The purpose of this course is to gain 160 hours in the workplace in the field of disability management at an introductory level.
FAQ WSBC - PCU-WHS Scholarship Course Descriptions Practicum Electives
Course descriptions for the WSBC – PCU-WHS Scholarship Pilot Project
WHDM 214: Practicum Preparation and Proposal (3 credits)
The purpose of this course is to prepare students for participation in the practicum stream, including how to conduct oneself appropriately in the workplace; how to search for a practicum; how to write introductory letters and negotiate the duties; how to identify the training required in the workplace; how to write a proposal for practicum processes and how they will be implemented in the third and fourth year of the program; and how to participate in physical or mental health first aid, WHMIS, or other training as appropriate preparation for going on site. Students will propose a project and presentation to be completed in the third and fourth year of the program.
Prerequisite: WHDM 212
WHDM 212: Introduction to Professional Ethics (3 credits)
The purpose of this course is to provide a foundation of professional ethics as part of preparation for practicums in the workplace. This is an introduction to professional ethics and a philosophical treatment of ethical principles and ethical theories. The course also looks at the development of applied ethics in contemporary fields, like social work, medicine and healthcare, bioethics, disability management, and human resources. All material is grounded in exercises, initially within the context of reasoning, ethical theory and decision-making and later with more specificity with respect to the field of disability management.