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How to Secure a School Placement for Clinical Practice

This article explains the concrete actions and timeline considerations to follow when securing and managing your school placement for clinical practice.

Summary

  • Key actions: reach out to schools, identify a mentor, keep the Clinical Team informed, and expect support from a Clinical Specialist. Timeline: if a placement is not secured by the end of module 6, then the clinical start may be deferred.

Steps to secure a school placement

  1. Start contacting schools in your target area.
    • Reach out directly to potential school sites to inquire about clinical placement opportunities.
  2. Identify and confirm a mentor at the school.
    • Begin conversations with prospective mentor teachers as you contact schools; a finalized mentor is required for placement.
  3. Keep the Clinical Team updated on your progress.
    • Notify the Clinical Team if you are still identifying or reaching out to schools so they are aware of your status.
  4. Engage the Clinical Specialist for support.
    • A designated Clinical Specialist will support candidates through the placement process; contact details or introductions may be provided by the Clinical Team.
  5. Monitor communications from the program team.
    • Watch for emails from program staff for next steps or additional instructions.

Timeline and scheduling considerations

  • If a placement is not secured by the end of module 6, you may need to delay the start of your clinical practice. Plan outreach and follow-up accordingly to avoid postponement.

Tips for managing the process

  • Start outreach early to allow time for school responses and mentor confirmation.
  • Keep clear records of schools contacted and responses received so you can quickly update the Clinical Team.
  • Respond promptly to any program emails or requests for information to help the Clinical Specialist assist you efficiently.

Conclusion, begin outreach to schools and prospective mentors as soon as possible, keep the Clinical Team informed, and work with the assigned Clinical Specialist. If a placement cannot be finalized by the end of the month, expect the possibility of beginning clinical practice in the fall.