Gap in assessment hours on application?

[NP112]

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Hello,

I was wondering whether it will be seen negatively on my internship application if I have a gap in my accrual of assessment hours? Because of COVID my current placement is not yet fully up to speed with administering assessments so my options are limited (giving tele-therapy in the mean time). Of course I am a little worried about assessment hours as well, but think I can make it up in subsequent practicums.

Thanks!

 

[WisNeuro]

Hello,

I was wondering whether it will be seen negatively on my internship application if I have a gap in my accrual of assessment hours? Because of COVID my current placement is not yet fully up to speed with administering assessments so my options are limited (giving tele-therapy in the mean time). Of course I am a little worried about assessment hours as well, but think I can make it up in subsequent practicums.

Thanks!

We will definitely be looking at practicum experiences occurring in 2020 in the context of difficulty and delays in responding to the pandemic. Different clinics have differing levels of resources and ability to quickly adapt to the virtual visits, particularly in assessment. Many assessment-oriented students will have some gaps in 2020, particularly in spring/early summer, so you will not be alone in that respect.

 

[NP112]

We will definitely be looking at practicum experiences occurring in 2020 in the context of difficulty and delays in responding to the pandemic. Different clinics have differing levels of resources and ability to quickly adapt to the virtual visits, particularly in assessment. Many assessment-oriented students will have some gaps in 2020, particularly in spring/early summer, so you will not be alone in that respect.

Thanks, it looks like there is a chance I won't be able to test through spring 2021 at the current placement. But it is good to know this.