Practicum Opportunities
Your preparation for practice requires an integration of knowledge and skills drawn from the classroom and applied in a practice setting. The HSMCD practicum is a required field experience. It entails at least 160 clock hours in an approved agency under professional supervision of a practicum preceptor. All placements are approved by the Practicum Coordinator. You are expected to be an active participant with the practicum preceptor, other agency staff, and the Practicum Coordinator. You will be able to request a particular agency or setting which reflect your interests and career aspirations. However, the availability of practicum agencies and other learning needs will also be considered. You must attend one of the Practicum Information meetings and secure your practicum site PRIOR to enrolling in the practicum.
The Health Services Management Practicum (HMCD 460) enables students to apply skills and knowledge in an applied setting through a supervised field training experience in a health care setting that complements the student’s interests and career goals. The purpose of the practicum is to enable students to gain practical experience as professionals under conditions conducive to educational development. Students may select, with the consent of the practicum coordinator, an internship in an appropriate health service organization. The practicum requires participation in a broad fieldwork component and completion of a focused project component and a written report of the experience. Prerequisite: Senior standing in the HSMCD program.
The specifics of the practicum project will change with each course offering, but will, in general, focus on one of the following: a) helping to improve the service capacity of the non-profit organization; b) identifying the community needs and assets through participatory research; c) developing strategic strategies for mobilizing community resources to respond to identified problems; d) monitoring and improving service quality; and, e) disseminating program results to appropriate audiences. Prerequisite: Senior standing in the HSMCD program, or instructor consent.
The following organizations may serve as potential practicum sites:
- Alzheimer's Association of the Great Plains
- American Cancer Society
- American Diabetes Association
- American Heart Association
- American Lung Association
- American Red Cross-Midway Chapter
- Arthritis Foundation
- Big Brothers, Big Sisters
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas
- Boys and Girls Club of South Central Kansas
- Catholic Charities, Inc
- Center for Health and Wellness
- Central Plains Area Agency on Aging
- Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation of Kansas
- Child Care Association of Wichita/Sedgwick County
- Comcare of Sedgwick County
- Communities in Schools
- Envision
- Grace Med Health Clinic
- Guadalupe Clinic
- Habitat For Humanity (Wichita)
- Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice
- Healthy Options for Plainview
- Hunter Health Clinic
- Interfaith Ministries
- Junior League of Wichita
- KanCare
- Kansas Children's Service League
- Kansas Department of Health and Environment
- Kansas Food Bank Warehouse
- Kansas Health Foundation
- Kansas Heart Hospital
- Kansas Public Health Association
- Larksfield Place
- Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
- March of Dimes
- Multiple Sclerosis Society
- Preferred Health Systems
- Sedgwick County Health Department
- Senior Services of Wichita Inc
- Special Olympics Kansas
- United Methodist Youthville
- United Way of the Plains
- Veterans Affairs Dept. of Medical Center
- Via Christi Clinic
- Via Christi Health Systems
- Wesley Medical Center
- YMCA
- YWCA
Alzheimer's Association of the Great Plains, Wichita Regional Center
A not-for-profit health agency dedicated to research for the cause, cure, treatments, and prevention of Alzheimer's disease.
www.alz.org/centralandwesternkansas/
347 S. Laura
Wichita, KS 67211
Phone: (316) 267-7333
Toll Free: 877-267-7333
American Cancer Society
A nation-wide community- based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem.
303 S. Main, Suite 100
Wichita, KS 67202
Phone: (316) 616- 6506
Toll Free: 1-800-478-4788
American Diabetes Association
A non-profit health organization providing diabetes research, information, and advocacy.
http://www.diabetes.org
608 W. Douglas Ave, Suite 100
Wichita, KS 67203
Phone: (316) 941-5699
American Heart Association
The AHA is a national voluntary health agency whose mission is to reduce disability and death from cardiovascular disease and stroke.
8630 E. 32nd Ct. N
Wichita, KS 67226
Phone: (316) 265-4238
Toll Free: 1-800-242-8721
American Lung Association
A non-profit organization fighting all forms of lung disease.
http://www.lung.org/associations/charters/plains-gulf
2024 N Woodlawn Suite 114
Wichita, KS 67208
Phone: (316) 558-3090 ext 202
American Red Cross-Midway Chapter
Serving Sedgwick, Sumner, Harper, Harvey and Kingman Counties.
http://midwaykansas.redcross.org
1900 E. Douglas
Wichita, KS 67214
Phone: ( 316) 219-4000
Arthritis Foundation
Supports the more than 100 types of arthritis and related conditions with advocacy, programs, services and research.
1999 N. Amidon Ave, Suite 105
Wichita, KS 67203
Phone: (316) 263-3260
Toll Free: (800) 362-1108
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Big Brothers and Big Sisters has been the nation's preeminent youth-service organization for nearly a century.
310 E. 2nd
Wichita, KS 67202
Phone: (316) 263-3300
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas
Insurance corporation providing services to all Kansas counties except Johnson and Wyandotte.
1133 SW Topeka Blvd
Topeka, KS 66629-0001
Phone: (785) 291-4180
Toll Free: 1-800-432-3990
Boys and Girls Club of South Central Kansas
Boys and Girls Club's offer programs and services that promote and enhance the development of boys and girls.
2400 N. Opportunity Dr.
Wichita, KS 67219
Phone: (316) 201-1890
Catholic Charities, Inc.
A not-for-profit membership organization that addresses human needs and social injustices.
www.catholicdiocesofwichita.org
532 N. Broadway St.
Wichita, KS 67201
Phone: (316) 264-8344
Center for Health and Wellness
The Center for Health and Wellness provides the northeast area of Wichita with healthcare services for high-risk populations such as the elderly, childbearing families, and children.
2707 E 21st St. North
Wichita, KS 67214
Phone: (316) 691-9404
Central Plains Area Agency on Aging
Assists older adults and persons with physical disabilities to maintain their choice of lifestyle through education, advocacy and services.
2622 W. Central, Suite 500
Wichita, KS 67203
Phone: (316) 660-5120
Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation of Kansas
The Cerebral Palsy Foundation provides people with disabilities customized services, supports, and technologies to promote their chosen economic and personal independence.
5111 E 21st St.
PO Box 8217
Wichita, KS 67208
Phone: (316) 688-5687
Email: info@cprf.org
Child Care Association of Wichita/Sedgwick County (Headstart)
Provides comprehensive early childhood services and support'
1069 S. Glendale St.
Wichita, KS 67218
Phone: (316) 682-1853
Comcare of Sedgwick County
A community mental health center provided by Sedgwick County.
www.sedgwickcounty.org/comcare/index
635 N. Main
Wichita, KS 67203
Phone: (316) 383-8251
Email: mcook@sedgwick.gov
Communities in Schools of Wichita/Sedgwick County, Inc.
The mission of Communities in Schools is to champion the connection of needed community resources with schools to help young people successfully learn, stay in school and prepare for life.
412 S Main, Suite 212
Wichita, KS 67202
Phone: (316) 973-5145
Email: info@ciswichita.org
Envision
A not-for-profit agency combining employment opportunities with rehabilitation services for people who are blind or low vision.
2301 S. Water
Wichita, KS 67213
Phone: (316) 267-2244
Grace Med Health Clinic
1122 N. Topeka St.
Wichita, KS 67214
Phone: (316) 866-2000
Girl Scouts Council – Wichita Area
A not-for-profit organization helping young girls prepare for the future through community service and by taking responsibility for their role in the community.
360 S. Lexington
Wichita, KS 67218
Phone: (316) 684-6531
Guadalupe Clinic
www.catholicdioceseofwichita.org/guadalupe-clinic
940 S. St. Francis
Wichita, KS 67211
Phone: (316) 264-8974
Habitat for Humanity (Wichita)
A not-for-profit organization designed to eliminate inadequate housing in Wichita and Sedgwick County.
420 E. English
Wichita, KS 67202
Phone: (316) 269-0755
Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice
Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice is a non-profit agency serving the terminally ill in Kansas since 1983.
313 S Market St.
Wichita, KS 67212
Phone: (316) 265-9441
Toll Free: (800) 767-4965
Hunter Health Clinic
A not-for-profit organization delivering quality health care to people of all races and ethnic backgrounds, regardless of ability to pay.
2318 E. Central
Wichita, KS 67214
Phone: (316) 262-3611
Interfaith Ministries
Provides social services in the Wichita area, while facilitating inter-religious dialogue.
829 N. Market
Wichita, KS 67214
Phone: (316) 264-9303
Junior League of Wichita, Inc.
A not-for-profit organization with the purpose of uniting and training women with the goal of helping others.
6402 E. 12th
Wichita, KS 67206
Phone: (316) 682-7473
KanCare
KanCare provides low-cost or no-cost health insurance coverage for qualified children living in Kansas who are under the age of 19.
900 SW Jackson, Suite 900N
Topeka, KS 66612
Phone: (888) 369-4777
Kansas Children's Service League
The Kansas Children's Service League provides adoption services for children in the child welfare system.
1919 E. Douglas
Wichita, KS 67211
Phone: (316) 942-4261
Kansas Department of Health and Environment
The main focus of the KDHE is to promote and protect the health of Kansans through public health programs and services and through preservation, protection, and remediation of natural resources of the environment.
1000 SW Jackson
Topeka, KS 66612
Phone: (785) 296-1500
Kansas Food Bank Warehouse
A centralized distribution point for food which goes to hunger and feeding programs throughout Kansas.
1919 E. Douglas
Wichita, KS 67211
Phone: (316) 265-4421
Kansas Health Foundation
Provides funding within three primary areas, which are children's health, leadership, and public health to improve the health of all Kansans.
309 E Douglas Ave
Wichita, KS 67202
Phone: (316) 262-7676
Kansas Heart Hospital
The Kansas Heart Hospital is a comprehensive 53-bed subspecialty hospital providing cardiovascular thoracic care.
3601 N Webb Rd
Wichita, KS 67226
Phone: (316) 630-5000
Toll Free: 1-800-KS-HEART
Kansas Public Health Association
The Kansas Public Health Association is a non-profit membership organization dedicated to promoting sound public health programs and policies in Kansas. The Kansas Public Health Association is an affiliate of the American Public Health Association.
215 SE 8th Ave
Topeka, KS 66603-3906
Phone: (785) 233-3103
Email: kpha@networksplus.net
Larksfield Place
Larksfield Place is a not-for-profit retirement community in Wichita.
http://www.larksfieldplace.org
7373 E 29th St. North
Wichita, KS 67226
Phone: (316) 636-1000
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Fighting blood-related cancers.
Kansas Chapter
300 N. Main, Suite 300
Wichita, KS. 67202
Phone: (316) 266-4050
Toll Free: 800-779-2417
Email: Jennifer.Bitner@lls.org
March of Dimes
The March of Dimes works to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects and infant mortality.
1202 E. 1st St
Wichita, KS 67214
Phone: (316) 267-9255
Multiple Sclerosis Society
A not-for-profit organization working to end the devastating effects of MS.
9415 E. Harry St.
Wichita, KS 67207
Phone: (316) 264-1333
Preferred Health Systems
A large network insurance provider.
8535 E. 21st St.
Wichita, KS 67206
Phone: (316) 609-2345
Sedgwick County Health Department
www.sedgwickcounty.org/healthdept/locations_hours.asp
1900 E. 9th
Wichita, KS
Phone: (316) 660-7300
Senior Services of Wichita Inc
A not-for-profit organization dedicated to offering innovative, effective programs that allow older adults and their families to make positive contributions to their community.
200 S. Walnut
Wichita, KS 67213
Phone: (316) 267-0302
Special Olympics Kansas
An international year round program of sports training, education and athletic competition for more than one million children and adults with mental retardation.
3153 W. Maple
Wichita, KS 67213
Phone: (316) 263-1181
Email: guthriem@ksso.org
United Way of the Plains
United Way of the Plains is a charitable organization nurturing children and youth, strengthening families, assisting the elderly, meeting basic needs, and fostering health and independence.
http://www.unitedwayplains.org
245 N. Water St.
Wichita, KS 67202
Phone: (316) 267-1321
Email: uwp@unitedwayplains.org
Veterans Affairs Dept. of Medical Center
5500 E. Kellogg
Wichita, KS
Phone: (316) 685-2221
Via Christi Health Systems
Via Christi Health Systems is the largest not-for-profit medical center in Kansas.
929 N St. Francis
Wichita, KS 67214
Phone: (316) 268-5000
Via Christi Clinic
A for-profit collaboration of health care professionals proving comprehensive medical care.
3311 E. Murdock
Wichita, KS 67208
Phone: (316) 689-9111
Wesley Medical Center
Wesley Medical Center is a 760- bed hospital located in Wichita, KS.
550 N Hillside
Wichita, KS 67214
Phone: (316) 688-2000
Wichita Child Guidance Center
Offering comprehensive community mental health services.
415 N. Poplar St.
Wichita, KS 67214
Phone: (316) 686-6671
Wichita Medical Research & Education Foundation
www.wichitamedicalresearch.org
3306 E. Central
Wichita, KS 67208
Phone: (316) 686-7172
YMCA
The YMCA offers more than 2,400 locations to promote mind, body, and spirit.
402 N. Market
Wichita, KS 67202
Phone: (316) 264-9374
YWCA
The YWCA strives to empower women and girls to eliminate racism.
1111 N St. Francis
Wichita, KS 67214-2813
Phone: (316) 263-7501