7.3 Clinical Instructor Professional Practice Expectations

Provision of Student Feedback

Guidance and feedback will be provided to the learner by the student’s clinical instructor throughout the course to provide guidance and assistance. This feedback will be provided in consultation with the PSW mentor/preceptor who is working with the individual student.

Clinical instructors will provide ongoing feedback and complete the practice evaluation at the middle and end of the term with the student. A Collaborative Success Plan (CSP) (see Appendix D) may be initiated between the student and the clinical instructor, in consultation with the program coordinator, if at-risk behaviours are displayed and professional practice domains are not being met by the student.

The clinical instructor will meet with the student and discuss and develop a CSP to provide feedback and to develop strategies for the student’s success in the course (A CSP is not meant to be punitive). Examples of CSP initiation may include: repeated absenteeism, late arrivals, unprofessional or safety concerns, concerns in any of the domains of practice competencies. Ensure to connect with the program coordinator to provide updates or if assistance is required.

Clinical Practice Professional Practice evaluation is based on student performance of the program competencies and completion of:

• Attendance
• Reflective Practice Activities
• Data Collection
• Course Assignments
• Conference Discussion & Participation (presentation)
• Appropriate and professional behaviour at all times
• Demonstration of satisfactory progression in all five domains of practice (see Chapter 5.2)
• Skills Integration Day at the College

Unit Assignment Sheet

To support both students and PSW staff, clinical instructors are encouraged to develop an assignment sheet. This sheet will state the student’s name, the PSW staff member they are assigned to that day, and which resident they are providing their focused care for. In addition, it is recommended to provide the focus of the PSW group for that week with the course learning outcomes. This serves as a roadmap for both students and PSW staff and provides clarity, consistency, and alignment with course outcomes.

Student Evaluation

The final grade in the course will be a:

or an

Students are expected to attend all placement days in order to be successful in the course. Frequent absences may result in an unsatisfactory grade.

Student progress is assessed on the basis of resident care and participation in reflective practice. It is expected that students will reflect on their care and learning. Clinical instructors will provide guidance and ongoing feedback, and complete the practice evaluation at the middle and end of the term.

The Fanshawe clinical instructor will liaise with the students’ preceptors and PSW staff throughout the course to provide guidance and assistance whenever necessary.

A passing grade in HLTH 3054 is dependant on:

a) Satisfactory clinical performance in assigned placement.

b) All formed being signed and dated:

As a clinical instructor, it is important to guide students in the week-to-week expectations of practice. A sample weekly schedule is provided in the Clinical Professional Practice Course Curriculum found in the HLTH 3054 Course Shell on FanshaweOnline. The curriculum assignments and student evaluation forms are also found in the course content section.

At the beginning of the Professional Practice Placement, it is important for the clinical instructor to:

• In consultation with the clinical placement coordinator, arrange and review orientation expectations with the agency and students. Ensure to email students the date and time to attend the clinical agency orientation.
• Email students an introduction to introduce yourself, provide course expectations, agency orientation details, and what students should bring on their first day, directions to the agency, and where students should park.
• On the first day or at the student orientation (on campus or at the agency), review course requirements, including assignments, reflection practice activities, and professional practice domains.
• Complete and collect learning & conduct agreements (found in the curriculum package).
• Review handwashing/PPE day 1 or 2 at the agency.
• Create a seek and find list for students for their first/second day.

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HLTH 3055 PSW Clinical Consolidation Professional Practice Schedule

To be completed towards the end of HLTH-3054 (week 4).

Prior to the end of the HLTH 3054 Clinical Professional Practice course, instructors will schedule students for their PSW Clinical Consolidation Experience with an assigned PSW preceptor in consultation with the agency scheduling department. This may include one day with the Activation/Activity Department (agency dependent).

Please note: Some agencies will create the schedule for the PSW students and notify the instructor of this schedule.

The clinical agency, clinical instructor, placement coordinator, and each student will be made aware of the assigned schedule prior to the end of the HLTH 3054 course.