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UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICE OF PUBLIC HEALTH PRACTICE

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICE OF PUBLIC HEALTH PRACTICE. Online Practicum Orientation Must be Completed before you start your practicum. Welcome to the On-Line Practicum Orientation.

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UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICE OF PUBLIC HEALTH PRACTICE

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  1. UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTHOFFICE OF PUBLIC HEALTH PRACTICE Online Practicum Orientation Must be Completed before you start your practicum

  2. Welcome to the On-Line Practicum Orientation • There are two sections to this orientation. In the first, the requirements for the practicum are outlined. In the second, you are introduced to the essential services of public health. • After you finish the second section you will complete a five question quiz (available October 1, 2006) – this must be completed before you register for the practicum course.

  3. Goals of this Presentation • Introduce the purpose of the practicum • Outline the requirements of the practicum • Outline roles and responsibilities • Provide information so that you may succeed academically and develop professionally

  4. The Practicum is a Unique Learning Opportunity It allows you to: • Satisfy the academic requirement for the MPH and DrPH programs • Apply classroom learning • Be engaged in a planned, supervised and evaluated experience • Meet your academic goals and follow your professional interests

  5. A Student’s Words of Wisdom • Plan a practicum in your field of interest • Set specific objectives/goals • Discuss these with your faculty sponsor & site preceptor (supervisor) before you go on site • Make arrangements early (at least a semester ahead of time) so that you have a smooth productive internship Jenny Coley, DrPH

  6. Community Preceptor CommentsSummer 2006 • “I really enjoy your students. They really help out and always offer unique ideas that make the projects better.” • “We always appreciate your students as they are top tier and contribute fully to the policy, products and processes created by this office.”

  7. Student CommentsSummer 2006 • “My project was well-received and, although it took a lot of work, it gave me a sense of accomplishment at the end.” • “It was an outstanding experience in which I gained an extensive background.” • “It was a great learning opportunity.” • “The project must be planned before the start of the practicum.” • “I really loved my experience – the atmosphere and especially the people were extremely conducive to learning.”

  8. Practicum Next Semester?Now What? • Complete online orientation • Discuss interests and potential sites with your advisor • Check out sites posted by the Office of Public Health Practice • Contact potential sites • Choose a site and complete a learning contract

  9. Minimum Practicum Requirements • Completion of online orientation • Completed, signed and submitted learning contract • Completion of assigned projects • Completion of practicum product • Active participation in online practicum seminar • Posting of project abstract to Blackboard • Completion of electronic evaluation

  10. What can I do at my practicum? • Complete a needs assessment • Develop a program • Evaluate a program • Collect and/or analyze data • Complete a policy analysis • Conduct a pilot research project

  11. Finding a Practicum! • The Office of Public Health Practice will assist, however, it is primarily the student’s responsibility • Current opportunities are listed on the Find a Practicum Search section of the Office of Public Health Practice webpage • Almost every week you are sent recent postings • Many students develop their own practicum in consultation with faculty

  12. Who is Involved with the Practicum Once You Identify a Specific Project? • The faculty sponsor assists you in defining your learning objectives, meets with you as needed and submits your grade • The community preceptor assists you in matching your learning objectives to the project, provides you with an orientation to the organization, provides day-to-day oversight and submits an evaluation

  13. Selecting Your Faculty Sponsor It’s Your Choice: • Your advisor • A faculty member with whom you have a supportive student/faculty relationship • A faculty member whose interest and/or research relates to your project

  14. International Students Guidelines for international students are provided in the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Section of our webpage. All procedures must be followed.

  15. Registering for the Practicum • Register for PH9997 – Practicum Public Health • You can register for 1-9 hours of credit however only 3 credit hours may be applied toward your degree program • It is highly recommended that students complete a three credit practicum representing 180 hour of experience • The number of credit hours should take into consideration: • hours on site – four hours on site equals one credit • difficulty of objectives

  16. What is the Online Practicum Seminar? • Co-taught by a faculty member and a public health practitioner • Six to seven sessions during the 15 week practicum are completed online. All material is available through Blackboard (https://bb.uth.tmc.edu/index3.html or go to Quick Links) • Students are required to actively participate in all discussions and reflection sessions • Students are required to post an abstract of their project on Blackboard before a grade is posted

  17. What is a learning contract? • An agreement between the student, community preceptor and faculty sponsor • Outlines the student’s scope of work – including measurable learning objectives, timelines and deliverables A LEARNING CONTRACT MUST BE SUBMITTED BEFORE YOU START YOUR PRACTICUM

  18. Learning Contract • Clarifies • Goals/objectives • Methods • Timelines • Deliverable (final product) A LEARNING CONTRACT MUST BE SUBMITTED BEFORE YOU START YOUR PRACTICUM

  19. Learning Contract Form The form can be completed online. Three signatures are required – yours, your community preceptor and faculty advisor. A copy of the completed and signed form must be forwarded to the Office of Public Health Practice/regional campus before the first day of the practicum.

  20. Responsibilities • Student • Faculty Sponsor • Community Preceptor

  21. Student Responsibilities • Complete and submit a signed learning contract • Complete the practicum orientation and quiz (https://inside.uthouston.edu/sph/practica/quiz.htm) • Develop a proposal if you want your practicum to lead to a practice-based culminating experience • Register for PH 9997 • Comply with policies and procedures of organization • Complete assignments in a timely fashion • Maintain communication with faculty sponsor as needed • Participate in online seminar on Blackboard • Complete seminar assignments – post abstract • Complete online evaluation

  22. Community Preceptor Responsibilities • Assists in completing the learning contract • Provides an orientation to the organization • Provides an appropriate workspace • Oversees on-site activities • Participates in meetings as requested • Completes an electronic evaluation

  23. Faculty Sponsor Responsibilities • Assists the student in selecting their site • Assists in completing the learning contract • Assists in determining if criteria for culminating experience are met • Participates in meetings as requested • Monitors progress • Assesses completeness of final product and posts a grade/comment card

  24. Practicum Checklist • A practicum checklist is available on the webpage – it addresses pre-, during- and post- practicum requirements

  25. Final Product • Must meet the needs of your community preceptor • May be a report, poster, grant, journal article etc., etc. • If it is a report, use the following format • Introduction/Statement of the Problem – why is this an important public health issue • Specific Aims/Learning Objectives • Methods/Procedures • Findings/Accomplishments/Public Health Implications

  26. Evaluations • An electronic evaluation is completed by the student and community preceptor • Aggregate evaluation reports are prepared for divisions • An executive summary is prepared for community preceptors • Your faculty sponsor is responsible for posting grades

  27. Section Two Orientation to the Essential Services of Public Health Source: CDC, Practice Office

  28. National Public Health Performance Standards ProgramOrientation to the Essential Public Health Services

  29. A little history… • Three core functions (1988 IOM Report) • Assessment • Policy Development • Assurance • Core Functions Steering Committee (1994) • Public Health in America statement

  30. Essential Public Health Services • Developed by the Core Public Health Functions Steering Committee (1994) • Included reps from national organizations and federal agencies • Charge: To provide a description and definition of public health • Developed the “Public Health in America” statement

  31. Vision: Healthy People in Healthy Communities Mission: Promote Physical and Mental Health and Prevent Disease, Injury, and Disability

  32. Public Health • Prevents epidemics and the spread of disease • Protects against environmental hazards • Prevents injuries • Promotes and encourages healthy behaviors • Responds to disasters and assists communities in recovery • Assures the quality and accessibility of health services

  33. Essential Services of Public Health • Monitor health status • Diagnose and investigate • Inform, educate, and empower • Mobilize community partnerships • Develop policies and plans • Enforce laws and regulations • Link people to needed services / assure care • Assure a competent workforce • Evaluate health services • Research

  34. The Essential Services as a Framework • Used as a foundation for the National Public Health Performance Standards Program (NPHPSP) instruments • Provides a foundation for any public health activity • Describes public health at both the state and local levels • NPHPSP Instruments include sections addressing each ES

  35. Assessment Instruments State public health system Local public health system Local governance Partners CDC APHA ASTHO NPHPSP • NACCHO • NALBOH • NNPHI • PHF

  36. Understand health issues at the state and community levels (Or “what’s going on in our state/community? Do we know how healthy we are?”) Identify and respond to health problems or threats (Or “Are we ready to respond to health problems or threats? How quickly do we find out about problems? How effective is our response?”) Keep people informed about health issues and healthy choices. (Or “How well do we keep all people and segments of our State informed about health issues?”) The EPHS “in English”

  37. 4. Engage people and organizations in health issues. (Or “How well do we really get people and organizations engaged in health issues?”) 5. Plan and implement sound health policies. (Or “What policies promote health in our State? How effective are we in planning and in setting health policies?”) Enforce public health laws and regulations. (Or “When we enforce health regulations are we up-to-date, technically competent, fair and effective?”) The EPHS “in English”

  38. Make sure people receive the medical care they need. (Or “Are people receiving the medical care they need?”) 8. Maintain a competent public health and medical workforce. (Or “Do we have a competent public health staff? How can we be sure that our staff stays current?”) 9. Evaluate and improve programs. (Or “Are we doing any good? Are we doing things right? Are we doing the right things?”) 10. Support innovation and identify and use best practices. (Or “Are we discovering and using new ways to get the job done?”) The EPHS “in English”

  39. Monitor Health to Identify and Solve Community Health Problems • Accurate, periodic assessment of the community’s health status, including: • Identification of health risks • Attention to vital statistics and disparities • Identifications of assets and resources • Utilization of methods and technology (e.g., GIS) to interpret and communicate data • Population health registries

  40. Diagnose and Investigate Health Problems and Hazards in the Community • Timely identification and investigation of health threats • Availability of diagnostic services, including laboratory capacity • Response plans to address major health threats

  41. Inform, Educate, and Empower People About Health Issues • Initiatives using health education and • communication sciences to: • Build knowledge and shape attitudes • Inform decision-making choice • Develop skills and behaviors for healthy living • Health education and health promotion partnerships within the community to support healthy living • Media advocacy and social marketing

  42. Mobilize Community Partnerships to Identify and Solve Health Problems • Constituency development and identification of system partners and stakeholders • Coalition development • Formal and informal partnerships to promote health improvement

  43. Develop Policies and Plans That Support Individual and Community Health Efforts • Policy development to protect health and guide public health practice • Community and state planning • Alignment of resources to assure successful planning

  44. Enforce Laws and Regulations That Protect Health and Ensure Safety • Review, evaluation, and revision of legal authority, laws, and regulations • Education about laws and regulations • Advocating of regulations needed to protect and promote health • Support of compliance efforts and enforcement as needed

  45. Link People to Needed Personal Health Services and Assure the Provision of Health Care when Otherwise Unavailable • Identifying populations with barriers to care • Effective entry into a coordinated system of clinical care • Ongoing care management • Culturally appropriate and targeted health information for at risk population groups • Transportation and other enabling services

  46. Assure a Competent Public and Personal Healthcare Workforce • Assessment of the public health and personal health workforce • Maintaining public health workforce standards • Efficient processes for licensing / credentialing requirements • Use of public health competencies • Quality improvement and life-long learning • Leadership development • Cultural competence

  47. Evaluate Effectiveness, Accessibility, and Quality of Personal and Population-based Health Services • Evaluation answers • Are we doing things right? • Are we doing the right things? • Evaluation must be ongoing and should examine: • Personal health services • Population based services • The public health system • Evaluation should drive resource allocation and program improvement

  48. Research for New Insights and Innovative Solutions to Health Problems • Identification and monitoring of innovative solutions and cutting-edge research to advance public health • Linkages between public health practice and academic / research settings • Epidemiological studies, health policy analyses and health systems research.

  49. Quiz Available October 1, 2006 For practicum starting after December 2006, the quiz must be submitted before you can register for PH 9997

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