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AM1034 Clinical Practice Skills

This course is designed to build on the knowledge and skills acquired in professional practice skills. Students will expand their skills of system navigation. Through this course students will learn more formalized clinical practice skills that are used in supporting clients with the planned change process. In this course, students will develop the practical skills of assessment, planning, intervention, review and evaluation. Students will expand their communication skills while learning how to effectively complete assessments with clients experiencing a wide range of challenges. Students will also explore the benefits and challenges of using assessment tools and develop the skills to critically examine the shortcomings of these tools among specific populations, including Indigenous Peoples and culturally specific groups. Students will continue to expand their clinical writing skills and develop the skills required to complete a formalized assessment report. This course is designed with a two-hour lab component which allows students the opportunity to practice the skills being taught in order to enhance learning.

56 Hours