9.0 Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
By the end of this chapter, PSW students, Clinical Advisors (Fanshawe faculty), and PSW Preceptors will:
- Identify key expectations and requirements for the HLTH 3056 Community Professional Practice course, including the roles of PSW students, Clinical Advisors and agency PSW Preceptors.
- Describe how to access and use current, accessible resources and tools provided in the OER to support clinical learning and supervision.
- Explain the purpose and structure of the Clinical Placement Domains of Practice Competencies and how they align with the role of the PSW.
- Explain how clinical documentation, communication, and reflective practice can be applied in the Community Professional Practice setting.
- Identify the importance of collaboration between students, PSW Preceptors, Fanshawe College Clinical Advisors, Fanshawe College PSW Placement and Program Coordinator during the Community Professional Practice Placement course.
HLTH 3056 Community Professional Practice Placement
This course guides the PSW student apply all of the skills and concepts learned in your PSW program thus far.
The HLTH 3056 Community Professional Practice course enables students to work both independently and as part of the team while enhancing problem-solving and critical thinking skills within the role of the PSW. Students must maintain confidentiality, follow safety protocols, be organized, use client-centred professional communication, and document while providing care to clients, including individuals and families in a Community setting.
PSW students may be experiencing different shifts during their HLTH 3056 Community Professional Practice Placement course to develop a well-rounded understanding of the PSW role, routines, and responsibilities.
Throughout this course, students are expected to demonstrate reliability and accountability by adhering to the policies, guidelines, and regulations set by Fanshawe College and the Clinical Professional Practice agency.
Students will practice alongside an assigned PSW preceptor and be in frequent contact with the Clinical Advisor (Fanshawe College Faculty).
Alongside the Clinical Professional Practice Placement shifts, you will be independently completing online modules provided through Fanshawe Online. Please refer to HLTH 3056 Community Course Online Module Completion for more details.
To successfully pass the HLTH 3056 Community Professional Practice Placement and complete the PSW program, the student must demonstrate satisfactory performance in all five Domains of Practice Competencies and complete all requirements in the HLTH 3056 Online modules. Read Chapter 5.2 to review the Clinical Domains of Practice Competencies.
Adapted with permission from the HLTH 3056 Clinical Professional Practice Curriculum. 2025. © Fanshawe College.
