Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student.
Student Conduct
Weatherford College has the responsibility and authority to formulate and enforce rules of student conduct that are appropriate and necessary to further the educational goals of the College and its students. Students who enroll must accept responsibility for their behavior and for their ultimate success in higher education. To create a positive climate for learning, Weatherford College expects all students to abide by a Code of Student Behavior. To summarize:
Students must maintain high standards of scholastic honesty. Violations of the Code of Student Behavior include but are not limited to cheating on tests or assignments, plagiarism, and collusion; violence or threats of violence; loud or abusive language; and failure to comply with the direction of College officials and instructors.
Attendance
Attendance for the practicum student is an absolute must. The student in DAAC 1166 needs to average seven hours per week for a sixteen week period. If for any reason the student is unable to attend their practicum site they are required to call their college supervisor and their agency to let them know.
Grade Information
This class will be graded on a letter grade basis. To receive a passing grade the student must complete all hours required (112 hours), provide documentation from the Qualified Credentialed Counselor stating that all hours were completed with competency in all areas required. These areas are screening, assessing, counseling individuals and groups, treatment planning, case management, crisis management, education, referral, and reports and recordkeeping. The student also is required to complete assignments posted in a MOODLE classroom, mainly forum discussion between students, and weekly communication with the class instructor through emails. Forum discussions will count for 10% of the final grade, and weekly emails to instructor will count for another 10% of the final grade. Reflection paper(s) through the semester may be required, determined by the instructor.
Recommended Reading
TAP 21: Addiction Counseling Competencies: The knowledge, skills, and Attitudes of Professional Practice
- As outlined in the learning plan, apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry and will demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry.
- Demonstrate an understanding of substance abuse and dependence
- Show treatment knowledge
- Describe professional readiness
- Explain clinical evaluation
- Demonstrate treatment planning
- Perform referrals
- Explain service coordination
- Perform counseling with individuals and groups
- Demonstrate documentation skills
- Discuss professional and ethical responsibilities
ADA Statement:
Any student with a documented disability (e.g. learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc.) may contact the Office on the Weatherford College Weatherford Campus to request reasonable accommodations. Phone: 817-598-6350 Office Location: Office Number 118 in the Student Services Building, upper floor. Physical Address: Weatherford College 225 College Park Drive Weatherford, TX.