Recreation therapy practicum student program | veterans affairs

The practicum student program is an opportunity for students to observe recreation/art or music therapists in their clinical practice treating Veterans, and gain supervised experience

observing and conducting treatment interventions. * Practicum students shadow therapists through their normal routines; this may include conducting assessments, treatment planning,

therapeutic intervention, clinical documentation, program design, implementation, and evaluation. * Through the practicum program students are exposed to a variety of settings, specialty

programs and populations, and medical record documentation requirements. They are introduced to the recovery-oriented and evidence-based practices and modalities used by recreation and

creative arts therapists for specific populations/programs at VA Palo Alto. * Practicum students are expected to be directly observing the therapist, not providing support services such as

filing, cleaning, or organizing. Practicum students are responsible for: * Meeting with the practicum coordinator and completing the RTS application and orientation * Completing VA Voluntary

Service (VAVS) application and orientation * Communicating their practicum requirements of their university to the RTS practicum coordinator * Communicating effectively and in a timely

manner. Communicate any concerns to the therapist, practicum coordinator, or RTS supervisor * Following guidance and direction given by their RTS supervisor * Being punctual and arriving at

the correct location for shadowing * Adhering to the dress code for each individual program * Knowing and adhering to confidentiality laws and procedures * Officially tracking their hours

through Voluntary Service The individual university retains supervision of the students' academic process.