minimum length of the course is determined by the student meeting the required contact hours, without having to work more than a 40-hour work week. It is recommended that a student not exceed a total of 40 hours per week for both course and work time.
Seminar or Lecture Component
A lecture or seminar component is not required for an internship.
Student Responsibilities
- Ensure all of the requirements of the WBLE program are performed as outlined in this handbook.
- Read and sign the Training Station Agreement form.
- Establish learning objectives in conjunction with the supervisor and instructor/coordinator. Complete and sign the Evaluation Form - Learning Objectives to document the agreed upon learning objectives.
- Participate in a minimum of two on-site visits with the supervisor and instructor/coordinator.
Supervisor Responsibilities
- Read and sign the Training Station Agreement form.
- Establish learning objectives in conjunction with the student and instructor/coordinator. Sign the Evaluation Form - Learning Objectives to document the agreed upon learning objectives.
- Participate in a minimum of two on-site visits with the student and instructor/coordinator.
- Evaluate the learning objectives and document on the Evaluation Form - Learning Objectives whether the student completed them in a satisfactory or unsatisfactory manner.
- Complete an Evaluation Form - Basic Workplace Skills/Attributes to document student demonstration of the basic workplace skills.
Instructor / Coordinator Responsibilities
- Read and sign the Training Station Agreement form.
- Establish learning objectives in conjunction with the student and instructor/coordinator. Sign the Evaluation Form - Learning Objectives to document the agreed upon learning objectives.
- Participate in a minimum of two on-site visits with the student and supervisor.
- Make a final determination of the student’s grade as described in the course syllabus.
Practicum
Description
A practicum is a method of instruction that offers students the opportunity to gain practical experience, enhance skills, and integrate knowledge through the development and achievement of learning objectives accomplished through a work experience. The work experience must be related to the student’s field of study. The level of instruction is basic for career exploration, intermediate for any program, and advanced for health care. A practicum should be properly sequenced within a program to ensure that students have developed a minimum level of technical competency prior to entering the work site. The intent of WBLE is to provide an opportunity to apply knowledge and skills acquired. It is recommended that students not be allowed to enroll for WBLE courses until after they have completed six (6) SCH or ninety-six (96) contact hours of coursework in their technical program major; or the student is participating in a program where the WBLE is correctly sequenced so that the work experience serves as an application of the classroom learning.
Workplace Setting
A practicum experience can be in any career field. The work experience must take place at sites approved by the college.
Workplace Supervision
The student is under the direct supervision of a qualified college faculty member or a clinical preceptor for health programs. The student is under the indirect supervision of an external site supervisor for non-health related programs. A clinical preceptor is defined as a work site supervisor who oversees the daily, hands-on experiences of a health profession student in the work place. Direct supervision is defined as daily oversight, guidance, and review of the hands-on experiences and the daily organization of the student’s activities. Indirect supervision is defined as general oversight and guidance of the hands-on experiences, periodic review of the student’s progress, and overall organization of the student’s activities.
Student Compensation
A practicum can be a paid or unpaid experience. The student will receive college credit or continuing education units (CEU) for the practicum experience. The assignment of credit hours or CEU is based upon the contact hours in the course.
Length of ELE
A practicum can be offered in a 16-week format or less. The minimum length of the course is determined by the student meeting the required contact hours, without having to work more than a 40-hour work week. It is recommended that a student not exceed a total of 40 hours per week for both course and work time.
Seminar or Lecture Component
A lecture or seminar component is not required for a practicum.
Student Responsibilities
- Ensure all of the requirements of the WBLE program are performed as outlined in this handbook.
- Read and sign the Training Station Agreement form.
- Establish learning objectives in conjunction with the supervisor and instructor/coordinator. Complete and sign the Evaluation Form - Learning Objectives to document the agreed upon learning objectives.
- Participate in a minimum of two on-site visits with the supervisor and instructor/coordinator.
Supervisor Responsibilities
- Read and sign the Training Station Agreement form.
- Establish learning objectives in conjunction with the student and instructor/coordinator. Sign the Evaluation Form - Learning Objectives to document the agreed upon learning objectives.
- Participate in a minimum of two on-site visits with the student and instructor/coordinator.
- Evaluate the learning objectives and document on the Evaluation Form - Learning Objectives whether the student completed them in a satisfactory or unsatisfactory manner.
- Complete an Evaluation Form - Basic Workplace Skills/Attributes to document student demonstration of the basic workplace skills.
Instructor / Coordinator Responsibilities
- Read and sign the Training Station Agreement form.
- Establish learning objectives in conjunction with the student and instructor/coordinator. Sign the Evaluation Form - Learning Objectives to document the agreed upon learning objectives.
- Participate in a minimum of two on-site visits with the student and supervisor.
- student, on-site supervisor and instructor/coordinator.
- Make a final determination of the student’s grade as described in the course syllabus.
Cooperative Education
Description
Cooperative Education (co-op) is a method of instruction that offers students the opportunity to gain practical experience, enhance skills, and integrate knowledge through the development and achievement of learning objectives accomplished through a work experience. The work experience must be related to the student’s field of study. The level of instruction is intermediate or advanced. A co-op should be properly sequenced within a program to ensure that students have developed a minimum level of technical competency prior to entering the work site. The intent of WBLE is to provide an opportunity to apply knowledge and skills. It is recommended that students not be allowed to enroll for WBLE courses until after they have completed six (6) SCH or ninety-six (96) contact hours of coursework in their technical program major; or the student is participating in a program where the WBLE is correctly sequenced so that the work experience serves as an application of the classroom learning.
Workplace Setting
A co-op experience can be in any career field other than health care, except when allowed by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) through the Workforce Education Course Manual (WECM). The work experience must take place at sites approved by the college.
Workplace Supervision
The employer is responsible for the indirect supervision of the student at the work site. Indirect supervision is defined as general oversight and guidance of the hands-on experiences, periodic review of the student’s progress, and overall organization of the student’s activities.
Student Compensation
A co-op may be a paid or unpaid experience. The student will receive college credit or continuing education units (CEU) for the co-op experience. The assignment of credit hours or CEU is based upon the contact hours in the course.
Length of WBLE
A co-op can be offered in a 16-week format or less. The minimum length of the course is determined by the student meeting the required contact hours, without having to work more than a 40-hour work week. It is recommended that a student not exceed a total of 40 hours per week for both course and work time.
Seminar or Lecture Component
A lecture or seminar component is required for each co-op course. The seminar content should reflect the student’s needs and should enhance the overall experience.
Student Responsibilities
- Ensure all of the requirements of the WBLE program are performed as outlined in this handbook.
- Read and sign the Training Station Agreement form.
- Establish learning objectives in conjunction with the supervisor and instructor/coordinator. Complete and sign the Evaluation Form - Learning Objectives to document the agreed upon learning objectives.
- Participate in a minimum of two on-site visits with the supervisor and instructor/coordinator.
- Participate in the required seminar activities.
Supervisor Responsibilities
- Read and sign the Training Station Agreement form.
- Establish learning objectives in conjunction with the student and instructor/coordinator. Sign the Evaluation Form - Learning Objectives to document the agreed upon learning objectives.
- Participate in a minimum of two on-site visits with the student and instructor/coordinator.
- Evaluate the learning objectives and document on the Evaluation Form - Learning Objectives whether the student completed them in a satisfactory or unsatisfactory manner.
- Complete an Evaluation Form - Basic Workplace Skills/Attributes to document student demonstration of the basic workplace skills.
Instructor / Coordinator Responsibilities
- Read and sign the Training Station Agreement form.
- Establish learning objectives in conjunction with the student and instructor/coordinator. Sign the Evaluation Form - Learning Objectives to document the agreed upon learning objectives.
- Participate in a minimum of two on-site visits with the student and supervisor.
- Provide 16 hours of seminar activities. Seminars may be conducted as a group or on an individualized basis. Seminar attendance should be documented.
- Make a final determination of the student’s grade as described in the course syllabus.
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