CE3. Student Responsibility for Learning During Clinical Education Experiences
Students are expected to take initiative for learning in the clinical setting. Students are expected to self-identify areas in which they need review, practice, or additional information; take the initiative to seek out appropriate resources; and act to remedy these learning needs.
Students are expected to be consistently prepared for responsibilities in the clinic. Often, this will require time outside of scheduled clinic hours, and may be self-directed or directed by the clinical instructor or DCE. Examples include but are not limited to: literature search, background reading, case presentations, in-service presentations, and written work such as reflections/self-assessments and draft documentation for the medical record and treatment plans, etc.
Students are expected to meet deadlines and complete work in accordance with the format required by clinical education faculty. Assignments/responsibilities not completed by an established deadline or according to standards will be reflected in the student’s performance evaluation.
In the event that students are asked to initiate or complete an assignment for an academic course based on an experience in the clinic (e.g. a case study), students should discuss the assignment with the clinical instructor and work within facility policies, including, but not limited to, policies protecting confidentiality of patient information. If the student becomes aware of an issue that may limit completion of the assignment, the student will notify the academic course faculty and take responsibility for collaborating with faculty to problem-solve the issue.