Immediate Dismissal situations

In the event that an agency wishes to immediately dismiss a practicum student due to unsatisfactory performance, the Agency Field Instructor (AFI) or Agency Task Supervisor is requested to: 

• Contact the FFL or FFI immediately to discuss the circumstances leading to the situation.
• The AFI and/or FFL or FFI will then contact the Director of Field Education or PT Program Director to inform of the decision to dismiss a student.
• Inform the student verbally (and document on IPT) the reason for the suspension or dismissal.
• Work with the FFL or FFI to accomplish any follow-up activities or meetings that need to occur in order to appropriately end the placement.
• Discuss with the FFL or FFI and Director of Field or PT Program Director ways in which the situation leading to the dismissal can be avoided in the future.