Miscellaneous Student Information
Transportation | Professional Liability Coverage | Students with Disabilities | Personal Safety Training
All students must provide their own transportation to and from the agency. Use of a car is essential in most placements due to the nature of student assignments and the limited availability of public transportation. Students who do not have access to a personal vehicle will have very limited options for field placement. If transportation is a problem, this should be communicated to the field coordinator. Students who drive their own vehicles must have a current, valid driver's license and car insurance.
- Professional Liability Coverage
Students in field practice can be sued for malpractice. Therefore, participation in a group plan for professional liability coverage is required by the University of all students enrolled in field practice courses. Student professional liability insurance covers liability of students and/or faculty members for the actions of the students while they are engaged in a University of Tennessee directed educational activity relating to their professional field. Students are not allowed to begin field practice without paying this fee.
- Students with Disabilities
Any student in need of course adaptation or accommodations because of a documented disability must contact the Office of Disability Services on the Knoxville campus at 865-974-6087 to ensure that they are properly registered for services. Disability Services will inform students of the procedures for notification of faculty and field coordinators regarding their specific needs for accommodations. Students must be registered with this office and provide a letter to the field coordinator documenting needed accommodation.
All students must participate in the personal safety training provided during orientation. The training includes content on: anger management skills, infectious disease control, sexual harassment, and practical advice to minimize risks to safety at the agency, in the community, and when making home visits. If students are involved in an incident that jeopardizes their person safety, they must complete the Personal Safety Incident Report form. Before students begin field practice they must sign the document Acknowledgment of Risk in the Field Practicum .
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