ESHE 364: Pre-Professional Fieldwork in ESHE
Prerequisite: Junior standing and instructor’s permission
Credit hours (1-3)
Provides junior level ESHE students with the opportunity to apply acquired knowledge
and skills to develop their professional identity and /or professional practice. The
course offers students 40-120 hours of on-site work experience applying theory to
practice. Students will critically reflect on their learning, abilities, experiences,
in their role within professional contexts.
Note(s): Applied Learning designated course.
2. Detailed Description of Course
Successful completion of ESHE 364 requires cooperation between the intern, site supervisor,
faculty supervisor, and the ESHE fieldwork coordinator. During the field work experience
students are expected to function as employees for the selected sites. In addition
to typical work efforts, specific written assignments, including weekly work logs,
final paper, and other assignments will be required. Students will be introduced to
their roles as prospective professionals, and begin to network with other professionals.
Students are expected to begin to develop skills that will be pertinent to eventual
employment opportunities. Students will be able to integrate course work with their
selected fields of employment. Experiences may include, but are not limited to, the
following: directing exercise, encouraging patients, operating and maintaining standard
equipment, bandaging, administering or observing rehabilitation, observation, front
desk tasks, scripted use of telephone using computers and pertinent programs, promotions,
advertising, personal training, completing special projects, accounting record keeping
and record maintenance. Students are expected to be better prepared to complete the
senior level ESHE 463 fieldwork experience after completing the ESHE 364 program.
Students are expected to be better prepared to complete the senior level ESHE 463
fieldwork experience after completing the ESHE 364 program.
3. Detailed Description of Conduct of Course
While the primary methods for relaying information will be lecture and discussion,
practical and simulated experiences will be employed when appropriate. Role playing,
use of video tape, discussion, questioning, and writing provide for the bulk of information.
4. Goals and Objectives of the Course
The primary method for acquiring knowledge in this course is on-site work experience.
Students will be assisted in the tasks by both the site supervisor and the faculty
supervisor. Having successfully completed this class, students will:
1) Demonstrate skills in the application of theory to practical work situations.
2) Demonstrate skills and techniques directly applicable to potential careers.
3) Generate employment records/references that will enhance employment opportunities.
4) Demonstrate knowledge of HIPPA policies and procedures.
5. Assessment Measures
Evaluation techniques may include but not limited to on-site interviews and task performance
evaluations, two agency evaluations, performance appraisals by faculty supervisor,
and final paper/portfolio assessment.
6. Other Course Information
None.
Review and Approval
April 23, 2014
March 01, 2021