{"id":3485,"date":"2021-06-17T09:17:06","date_gmt":"2021-06-17T13:17:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/healthsciences\/?page_id=3485"},"modified":"2026-03-26T11:29:23","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T15:29:23","slug":"hstp-practicum-placements","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/healthsciences\/msc-in-health-science-technology-and-policy\/research-projects\/hstp-practicum-placements\/","title":{"rendered":"HSTP Practicum Placements"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"w-screen px-6 cu-section cu-section--white ml-offset-center md:px-8 lg:px-14\">\n    <div class=\"space-y-6 cu-max-w-child-max  md:space-y-10 cu-prose-first-last\">\n\n        \n                    \n                    \n            \n    <div class=\"cu-wideimage relative flex items-center justify-center mx-auto px-8 overflow-hidden md:px-16 rounded-xl not-prose  my-6 md:my-12 first:mt-0 bg-opacity-50 bg-cover bg-cu-black-50 py-24 md:py-28 lg:py-36 xl:py-48\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/carleton.ca\/healthsciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/247\/hs_banner1-768x336.jpg); background-position: 50% 50%;\">\n\n                    <div class=\"absolute top-0 w-full h-screen\" style=\"background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0.600);\"><\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"relative z-[2] max-w-4xl w-full flex flex-col items-center gap-2 cu-wideimage-image cu-zero-first-last\">\n            <header class=\"mx-auto mb-6 text-center text-white cu-pageheader cu-component-updated cu-pageheader--center md:mb-12\">\n\n                                    <h1 class=\"cu-prose-first-last font-semibold mb-2 text-3xl md:text-4xl lg:text-5xl lg:leading-[3.5rem] cu-pageheader--center text-center mx-auto after:left-px\">\n                        HSTP Practicum Placements\n                    <\/h1>\n                \n                            <\/header>\n        <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"w-full max-w-xl mx-auto overflow-hidden bg-white rounded-lg shadow-lg cu-stackedlist cu-component not-contained not-prose\">\n    <h2 class=\"px-6 py-4 text-base font-semibold border-b rounded-t-lg md:text-xl bg-gray-50 text-cu-black-800\">\n        Table of Contents\n    <\/h2>\n    <div class=\"grid cu-scrollto cu-stackedlist--toc cu-stackedlist--1 md:grid-cols-1\">\n            <div class=\"space-y-1\">\n                    \n            <div class=\"pl-4 text-cu-red-700\">\n                <div class=\"flex gap-2 pb-3 text-base md:text-lg\">\n                    <span class=\"font-light text-cu-black-700\">\n                        1.\n                    <\/span>\n\n                    <a href=\"#hlth-5801-hstp-practicum-placement\" class=\"font-medium hover:underline\">\n                        HLTH 5801: HSTP Practicum Placement\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n\n                            <\/div>\n                    \n            <div class=\"pl-4 text-cu-red-700\">\n                <div class=\"flex gap-2 pb-3 text-base md:text-lg\">\n                    <span class=\"font-light text-cu-black-700\">\n                        2.\n                    <\/span>\n\n                    <a href=\"#frequently-asked-questions-for-students\" class=\"font-medium hover:underline\">\n                        Frequently asked Questions for students\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n\n                            <\/div>\n                    \n            <div class=\"pl-4 text-cu-red-700\">\n                <div class=\"flex gap-2 pb-3 text-base md:text-lg\">\n                    <span class=\"font-light text-cu-black-700\">\n                        3.\n                    <\/span>\n\n                    <a href=\"#frequently-asked-questions-for-host-sites-and-supervisors\" class=\"font-medium hover:underline\">\n                        Frequently Asked Questions for Host Sites and Supervisors\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n\n                            <\/div>\n                    \n            <div class=\"pl-4 text-cu-red-700\">\n                <div class=\"flex gap-2 pb-3 text-base md:text-lg\">\n                    <span class=\"font-light text-cu-black-700\">\n                        4.\n                    <\/span>\n\n                    <a href=\"#practicum-placement-syllabus-template\" class=\"font-medium hover:underline\">\n                        Practicum Placement Syllabus Template\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n\n                            <\/div>\n                    \n            <div class=\"pl-4 text-cu-red-700\">\n                <div class=\"flex gap-2 pb-3 text-base md:text-lg\">\n                    <span class=\"font-light text-cu-black-700\">\n                        5.\n                    <\/span>\n\n                    <a href=\"#for-further-information-or-assistance-contact\" class=\"font-medium hover:underline\">\n                        For further information or assistance contact\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n\n                            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"hlth-5801-hstp-practicum-placement\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">HLTH 5801: HSTP Practicum Placement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This practicum supports students in gaining relevant and practical experience through applying course learning at approved organizations. Students are responsible for arranging the placement with an external partner where the practicum will be held, preparing a learning contract, and completing a field-based project deliverable and final report. Students must complete a minimum of 100 hours and a maximum of 150 hours to complete the practicum as well as meeting the expectations of the practicum site supervisor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The practicum placement is only an option for MSc in HSTP students who have completed two terms in their program.&nbsp; HLTH 5801 is worth 0.5 credit and can count toward the Health Sector Electives of the MSc in HSTP program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some examples of host sites for previously completed HSTP practicum placements include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Arctic Youth Network (AYN)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Canadian Blood Services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Canadian Clinical Trials Coordinating Centre (CCTCC) managed by Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (CHPCA)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Canadian Food Inspection Agency<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Canadian Institute of Health Research<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Canadian Integrated Program for Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance (CIPARS) &#8211; Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Canadian National Institute for the Blind<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Canadian Psychological Association<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Centre for Surveillance and Applied Research at the Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention Branch &#8211; PHAC<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>COVID-19 Health Portfolio Operations Centre &#8211; PHAC<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Injury Prevention Centre, School of Public Health, University of Alberta and the Canadian Collaborating Centres for Injury Prevention (CCCIP)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>National Collaborating Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCCID), University of Manitoba &amp; PHAC<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Knowledge Synthesis Group<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Task Force on Scientific Risk Assessment (TFSRA) &#8211; Health Canada<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Winchester District Memorial Hospital<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"frequently-asked-questions-for-students\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently asked Questions for students<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"w-screen px-6 cu-section cu-section--white ml-offset-center md:px-8 lg:px-14\">\n    <div class=\"space-y-6 cu-max-w-child-5xl  md:space-y-10 cu-prose-first-last\">\n\n        \n    \n    <dl class=\"cu-description cu-component-updated\">\n        \n    <div class=\"grid pt-4 pb-3 border-b accordion border-cu-black-100 md:pt-6 md:pb-5 first:border-t\">\n        <dt class=\"font-semibold not-prose\">\n            <button class=\"flex items-center justify-between w-full text-left accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-where-can-the-practicum-placement-take-place\">\n                <span class=\"flex-1 ml-auto text-left break-words whitespace-normal cu-icon\">\n                    Where can the practicum placement take place?\n                <\/span>\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-5 h-5 ml-auto transition-transform rotate-0 accordion__icon text-cu-black-500\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M8.25 4.5l7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/dt>\n        <dd class=\"p-0 mt-0 cu-prose cu-prose-first-last accordion__content md:p-0 md:mt-0\" hidden=\"\" id=\"accordion-where-can-the-practicum-placement-take-place\">\n            \n\n<p><span class=\"fontstyle0\">The placement can be with a government organization, NGO, company, or community group that does health, policy, or research work. Examples of possible placement sites can be Health Canada, Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Canada National Institute of the Blind, St. Mary\u2019s Home, Hospital Research Institutes, and Ottawa Community Housing. The work done on the placement must be of an academic nature and advance student skill sets; this includes research, intellectual skills development, knowledge translation training, advocacy training and so on.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n        <\/dd>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"grid pt-4 pb-3 border-b accordion border-cu-black-100 md:pt-6 md:pb-5 first:border-t\">\n        <dt class=\"font-semibold not-prose\">\n            <button class=\"flex items-center justify-between w-full text-left accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-are-there-considerations-for-paid-versus-unpaid-placements\">\n                <span class=\"flex-1 ml-auto text-left break-words whitespace-normal cu-icon\">\n                    Are there considerations for paid versus unpaid placements?\n                <\/span>\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-5 h-5 ml-auto transition-transform rotate-0 accordion__icon text-cu-black-500\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M8.25 4.5l7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/dt>\n        <dd class=\"p-0 mt-0 cu-prose cu-prose-first-last accordion__content md:p-0 md:mt-0\" hidden=\"\" id=\"accordion-are-there-considerations-for-paid-versus-unpaid-placements\">\n            \n\n<p><span class=\"fontstyle0\">Students <em class=\"myprefix-text-italic\">may or may not<\/em><em> <\/em>be paid for the work they do on the placement. The required documentation will vary depending on payment status (students who will not be paid are required to complete the \u201cunpaid placements letter to placement employers\u201d and \u201cunpaid placements student declaration of understanding and agreement\u201d forms).<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n        <\/dd>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"grid pt-4 pb-3 border-b accordion border-cu-black-100 md:pt-6 md:pb-5 first:border-t\">\n        <dt class=\"font-semibold not-prose\">\n            <button class=\"flex items-center justify-between w-full text-left accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-how-many-course-credits-is-the-placement-worth\">\n                <span class=\"flex-1 ml-auto text-left break-words whitespace-normal cu-icon\">\n                    How many course credits is the placement worth?\n                <\/span>\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-5 h-5 ml-auto transition-transform rotate-0 accordion__icon text-cu-black-500\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M8.25 4.5l7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/dt>\n        <dd class=\"p-0 mt-0 cu-prose cu-prose-first-last accordion__content md:p-0 md:mt-0\" hidden=\"\" id=\"accordion-how-many-course-credits-is-the-placement-worth\">\n            \n\n<p><span class=\"fontstyle0\">HLTH 5801 practicum placement is a half-credit course which is supervised by someone on site at the host organization and overseen by the HSTP Coordinator.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n        <\/dd>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"grid pt-4 pb-3 border-b accordion border-cu-black-100 md:pt-6 md:pb-5 first:border-t\">\n        <dt class=\"font-semibold not-prose\">\n            <button class=\"flex items-center justify-between w-full text-left accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-do-i-require-a-learning-contract\">\n                <span class=\"flex-1 ml-auto text-left break-words whitespace-normal cu-icon\">\n                    Do I require a learning contract?\n                <\/span>\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-5 h-5 ml-auto transition-transform rotate-0 accordion__icon text-cu-black-500\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M8.25 4.5l7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/dt>\n        <dd class=\"p-0 mt-0 cu-prose cu-prose-first-last accordion__content md:p-0 md:mt-0\" hidden=\"\" id=\"accordion-do-i-require-a-learning-contract\">\n            \n\n<p><span class=\"fontstyle0\">Students must co-develop a develop a learning contract aligned with their own interests through which they are able to explore some of the practical implications of what they have learned and are learning. A placement in HSTP offers a unique opportunity for both students and host organizations<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n        <\/dd>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"grid pt-4 pb-3 border-b accordion border-cu-black-100 md:pt-6 md:pb-5 first:border-t\">\n        <dt class=\"font-semibold not-prose\">\n            <button class=\"flex items-center justify-between w-full text-left accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-when-and-how-should-students-search-for-a-placement-site\">\n                <span class=\"flex-1 ml-auto text-left break-words whitespace-normal cu-icon\">\n                    When and how should students search for a placement site?\n                <\/span>\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-5 h-5 ml-auto transition-transform rotate-0 accordion__icon text-cu-black-500\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M8.25 4.5l7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/dt>\n        <dd class=\"p-0 mt-0 cu-prose cu-prose-first-last accordion__content md:p-0 md:mt-0\" hidden=\"\" id=\"accordion-when-and-how-should-students-search-for-a-placement-site\">\n            \n\n<p><span class=\"fontstyle0\">Students should start looking for a host organization for the placement as early as possible. Students may begin their practicum placement starting in third semester of the program. If a placement occurs at a site where the student already works or volunteers, there must be clear delineation between past work and the proposed deliverable of the placement. Any potential conflicts of interest (such as working with a family member or an organization they already have affiliations with) must be declared and addressed with the HSTP Coordinator prior to initiation of placement.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n        <\/dd>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"grid pt-4 pb-3 border-b accordion border-cu-black-100 md:pt-6 md:pb-5 first:border-t\">\n        <dt class=\"font-semibold not-prose\">\n            <button class=\"flex items-center justify-between w-full text-left accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-who-can-students-consult-with-about-the-practicum-placement\">\n                <span class=\"flex-1 ml-auto text-left break-words whitespace-normal cu-icon\">\n                    Who can students consult with about the practicum placement?\n                <\/span>\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-5 h-5 ml-auto transition-transform rotate-0 accordion__icon text-cu-black-500\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M8.25 4.5l7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/dt>\n        <dd class=\"p-0 mt-0 cu-prose cu-prose-first-last accordion__content md:p-0 md:mt-0\" hidden=\"\" id=\"accordion-who-can-students-consult-with-about-the-practicum-placement\">\n            \n\n<p><span class=\"fontstyle0\">Students should consult with the HSTP Coordinator before starting to look for a host organization. The most important thing at this point is to confirm that the type of placement being sought is appropriate and to clarify the expectations of the course and the requirements for the student. Students will need to research organizations that do the <\/span><span class=\"fontstyle0\">kind of work that they are interested in exploring for the practicum placement. The student will need to contact the organizations to determine if they are willing to take a practicum student. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"fontstyle0\">This is an optional course, so the onus is solely on the student to make it happen. Student is responsible for seeking the practicum opportunity and receiving approvals.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n        <\/dd>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"grid pt-4 pb-3 border-b accordion border-cu-black-100 md:pt-6 md:pb-5 first:border-t\">\n        <dt class=\"font-semibold not-prose\">\n            <button class=\"flex items-center justify-between w-full text-left accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-how-do-i-create-the-learning-objectives-and-deliverables-of-the-placement\">\n                <span class=\"flex-1 ml-auto text-left break-words whitespace-normal cu-icon\">\n                    How do I create the Learning Objectives and deliverable(s) of the placement?\n                <\/span>\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-5 h-5 ml-auto transition-transform rotate-0 accordion__icon text-cu-black-500\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M8.25 4.5l7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/dt>\n        <dd class=\"p-0 mt-0 cu-prose cu-prose-first-last accordion__content md:p-0 md:mt-0\" hidden=\"\" id=\"accordion-how-do-i-create-the-learning-objectives-and-deliverables-of-the-placement\">\n            \n\n<p><span class=\"fontstyle0\">Students are responsible for adding their agreed upon learning objectives to the provided course syllabus. The student will be responsible for discussing the project deliverable with the host organization supervisor the tasks that they will be doing in their placement. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"fontstyle2\"><em class=\"myprefix-text-italic\">Placement Description: <\/em>basic information describing the placement, including location, placement supervisor and the purpose and goals of the placement as an academic learning experience<br><em class=\"myprefix-text-italic\"> Learning Objectives:<\/em> a list of the knowledge and skills that will be acquired or developed through the placement and clear deliverables for the placement. The syllabus must be approved by the placement supervisor and the faculty supervisor<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n        <\/dd>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"grid pt-4 pb-3 border-b accordion border-cu-black-100 md:pt-6 md:pb-5 first:border-t\">\n        <dt class=\"font-semibold not-prose\">\n            <button class=\"flex items-center justify-between w-full text-left accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-what-is-the-process-for-course-registration-and-approval\">\n                <span class=\"flex-1 ml-auto text-left break-words whitespace-normal cu-icon\">\n                    What is the process for course registration and approval?\n                <\/span>\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-5 h-5 ml-auto transition-transform rotate-0 accordion__icon text-cu-black-500\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M8.25 4.5l7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/dt>\n        <dd class=\"p-0 mt-0 cu-prose cu-prose-first-last accordion__content md:p-0 md:mt-0\" hidden=\"\" id=\"accordion-what-is-the-process-for-course-registration-and-approval\">\n            \n\n<p><span class=\"fontstyle0\">Once the student has completed the course syllabus, learning contact and any other necessary paperwork from the site organization, the student must send all documents to the HSTP Coordinator (Dr. Francine Darroch) for approval. Upon approval, the documents will be emailed to the Graduate and Departmental Administrator (Claire MacArthur) who will process an override request so that the student can register for HLTH 5801 through Carleton Central. Registration must be completed no later than 2 business days prior to the last day of registration for the given term (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/registrar\/regulations\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/registrar\/regulations\/\">Registrar Dates and Deadlines<\/a><span class=\"fontstyle0\">).<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"fontstyle0\">Students must ensure that they register for HLTH 5801 during the term in which they plan to complete their practicum placement. For example: students who plan to complete their placement hours during the months of July and August will need to register for the full summer term (May to August).<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n        <\/dd>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"grid pt-4 pb-3 border-b accordion border-cu-black-100 md:pt-6 md:pb-5 first:border-t\">\n        <dt class=\"font-semibold not-prose\">\n            <button class=\"flex items-center justify-between w-full text-left accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-do-i-need-to-provide-proof-of-student-status-for-the-host-site\">\n                <span class=\"flex-1 ml-auto text-left break-words whitespace-normal cu-icon\">\n                    Do I need to provide Proof of Student Status for the Host Site?\n                <\/span>\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-5 h-5 ml-auto transition-transform rotate-0 accordion__icon text-cu-black-500\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M8.25 4.5l7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/dt>\n        <dd class=\"p-0 mt-0 cu-prose cu-prose-first-last accordion__content md:p-0 md:mt-0\" hidden=\"\" id=\"accordion-do-i-need-to-provide-proof-of-student-status-for-the-host-site\">\n            \n\n<p><span class=\"fontstyle0\">If your site requires evidence that you are a full time student, <\/span><span class=\"fontstyle0\">you can request proof of enrollment via Carleton Central: under Online Applications &gt;&gt; Request Transcript\/Certificate of Enrolment\/Verification of Student Status<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n        <\/dd>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"grid pt-4 pb-3 border-b accordion border-cu-black-100 md:pt-6 md:pb-5 first:border-t\">\n        <dt class=\"font-semibold not-prose\">\n            <button class=\"flex items-center justify-between w-full text-left accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-how-is-the-evaluation-for-the-practicum-placement-determined\">\n                <span class=\"flex-1 ml-auto text-left break-words whitespace-normal cu-icon\">\n                    How is the evaluation for the practicum placement determined? \n                <\/span>\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-5 h-5 ml-auto transition-transform rotate-0 accordion__icon text-cu-black-500\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M8.25 4.5l7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/dt>\n        <dd class=\"p-0 mt-0 cu-prose cu-prose-first-last accordion__content md:p-0 md:mt-0\" hidden=\"\" id=\"accordion-how-is-the-evaluation-for-the-practicum-placement-determined\">\n            \n\n<p><span class=\"fontstyle0\">The faculty supervisor assigns a standard letter grade based on feedback from the site supervisor and completion of the final report.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n        <\/dd>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <\/dl>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"frequently-asked-questions-for-host-sites-and-supervisors\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions for Host Sites and Supervisors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"w-screen px-6 cu-section cu-section--white ml-offset-center md:px-8 lg:px-14\">\n    <div class=\"space-y-6 cu-max-w-child-5xl  md:space-y-10 cu-prose-first-last\">\n\n        \n    \n    <dl class=\"cu-description cu-component-updated\">\n        \n    <div class=\"grid pt-4 pb-3 border-b accordion border-cu-black-100 md:pt-6 md:pb-5 first:border-t\">\n        <dt class=\"font-semibold not-prose\">\n            <button class=\"flex items-center justify-between w-full text-left accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-what-is-the-purpose-of-this-practicum\">\n                <span class=\"flex-1 ml-auto text-left break-words whitespace-normal cu-icon\">\n                    What is the purpose of this practicum? \n                <\/span>\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-5 h-5 ml-auto transition-transform rotate-0 accordion__icon text-cu-black-500\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M8.25 4.5l7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/dt>\n        <dd class=\"p-0 mt-0 cu-prose cu-prose-first-last accordion__content md:p-0 md:mt-0\" hidden=\"\" id=\"accordion-what-is-the-purpose-of-this-practicum\">\n            \n\n<p><span class=\"fontstyle0\">This practicum supports students in gaining relevant and practical experience through applying course learning at approved organizations. Students must complete a minimum of 100 hours and a maximum of 150 hours to complete the practicum as well as meeting expectations of the placement supervisor.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n        <\/dd>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"grid pt-4 pb-3 border-b accordion border-cu-black-100 md:pt-6 md:pb-5 first:border-t\">\n        <dt class=\"font-semibold not-prose\">\n            <button class=\"flex items-center justify-between w-full text-left accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-what-are-the-required-requested-qualifications-of-the-practicum-site-supervisor\">\n                <span class=\"flex-1 ml-auto text-left break-words whitespace-normal cu-icon\">\n                    What are the required\/requested qualifications of the practicum site supervisor?\n                <\/span>\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-5 h-5 ml-auto transition-transform rotate-0 accordion__icon text-cu-black-500\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M8.25 4.5l7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/dt>\n        <dd class=\"p-0 mt-0 cu-prose cu-prose-first-last accordion__content md:p-0 md:mt-0\" hidden=\"\" id=\"accordion-what-are-the-required-requested-qualifications-of-the-practicum-site-supervisor\">\n            \n\n<p><span class=\"fontstyle0\">A supervisor should be experienced in the area of supervision and be available to mentor the student over the duration of the practicum \u2013 including weekly check-ins with the student.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n        <\/dd>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"grid pt-4 pb-3 border-b accordion border-cu-black-100 md:pt-6 md:pb-5 first:border-t\">\n        <dt class=\"font-semibold not-prose\">\n            <button class=\"flex items-center justify-between w-full text-left accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-what-is-the-role-of-the-practicum-site-supervisor\">\n                <span class=\"flex-1 ml-auto text-left break-words whitespace-normal cu-icon\">\n                    What is the role of the practicum site supervisor?\n                <\/span>\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-5 h-5 ml-auto transition-transform rotate-0 accordion__icon text-cu-black-500\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M8.25 4.5l7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/dt>\n        <dd class=\"p-0 mt-0 cu-prose cu-prose-first-last accordion__content md:p-0 md:mt-0\" hidden=\"\" id=\"accordion-what-is-the-role-of-the-practicum-site-supervisor\">\n            \n\n<p><span class=\"fontstyle0\">Site supervisors should be able to mentor students; assist in preparing the learning contract (reviewing\/revising what the student has drafted) and agreeing upon a field-based project deliverable at the start of the practicum term; provide a brief interim and final evaluation of the student; contacting HSTP Coordinator to discuss any issues.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n        <\/dd>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"grid pt-4 pb-3 border-b accordion border-cu-black-100 md:pt-6 md:pb-5 first:border-t\">\n        <dt class=\"font-semibold not-prose\">\n            <button class=\"flex items-center justify-between w-full text-left accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-how-is-the-student-evaluated-what-is-the-role-of-the-supervisor-and-what-is-the-organization\">\n                <span class=\"flex-1 ml-auto text-left break-words whitespace-normal cu-icon\">\n                    How is the student evaluated\/what is the role of the supervisor and what is the organization\n                <\/span>\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-5 h-5 ml-auto transition-transform rotate-0 accordion__icon text-cu-black-500\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M8.25 4.5l7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/dt>\n        <dd class=\"p-0 mt-0 cu-prose cu-prose-first-last accordion__content md:p-0 md:mt-0\" hidden=\"\" id=\"accordion-how-is-the-student-evaluated-what-is-the-role-of-the-supervisor-and-what-is-the-organization\">\n            \n\n<p><span class=\"fontstyle0\">Students are expected to produce an agreed upon field-based project deliverable(s) for the organization. The student is evaluated based on the interim and final evaluation reports and their final report submitted to the HSTP coordinator.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n        <\/dd>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"grid pt-4 pb-3 border-b accordion border-cu-black-100 md:pt-6 md:pb-5 first:border-t\">\n        <dt class=\"font-semibold not-prose\">\n            <button class=\"flex items-center justify-between w-full text-left accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-how-are-practicums-arranged\">\n                <span class=\"flex-1 ml-auto text-left break-words whitespace-normal cu-icon\">\n                    How are practicums arranged? \n                <\/span>\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-5 h-5 ml-auto transition-transform rotate-0 accordion__icon text-cu-black-500\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M8.25 4.5l7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/dt>\n        <dd class=\"p-0 mt-0 cu-prose cu-prose-first-last accordion__content md:p-0 md:mt-0\" hidden=\"\" id=\"accordion-how-are-practicums-arranged\">\n            \n\n<p><span class=\"fontstyle0\">Students are responsible for arranging the placement themselves with guidance from the HSTP Coordinator. Students must prepare a learning contract, and complete a field-based project deliverable and final report. If a placement occurs at a site where the student already works or volunteers, there must be clear delineation between past work and the proposed deliverable of the placement. Any potential conflicts of interest (such as working with a family member or an organization they already have affiliations with) must be disclosed and addressed with the HSTP Coordinator prior to initiation of placement<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n        <\/dd>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"grid pt-4 pb-3 border-b accordion border-cu-black-100 md:pt-6 md:pb-5 first:border-t\">\n        <dt class=\"font-semibold not-prose\">\n            <button class=\"flex items-center justify-between w-full text-left accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-can-organizations-request-students\">\n                <span class=\"flex-1 ml-auto text-left break-words whitespace-normal cu-icon\">\n                    Can organizations request students? \n                <\/span>\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-5 h-5 ml-auto transition-transform rotate-0 accordion__icon text-cu-black-500\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M8.25 4.5l7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/dt>\n        <dd class=\"p-0 mt-0 cu-prose cu-prose-first-last accordion__content md:p-0 md:mt-0\" hidden=\"\" id=\"accordion-can-organizations-request-students\">\n            \n\n<p><span class=\"fontstyle0\">Organizations can send their requests to host an HSTP student to the Graduate Administrator and the details of the practicum placement will be shared with our eligible graduate cohort.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n        <\/dd>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"grid pt-4 pb-3 border-b accordion border-cu-black-100 md:pt-6 md:pb-5 first:border-t\">\n        <dt class=\"font-semibold not-prose\">\n            <button class=\"flex items-center justify-between w-full text-left accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-are-there-considerations-for-paid-versus-unpaid-placements\">\n                <span class=\"flex-1 ml-auto text-left break-words whitespace-normal cu-icon\">\n                    Are there considerations for paid versus unpaid placements? \n                <\/span>\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-5 h-5 ml-auto transition-transform rotate-0 accordion__icon text-cu-black-500\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M8.25 4.5l7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/dt>\n        <dd class=\"p-0 mt-0 cu-prose cu-prose-first-last accordion__content md:p-0 md:mt-0\" hidden=\"\" id=\"accordion-are-there-considerations-for-paid-versus-unpaid-placements\">\n            \n\n<p><span class=\"fontstyle0\">Students <em class=\"myprefix-text-italic\">may or may not<\/em><em> <\/em>be paid for the work they do on the placement. The required documentation will vary depending on payment status.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n        <\/dd>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <\/dl>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"practicum-placement-syllabus-template\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practicum Placement Syllabus Template<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Students who have found a host site, and have successfully secured a site supervisor, must prepare a learning contract and placement syllabus.&nbsp; The template can be found here &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/healthsciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/247\/Practicum-Placement-Syllabus-Template-final.pdf\">Practicum Placement Syllabus Template final<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"for-further-information-or-assistance-contact\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">For further information or assistance contact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"fontstyle0\"><strong>Graduate and Departmental Administrator:<\/strong> Claire MacArthur &#8211; <a href=\"mailto:claire.macarthur@carleton.ca\">claire.macarthur@carleton.ca<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"fontstyle0\"><strong>HSTP Coordinator:<\/strong> Dr. Renate Ysseldyk &#8211; <a href=\"mailto:RenateYsseldyk@cunet.carleton.ca\">RenateYsseldyk@cunet.carleton.ca&nbsp;<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>HLTH 5801: HSTP Practicum Placement This practicum supports students in gaining relevant and practical experience through applying course learning at approved organizations. Students are responsible for arranging the placement with an external partner where the practicum will be held, preparing a learning contract, and completing a field-based project deliverable and final report. 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