Portland Community College | Portland, Oregon

Upon completion of this course, students will have communication skills and experience working in an agency that serves Deaf adults or children. Students will be able to:

• Work as a member of a team

• Determine consumers’ language use

• Apply the RID Code of Ethics in terms of confidentiality and impartiality

• Behave in a professional manner

 Students will begin by observing activities at the placement site. During the second week of placement they will meet with their mentors to determine appropriate tasks for them. 

Beginning with the third week of placement interns will, with the permission of their mentors and Deaf consumers, gradually begin to take over these tasks until they can function independently in the setting.

On-site evaluation by Department Chairs and/or internship instructor. At least one Deaf and one hearing evaluator should be used. Weekly journals and other

written assignments will also be evaluated, although onsite evaluations will constitute the primary means of assessment. Students must earn a total of 99 hours to receive credit for the course.