CONTRACT AMONG THE BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCE DEPARTMENT OF AMBROSE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE AND THE PRACTICUM STUDENT
This agreement specified the conditions and responsibilities of the practicum student in regards to fulfilling his/her off site requirements.
I.
The Practicum Student’s Responsibilities: a. To follow normal standards for an employee: punctuality, responsibility with keeping all scheduled appointments, appropriate professional attire, completion of all documentation and paperwork requirements in a timely manner, and maintaining a positive attitude. b. To sign and follow the mandates of the Statement of Confidentiality and the Statement of Ethical Behaviour at this site. c. To demonstrate their awareness of the important public relations aspects of their community activities outside of the practicum site. Although the student’s involvement with the agency may be part time, the general public may recognize him/her as “regular staff.” Therefore, the student’s personal demeanour and comments about the agency, its management and policies are to be handled with this as a consideration. d. To obtain supervision regarding all aspects of decision making regarding agency clients. Students are required to meet with their supervisor on a regular basis to assess their progress. e. To spend a minimum of 60 hours at the practicum agency, although these do not all have to be directly supervised hours. f. Any grievances or complaints will be directed to the student’s agency supervisor first. Most issues can be resolved through negotiation and clear communication. If, however, the student wishes to further present an issue, they must present their complaint in writing to both the agency supervisor and the college practicum coordinator.
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The Responsibilities of the Behavioural Science Department of Ambrose University College: a. Evaluation and referral of student for selection by the agency as a candidate who meets the basic requirements for practicum placement. b. Malpractice insurance coverage for the student placed at approved practicum site. c. Orientation to and timely information about the academic program in the Behavioural Science Department. d. Consultation by the Practicum coordinator(s) from Ambrose University College. e. Provision of Evaluation Forms to the onsite supervisor(s).
III.
Agreement Conditions: a. With respect to the Behavioural Science Student, he or she agrees to indemnify the Supervising Agency and Ambrose University College and save them from all manner of action, case of action, suit, claim, demand and cost whatsoever arising from any actions of the Behavioural Science Student during the pursuance of the practicum. b. Ambrose University College ensures the Behavioural Science Student is covered under a contract of comprehensive general liability insurance with an insurer licensed in Alberta. This shall insure against bodily injury, personal injury and property damage. c. By agreeing to the conditions of this contract the Behavioural Science Student waives his/her right to sue either the Agency or Ambrose University College for any bodily injury, personal injury or property damage they may incur.
Wherefore, the parties listed below sign this agreement:
__________________________________ Practicum Student __________________________________ Practicum Instructor
________________ Date __________________ Date