Guideline Practicum

Practicum Training/Internship Guidelines-Revised 2014
GUIDELINES
PRACTICUM TRAINING
(AMCP5103)
&
INTERNSHIP
(AMCP5206)
MASTER OF COUNSELLING
FACULTY OF APPLIED SOCIAL SCIENCES

OPEN UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA
Table of Content
Page No.
1.
Overview
2.
Requirement of the programme
3.
Guidelines for Time Allocation
4.
Responsibility of Students
5.
Responsibility of Practicum/Internship Supervisor (Academic Supervisor)
6.
Responsibility of Practicum/Internship Site Supervisor
7.
Selecting Practicum/Internship Sites
8.
Preparing Students for Professional Issues and Parameters in Counselling
9.
Practicum Training/Internship Supervision
10.
The Process of Practicum/Internship
11.
Summary Practicum Training and Internship Processes
11
12.
Table of Content Practicum Training AMCP5103
13
13.
Table of Content Internship AMCP5206
17
14.
Sample Preparation for Time Allocation (Practicum AMCP5103)
22
15.
Sample Preparation for Time Allocation (Internship AMCP5206)
23
16.
Practicum Sites
24
17.
Related Forms:
Placement Application Form (AMCP-1)
31
Sample Log Form
34
Progress Note of Individual
35
Informed Consent
37
OVERVIEW
The Goal of Practicum Training and Internship
Practicum training and internship provide the application of theory and the development and
enhancement of skills for client assessment, planning, intervening and evaluating.
These experiences will provide opportunities for students to counsel clients who represent the
ethnic and demographic diversity of their community.
Hence, the goal of practicum training and internship is to provide hands-on counsellling
experiences under the supervision of qualified supervisors (registered counsellors).
These courses are necessary to prepare future counsellors to the real world and be able to
cope with and handle real life situations confidently and effectively.
REQUIREMENT OF THE PROGRAMME
During the practicum/internship, students will engage in counselling experiences appropriate

for their level of professional training.
This training component gives the learner the opportunity to integrate classroom learning,
personal skills, and prior experience into a therapeutic setting with on-site supervision.
The courses, AMCP5103 and AMCP5206 are totally based on the requirements, rules and
regulations determined by Lembaga Kaunselor Malaysia (LKM).
Master of Counselling at Open University Malaysia is seeking MQA accreditation, so that, it is

essential for Practicum Training and Internship students to adhere to the following standard:
Contact Hours Requirement

o
Practicum Training (AMCP5103)
Practicum students will accumulate a minimum of 240 practicum hours of which 96

hours will be direct client contact hours and 144 hours for counselling related
activities or programmes and administrative works throughout a semester.
Internship (AMCP5206)
Internship students will accumulate a minimum of 504 internship hours of which 192
hours will be direct client contact hours and 312 hours for counselling related
activities or programmes and administrative works throughout a semester.
Guidelines for Time Allocation
Contact Hours- Students have to participate as the following:

Involve in 240 practicum hours
Involve in 504 internship hours
Direct contact hours for counselling (individual or
Direct contact hours for counselling (individual or
group counselling)= 96 hours
group counselling)= 192 hours
= 7 hours per week
= 12.8 hours per week
Counselling related activities= 70 hours
= 5 hours per week
= 10 hours per week
Administrative works= 59 hours
Face-to-face seminar= 15 hours
Face-to-face seminar= 25 hours
(5 hours X 3 sessions)
(5 hours X 5 sessions)
Practicum students are required to produce the following items as evidence of their Practicum
Training/Internship
Log book
Final Report
5 recorded audio or video counselling
session tapes
Log book
Final Report
7 recorded audio or video counselling
session tapes
Responsibility of Students
Students are responsible toward the following aspects:
Adhere to the Lembaga Kaunselor Malaysia Codes of Ethics and Standards of Practice
Prepare for counselling sessions
Conduct counselling sessions ethically and maintain a client caseload
Submit the videotape and/or audiotape of sessions the Practicum/Internship

Supervisor
Submit the log book and final report to the Practicum/Internship Supervisor
Document all case information
Participate in face-to-face seminars with Practicum/Internship Supervisor
Responsibility of Practicum/Internship Supervisor (Academic Supervisor)

The Practicum/Internship supervisor is a registered counsellor will oversee all functions of students
practicum/internship experiences. The practicum supervisor will be responsible as the following:
Supervise overall students practicum
work
work
Arrange and supervise students 1 time
on site visit
Supervise overall students internship
Arrange and supervise students 1 time

on site visit
Facilitate 3 times seminar meetings with
Facilitate 5 times seminar meetings with
5 hours for each session and facilitating
5 hours for each session and facilitating
group
group
supervision
during
seminar
meetings
supervision
during
seminar
meetings
Monitor client-contact hours
Monitor client-contact hours
Collect all practicum works from students
Collect all internship works from students.
Mark students practicum works
Mark students internship works
Key-in students marks in the OMES
Key-in students marks in the OMES
system
system
Submit students practicum works to the

Faculty
of
Applied
Social
Sciences
Submit students internship works to the

Faculty
(FASS)
of
Applied
Social
Sciences
(FASS)
Requirement as a Practicum/Internship Supervisor
A registered counsellor and recognised by Lembaga Kaunselor Malaysia (LKM)
40 clock-hours of training in the supervision of counselling or mental health services
At least Master degree awarded from an accredited college or university prior to January 1,
2008, in counselling or related field designed to train the person to provide direct services to
individuals or groups in a counselling relationship in the resolution of personal-social
educational or occupational problems or related.
Responsibility of Practicum/Internship Site Supervisor
Site supervisor is responsibles for providing consistent (at least one hour per week) clinical
and administrative supervision to each practicum students.
Site supervisor serves as professional mentors to the practicum student. Site supervisors will
conduct consistent evaluations of students strengths and challenges.
The focus of individual supervision by onsite supervisors typically includes case review,
theoretical application, and counsellor self-awareness.
It is the student's responsibility to arrange this weekly meeting.
In collaboration with the practicum supervisor, the site supervisor will complete an evaluation
of the student's performance upon completion of the practicum course.
Requirement as Practicum/Internship Site Supervisor
No specific requirement.
Site supervisor can be a manager,
Must be registered counsellor with Lembaga
Kaunselor Malaysia (LKM).
principle or an officer from middle to top

management.
Selecting Practicum/Internship Sites

Selecting placements for practicum/internship experiences are usually based on clients served,
location, treatment approach or modality, and other consideration such as professionals with whom
you will work and be supervised onsite.
Learning Opportunities
Along with identifying factors to consider in choosing practicum site, it is also essential to
consider the kinds of learning opportunities that will be able available to you.
It is especially important to clarify this before starting practicum/internship because they have
been issues on the lack of sufficiently interesting or challenging learning opportunities.
Clarifying from the outset what opportunities you desire and what the practicum/internship
can and will make available to you, can go a long way toward preventing disappointments.
Counselling/Treatment Approaches
Practicum/Internship provides the best opportunity to experience first-hand what a therapy or

technique that appeals to you in theory is like in actual practice.
If you already have experience in one intervention approach, it would be encouragable to

consider seeking training in a completely different approach.
This is to encourage students to be more open to different methods and to be able to learn
from another perspective.
Clients
The next factor to consider in selecting a placement is the type of clients served by the site.
Just as it is advisable for students to be exposed to a variety of treatment approaches,
experience with diverse client groups is also desirable.
However, it is desirable and a good idea to be flexible and open to different types of training
experiences and different client groups.
In addition, if students want to eventually work with a specific client group, it might be ideal to
find a placement with a site for that particular group.
Preparing Students for Professional Issues and Parameters in Counselling

Counselling practicum functions as a professional setting with a professional staff and real clients.
Therefore, professional and ethical conduct on student part is required for participation in
practicum/internship.
Ethics
Counselling practicum/internship students must adhere to the professional ethics of the

counselling professions as advocated by the Lembaga Kaunselor Malaysia (LKM). Please
familiarise yourself with the standards Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice of LKM.
Each practicum/internship site has its own set of policies and procedures. It is students
responsibility to obtain and understand these policies.
Video and material from client files are never to be discussed or shown to anyone other than
the supervisor, instructor, or in class as directed by your instructor. Seek permission from the
site supervisor before discussing a case in class.
Information about clients is never requested or released without the clients specific written
consent, a copy of which must be kept in the client's file. In the case of child clients, a parent
or guardian must authorise such action. An exception to this rule is made when it is
suspected that the client may be harm to self or others. The decision to breech the client's
confidentiality is never to be made by the Practicum/Internship supervisor.
If the need arises, discuss it in detail with site supervisors.
Clients need to be advised of these limits to confidentiality during the intake interview. Clients
who are at risk of harm to self or others are not appropriate for practicum and need to be
referred to more advanced practitioners.
Informed Consent
Before initiating a counselling relationship, students must first inform clients of any limits to
confidentiality, status as a counsellor-in-training, and any site specific information provided by
site supervisor.
Students must also secure clients permission to tape the counselling sessions.
Professional Behaviour
Although the primary purpose of practicum/intersnhip is to assist students in the continued

development and application of counseling skills, students are also an agent of the practicum
site. You are expected to operate under the norms of the site.
This includes being punctual, dressing appropriately and presenting oneself professionally as
it reflects that counsellor-in-training and the counselling profession.
Practicum Training/Internship Supervision

The supervision process is an important part of student training experience. Students will receive
three types of supervisions.
i.
Individual site supervision will be conducted by site supervisor (Practicum/Internship) on a

weekly basis and will involve a more intensive one-on-one type of instruction.
ii.
Group supervision will be conducted by Practicum/Internship supervisor during face-to-face

seminar 3 time for Practicum & 5 times for Internship and will involve reviewing cases and
relating class members' counselling experiences to counselling theory with the assigned
practicum supervisor.
iii. Individual on site visits will be conducted by Practicum/Internship supervisor (1 time visit for
Practicum) and (1 time visits for Internship).
Counselling Supervisions
The purpose of supervisions is to provide student with ongoing feedback regarding

counselling skills and professional development.
To prepare student for supervisory sessions (individual and group), review videotapes and
sessions, and identify specific supervisory needs prior to your supervision sessions.
The site supervisor or practicum/internship supervisor may ask student to bring counselling
files and videotapes to supervision sessions.
Meet with the site supervisor prior to see clients to set up goals and structure.
Audio/Video Recorded Tape
Tapes are intended to be an instructive tool.
Reviewing tapes will help to identify
Practicum/Internship student the specific areas of strengths and weaknesses.
Students are required to submit either audio or video recorder tape.
Practicum/Internship supervisor should lead student to reflection, help to determine the ways
student need to improve, and find the types of learning experiences student need to be the
best possible counsellor for clients with a variety of needs.
Log book
A log book is a record of activities, experiences, reactions and thoughts consistent with the
emphasis on active learning at the counselling sites. It may also include a reflection of the
experiences in order to better understand such things on emotional reactions, thoughts about
clients and impression on treatment.
Progress notes
Progress notes provide a means for monitoring a clients progress throughout treatment or
counseling.
Progress notes are also used to examine a clients progress toward treatment/counselling
goals, the development of new issues and goals, and the modification of the initial
treatment/counseling plan. In supervision, these notes provide a means for the supervisor to
track and monitor the progress of the client and the supervisee.
Progress notes should be brief, concise, and should be written as soon as possible following
the counseling session.
Progress notes should only include relevant information, and do avoid labeling, judging or
using terminology that may be stigmatising to the client.
Session objectives and therapeutic interventions should relate to the overall treatment or
counseling plan for the client. Progress notes should include specific client information and
may be supported by behavioural observations, assessment measures, client statements,
and other observations by the counsellor.
Progress notes also allow student to monitor changes that may result in a modification of the
treatment or counselling plan for a client.
The Process of Practicum/Internship

1. Student has to complete the Placement Application Form (AMCP-1) for Practicum Training
or Internship.
2. Submit the form to the Executive, Faculty of Applied Social Sciences (FASS) via email at
bismi@oum.edu.my at least 3 months before undergoing the Practicum Training/Internship at
the respective organisation.
3. Student can suggest not more than 3 organisations for the counselling placement in his or her
application form (AMCP-1) and do state the main/priority organisation.
4. Student must contact the proposed site supervisor / organisation and make preliminary
arrangement for the placement before completing this application form. Student must keep
another copy of AMCP-1 for his or her own record/reference.
5. After the approval from Programme Coordinator, FASS will prepare the application letter for
undergoing the Practicum Training/Internship to the respective organisations. Student will be
contacted after the letter is ready.
Letter of Application for Student to Undergo Practicum/Internship (AMCP-L1)
6. After getting the approval from the respective organisations, student has to submit AMCP-L1
to FASS.
7. Student can start the Practicum Training/Internship at the respective organisations.
8. Student must come for face-to-face classes/seminar three times per semester for Practicum
Training & five times per semester for Internship. These seminars are important
for
supervisors (Practicum/Internship) to guide students on how to conduct counselling sessions,

demonstrate the counselling techniques, how to record audio or video counselling session
ethically, how to produce practicum report and others.
9. Student must submit the report which including the following items not late than 2 week after
the final examination to his or her Practicum/Internship supervisor.
Log book
Final Report
Recorded audio or video counselling session tapes (5 tapes for Practicum Training)
and (7 tapes for Internship).
10. Practicum/Internship supervisor has to key-in students marks in the OMES system and then
submit students reports to FASS not late than 1 week after receiving the reports from
students.
** Important Notes:
Students can get all related forms for Practicum/Internship in their student portal.
MyVLE E-servicePostgraduatePracticum or Internship
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Sample Log Form
Progress Note -Individual
Informed Consent
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Students are encouraged to approach the respective organisations and site supervisors three
months before undergo the Practicum/Internship. There are a couple of ways to find a
Practicum/Internship sites.
o
FASS has provided a list of several counselling organisations/institutions.
Each site has information on what the site offers. But please be informed that, some
organisations/institutions as in the list provided may no longer available to offer students
for counselling practices.
If the sites list is not fit students interests, they can suggest to FASS other counselling
organisations/institutions in AMCP-1 form.
Summary Practicum Training and Internship Processes

Activities
Remarks
Students approach the

organisation for their
Immediately 3 MONTHS BEFORE the Seminar

1.
Student has to complete the

Placement Application Form
(AMCP-1) for Practicum Training
or Internship.
Student may download all the relevant document

in myVLE at E-services under
PRACTICUM/INTERNSHIP FOLDER
Placement Application Form (AMCPI-1)
email to bismi@oum.edu.my
Sample of Log Book
Student has to collect the Letter
Progress Notes Individual
Sample of Informed Consent
Submit the form to FASS or
of Application for Student to

Undergo Practicum/Internship
(AMCP-L1)
ONLINE REGISTRATION
Students proceed with online registration
for Practicum (AMCP5103) & Internship
(AMCP5206)
Check the announcement for online

registration in myVLE
Only students that have completed the required
prerequisite courses may register for Practicum
(AMCP5103) or Internship (AMCP5206)
APPROVAL STATUS ON PLACEMENT

Students are required to submit (AMCP-
In a case of not approved, please immediately
L1) and fill up Appendix A as attached in
contact the Programme Coordinator (PC).
AMCP-L1) to FASS or email to

bismi@oum.edu.my
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SEMINAR 1-3 (Practicum)

SEMINAR 1-5 (Internship)
Students attend the 1st seminar conduct
Seminar date is available in the timetable at

myVLE
by their respective Practicum/Internship

Supervisor
PRACTICUM/INTERNSHIP SESSION
Students undergo practicum/internship at their

respective organisation
SUBMISSION OF REPORTS
Student must submit the reports
not late than 1 week after the
final examination to his or her
Practicum/Internship supervisor.
Students submit all their internship works [5

video/audio tapes-Practicum & 7 video/audio
tapes-Internship , log book & final report]
Students may view the result once it is approved
by the University Examination Committee.
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TABLE OF CONTENT PRACTICUM (AMCP5103)
1.
Name of Course/Module:
Practicum
2.
Course Code:
AMCP5103
3.
Name(s) of academic staff:

Prof. Dr. Suradi Salim
4.
Rationale for the inclusion of the course/module in the programme:

This clinical experience is part of the requirements necessary for certification or
licensure in Malaysia. The practicum is an integral part of professional
preparation programs in the helping professions.
5.
Semester and Year offered:

Second Last Semester
6.
Total Student Learning

Time (SLT)
Face to Face
L = Lecture
Total Guided and Independent

Learning
O
T = Tutorial
P = Practical
O= Others
7.
Credit Value:
3
8.
Prerequisite (if any):

Completed all core courses except Internship (AMCP5206)
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9.
Learning outcomes:
a. Learners have experience working as a counsellor in an agency setting
under the dual guidance of an on-site practitioner and a university-based
clinical supervisor
b. Learners are able do the intake and screening process, individual
evaluations, participate in interdisciplinary staff conferences and
professional meetings
c. Learners are able to evaluate individual, write reports and practice shortterm counselling and consultation under the supervision of the clinician.
d. Learners are able to resolve professional and ethical issues related to the
practice of counselling.
e. Learners are able to integrate classroom learning, personal skills, and
prior experience into a new therapeutic setting.
10.
Transferable Skills:
Counselling skills, individual evaluation skills, consultation skills, problem
solving skills
11.
Teaching-learning and assessment strategy:

Discussion with assigned supervisors
12.
Synopsis:
The course involves 240 clock hours in a setting where students will provide 96
hours face-to-face counselling. 144 hours for counselling related activities and
administrative counselling works. During the practicum, students will engage in
clinical experiences appropriate for their level of professional training. This
training component gives the learner the opportunity to integrate classroom
learning, personal skills, and prior experience into a new therapeutic setting with
on-site supervision.
The Board of Counsellors (Malaysia) guidelines for
practicum placement and supervision will be applied.
Students will need to
submit five recorded audio or video counselling sessions for supervision.

13.
Mode of Delivery:
Discussion with practicum supervisor
14.
Assessment Methods and Types:

i.
Log book-15%
ii. Final Report- 25%

iii. 5 recorded counselling session tapes- 60%
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15.
Mapping of the course/module to the Programme Aims:

a. This course will equip students with the necessary experiences to be a
professional counsellors
b. Students will be able to apply the theories that suit their personality
16.
Mapping of the course/module to the Programme Learning Outcomes:

a. The course will enable students to practice their counselling skills in real
setting
b. Students will develop their counselling skills through the supervision
given by the supervisor
c. Students will gain confidence in conducting individual as well as group
counselling.
17.
Content outline of the course/module and the SLT per topic:

Topic
SLT
1. Getting started
1.1.
The practicum setting
1.2.
Supervision and what it means
1.3.
The challenge of translating theory into practice
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2. Microcounselling Supervision
3.
2.1.
Listening to Tape 1 and analyzing case
2.2.
Reviewing some of the basic counselling skills
12
Microcounselling supervision
3.1.
3.2.
Review structuring skills
12
4.1.
4.2.
Review Process Skills
12
5.1.
5.2.
Administrative Skills
12
6.1.
6.2.
Cognitive Therapy Skills
12
7.1.
7.2.
Solution Focused/Problem Solving Skills
12
8. Microcounseling Supervision
8.1.
8.2.
Behaviour Therapy Skills
15
12
9.1.
9.2.
Depth Counselling Skills
12

10.1.
10.2.
Psychoeducational Approach
12
Total
18.
120
Main references supporting the course:

a. Baird, B. N. (2007). The Internship, Practicum, and Field Placement
th
Handbook: A Guide for the Helping Professions (5 Ed.). Prentice Hall.

b. Boylan, J. & Scott, J. (2008). Practicum and Internship: Textbook and
Resource Guide for Counseling and Psychotherapy, Vol. 4. Taylor &
Francis, Inc.
Additional references supporting the course:
c. Levitov, J. E. & Fall, K. A. (2009). Translating Theory into Practice: A
Student Guide to Practicum and Internship. Waveland Press, Inc.
d. Studer, J. R. & Diambra, J. (2010). A Guide to Practicum and Internship for
School Counselors-In-Training. Taylor & Francis, Inc.
19.
Other additional information:

n/a
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TABLE OF CONTENT INTERNSHIP (AMCP5206)

1.
Name of Course/Module: Internship
2.
Course Code: AMCP5206
3.
Name(s) of academic staff: Refer to your supervisor
4.
Rationale for the inclusion of the course/module in the programme:

Counselling is an applied field. Learners are expected to be able to link theories
and practice of counselling, psychotherapy and guidance. The internship is
necessary to prepare future counsellors to the real world and be able to cope
with and handle real life situations confidently and effectively.
5.
Semester and Year offered:

Last/Final Semester
6.
Total Student Learning
Total Guided and Independent
Face to Face
Time (SLT)
L = Lecture
Learning
L
T = Tutorial
P = Practical
O= Others
7.
Credit Value: 6
8.
Prerequisite (if any): Completed all core and elective courses
9.
Learning outcomes:
a. Being able to understand and cope with real situation in counselling and
psychotherapy;
b. Being able to conduct individual counseling with confidence and
effectively;
c. Being able to conduct group counselling with confidence and effectively;
d. Having the ability to cope and handle problems at the intership site; and
e. Having the empathy and undertanding of the clients needs.
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10.
Transferable Skills:
a.
Ability to communicate effectively
b. Ability to understand and empathise

c. Being able to analyse human problems
d. Ability to lead and solve problems
11.
Teaching-learning and assessment strategy:

Student are required to fulfil 504 hours at the setting:i. 192 hours for counselling sessions
ii. 312 hours for program/ activities and for administrative work
12.
Synopsis:
Learners are required to undertake this 4 months internship experience with the
any one options of the following; community setting, e.g in a school, college or
university, prison, drug rehabilitation centre, the religious department or any
non-government organisation. Learners are required to conduct individual and
group counselling as well as other activities related to guidance and counselling
at the internship site. They are also expected to participate in some other related
activities conducted by the site supervisors. As a part of the internship, learners
have to prepare a report which would then be presented at the seminar. Site
visits will be done by the course supervisors.
13.
Mode of Delivery:
Discussion with internship supervisor.
14.
Assessment Methods and Types:

a. Log book-15%
b. Final Report-25%
c. 7 recorded counselling session tapes-60%
15.
Mapping of the course/module to the Programme Aims:

a. To understand and cope with real situation in counselling and
psychotherapy;
b. To conduct individual counseling with confidence and effectively;
c. To conduct group counselling with confidence and effectively;
d. To cope and handle problems at the internship site; and
e. To develop the empathy and understanding of the clients needs.
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16.
Mapping of the course/module to the Programme Learning Outcomes:

a. Helping students to understand and cope with real situation in
counselling and psycotherapy
b. Teaching and coaching students to conduct individual counseling with
confidence and effectively
c. Teaching and coaching students to conduct group counselling with
confidence and effectively.
d. Helping students to develop the ability to cope and handle problems at
the intership site
e. Helping students to develop the empathy and undertanding of the clients
needs and wants
17.
Content outline of the course/module and the SLT per topic:

Topic
SLT
1. Internship
1.1 Individual and group counselling
12
1.2 Other activities related to counselling and guidance

1.3 Supervision
2. Internship
12

2.3 Supervision
3. Internship
12

3.3 Supervision
4. Internship
12

4.3 Supervision
5. Internship
12

5.3 Supervision
6. Internship
6.3 Supervision
19
12
7. Internship
12

7.3 Supervision
8. Internship
12

8.3 Supervision
9. Internship
12
9.3 Supervision
10. Internship
12

10.3 Supervision
Total
20
120
18.
Main references supporting the course:

a. Brian, B. (2002). The internship, internship and field placement
handbook. N.J.:Prentice Hall.
b. Faiver, C. (2000). The counselor interns handbook. N.Y: Wadsworth.
c. ODonohue, W. & Ferguson, K.E. (2003). Handbook of Professional Ethics
for Psychologists: Issues, Questions, and Controversies. Amazon
Publisher
Additional references supporting the course:
a. Bertolino,
B., &
OHanlon,
B.
2002.
Counseling
and
therapy.
Boston:Allyn and Bacon.

b. Mc.Kay,. M., Fanning, P., & Paleg, K. 2006. Couple skills. Canada: New
Harbinger Publication,Inc.
c. Corey,G.,Corey,M.C., & Callanan,P. 2007. Issues and ethics in the helping
professions.USA: Brooks/Cole
d. Remley, T. & Herlihy, (2009). Ethical, Legal, and Professional Issues in
rd
Counseling (3 Ed.). Prantice Hall.

e. Bond, T. (2000). Standards and Ethics for Counselling in Action (2nd Ed.).
Amazon Publisher.
19.
Other additional information:n/a
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Sample
Preparation for Time Allocation (Practicum AMCP5103)
Direct contact hours for counselling (individual or group counselling)= 96 hours

= 7 hours per week

= 5 hours per week

3 times meeting with practicum supervisor= 15 hours (5 hours X 3 sessions)

Week
Date
Counselling
Activities
Administrative
Meetings
works
1
13/1-19/1
7 hours
5 hours
4.3 hours
20/1-26/1
7 hours
5 hours
4.3 hours
27/1-2/2
7 hours
5 hours
4.3 hours
3/2-9/2
7 hours
5 hours
4.3 hours
10/2-16/2
7 hours
5 hours
4.3 hours
17/2-23/2
7 hours
5 hours
4.3 hours
24/2-2/3
7 hours
5 hours
4.3 hours
3/3-9/3
7 hours
5 hours
4.3 hours
10/3-16/3
7 hours
5 hours
4.3 hours
10
17/3-23/3
7 hours
5 hours
4.3 hours
11
24/3-30/3
7 hours
5 hours
4.3 hours
12
31/3-6/4
7 hours
5 hours
4.3 hours
13
7/4-13/4
7 hours
5 hours
4.3 hours
14
14/4-20/4
7 hours
5 hours
4.3 hours
15
21/4
5 hours
5 hours
5 hours
96 hours
70 hours
59 hours
15 hours
= 240 hours
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Sample
Preparation for Time Allocation (Internship AMCP5206)
Direct contact hours for counselling (individual or group counselling)= 192 hours

= 10 hours per week

5 times meeting with internship supervisor= 25 hours (5 hours X 5 sessions)
Week
Date
Counselling
Activities
Administrative
Meetings
works
1
13/1-19/1
12.8 hours
10 hours
9.13 hours
5 hours
20/1-26/1
12.8 hours
10 hours
9.13 hours
27/1-2/2
12.8 hours
10 hours
9.13 hours
3/2-9/2
12.8 hours
10 hours
9.13 hours
10/2-16/2
12.8 hours
10 hours
9.13 hours
17/2-23/2
12.8 hours
10 hours
9.13 hours
24/2-2/3
12.8 hours
10 hours
9.13 hours
3/3-9/3
12.8 hours
10 hours
9.13 hours
10/3-16/3
12.8 hours
10 hours
9.13 hours
10
17/3-23/3
12.8 hours
10 hours
9.13 hours
11
24/3-30/3
12.8 hours
10 hours
9.13 hours
12
31/3-6/4
12.8 hours
10 hours
9.13 hours
13
7/4-13/4
12.8 hours
10 hours
9.13 hours
14
14/4-20/4
12.8 hours
10 hours
9.13 hours
15
21/4
12.8 hours
10 hours
9.13 hours
5 hours
192 hours
150 hours
137 hours
25 hours
5 hours
5 hours
5 hours
= 504 hours
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PRACTICUM SITES
Students are encouraged to approach the respective organisations and site supervisors three
months before undergo the Practicum/Internship. There are a couple of ways to find a
o
FASS has provided a list of several counselling organisations/institutions.
Each site has information on what the site offers. But please be informed that, some
organisations/institutions as in the list provided may no longer available to offer students
for counselling practices.
If the sites list is not fit students interests, they can suggest to FASS other counselling
organisations/institutions in AMCP-1 form.
No.
1.
Sites
Site Name:
Agensi Antidadah Kebangsaan.
Site Address:
Kementerian Dalam Negeri.
Jalan Maktab Perguruan Islam
43000 Kajang, Selangor
Web Address:
http://www.adk.gov.my
Contact No:
Tel: 03 - 8911 2200 Fax: 03 - 8926 2055
Email: webmaster@adk.gov.my
Brief description:
Provides individual and group counselling for drug addicts.
2.
Site Name:
Unit Kaunseling, Jabatan Pembangunan Wanita
Site Address:
Aras 23 - 25
No.55, Persiaran Perdana,
Presint 4, 62100 Putrajaya, Wilayah Persekutuan Putrajaya, MALAYSIA.
Web Address:
http://www.jpw.gov.my/
Contact Person:
i. Counsellor- 03-83231000
Brief description:
Provides individual and group counselling for family and women.
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3.
Site Name:
PENGASIH Malaysia
Site Address:
3201 Jalan Syers, Off Langgak Tunku,
50480 Bukit Tunku, Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia
Contact Persons:
i. Roslan bin Yahya 03-6201 3179
ii. Azura Zulkarnain- 03-6201 0287
Web Address:
http://pengasih.net/v2/
Brief description:
Provides individual and group counselling for drug addicts.
1.
Site Name:
Protect And Save The Children Association of Selangor and Kuala Lumpur
Site Address:
No. 5, Jalan 7/14,
Section 7,
46050, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.
Web Address:
http://www.psthechildren.org.my/
Contact Number:
i. 03- 7957 4344
ii. 03- 7956 4355
Brief description: Provides individual and group counselling for children and family.
2.
Site Name:
Jabatan Kebajikan Masyarakat
Site Address:
Jabatan Kebajikan Masyarakat
Aras 6, 9-18
No 55, Persiaran Perdana,
Presint 4,
62100 Putrajaya
Contact Number:
Telefon :
03-8000 8000
Faks :
03-8323 2045
Emel :
info@jkm.gov.my
Web Address:
http://www.jkm.gov.my
Brief description:
Provides individual and group counselling for all level of society.
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6.
Site Name:
Yayasan Salam Malaysia
Site Address:
No 22 Jalan Changgai (6/22), 46000 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia (Next to Assunta
School)
Web Address:
http://www.salam.org.my
Contact Number:
03- 7958 4021
Brief description:
Provides all types of counselling include, family, women, children, teenagers, drug addicts,
school students and counselling related programmes.
7.
Site Name:
Careers, Industrial Relationships and Student Information System, Student Affairs
Site Address:
Level 1, Block D
Kompleks Perdanasiswa
University Malaya
50603 Kuala Lumpur
Site Address:
Web Address:
www.um.edu.my
Contact Person:
i. Mrs. Halimaton Attan, Head Assistant Registrar- 03-7967 3322
ii. Ms. Nor Nismawati Mokhtar, Counsellor- 03-7967 3335
iii. Ms. Maznah Azis, Counsellor- 03-7967 3342
Brief description:
Provides individual and group counselling for career related skills to the future graduates of
University of Malaya such as in making career decisions, work finding process, and training
or skills that are able to aid future graduates in the preparatory process to face the working
world.
8.
Site Name:
Malaysia Mental Health Association
Site Address:
No. 8 Jalan 4/33 off Jalan Othman,
46000 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Website:
http://www.bhd.bz/mentalhealth
Contact Number:
03 - 7782 5499
Email:
mmha@streamyx.com
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Brief Description:
Advocacy, free counselling, subsidised day care rehab, support groups, family, vocational
training & job placement.
9.
Site Name:
AGAPE Counselling Centre Malaysia
Site Address:
56B Jln PJS 1/46, Taman Petaling Utama,
46150 Petaling Jaya
Website:
http://www.agape.org.my/
Contact Number:
03-7785 5955/689
Email:
agapemal@yahoo.com
Brief Description:
Subsidised counselling services, play therapy, family, training for counsellors
10.
Site Name:
Befrienders
Site Address:
95 Jalan Templer
46000, Petaling Jaya
Website:
http://www.befrienders.org.my/
Contact Number:
03-79568144 or 03-79568145
Email:
sam@befrienders.org.my
Brief Description:
The Befrienders reaches out to the community, particularly to groups at high risk to suicide
to provide, on-site emotional support, talks, workshop sessions and seminars on counselling
skills, suicide prevention, capacity building and mental health awareness.
Working Hours:
24 hours
11.
Site Name:
Counselling Unit, Buddhist Gem Fellowship
Site Address:
60A, Jln 19/3 46300, Petaling Jaya
Website:
http://bgf.buddhism.org/graphics/
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Contact Number:
03-7954 8750/8753
Email:
buddhistgemfellowship-owner@yahoogroups.com
Brief Description:
Training for paracounsellors, Telephone Counselling, Face-to-face Counselling, Counselling
Training Program, Regular Sharing Sessions for the Helpers, Visits to childrens welfare
homes, Assisting homes for the aged
Working Hours:
Tuesday-Saturday (7.00am-9.30pm)
12.
Site Name:
DBKL Counselling Service
Site Address:
Tingkat 1, Menara DBKL, Jln Raja Laut, 50350, KL
Website:
http://kaunselordbkl.blogspot.com/
Contact Number:
03-2694 7912/7657
03-2617 9905 (Fax)
1-800-88-2600
Brief Description:
Telephone Counselling, Face-to-face Counselling, Counselling
Working Hours:
Monday-Friday (9.00am-5.00pm)
13.
Site Name:
Pelita, YBAM Psychological Guidance Unit
Site Address:
9, Jln SS25/24, Tmn Mayang, 47301, Petaling Jaya
Website:
http://www.mybuddhist.net/
Contact Number:
03-7805 3030
Brief Description:
Training for paracounsellors & Counselling services
Working Hours:
Saturday (3.00pm-6.00pm)
14.
Site Name:
Life Line Association Malaysia
Site Address:
28
71-2 Jln Jejaka 2, Tmn Maluri, 55100 KL

Website:
www.lifeline.org.my
Contact Number:
03-9285 0225
03-9282 1995
Brief Description:
Training for paracounsellors & Counselling services
Working Hours:
Monday-Firday (7.00am-10.00pm)
15.
Site Name:
Calvary Life Ministries
Site Address:
20-2, 1st Floor, Jln PJU 8/5G, Bdr Damansara Perdana, 47820, Petaling Jaya
Website:
http://www.clm.org.my/
Contact Number:
03-7710 3360
Email:
clm@clm.org.my
Brief Description:
All types of counselling services.
Working Hours:
Tuesday, Friday & Saturday: 9.00am-5.00pm
Wednesday & Thursday: 9.00am-9.00pm
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RELATED FORMS
Sample Log Form
Progress Note of Individual
Informed Consent
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PLACEMENT APPLICATION FORM (AMCP-1)

PART A
TO BE COMPLETED BY STUDENT
Name
: _____________________________________________________________
Programme
: _____________________________________________________________
Centre
: _____________________________________________________________
IC/Passport Number
: ____________________________ Matric Number : CGS ______________
Intake
: ____________________________ Current Semester : ________________
Postal Address
: ____________________________________________________________
__________________________________
Poscode:_______________
Telephone (House)
: ________________
Telephone (Office)
: _________________
Handphone
: ________________
Fax
Email
: ____________________________________________________________
: __________________
Please Tick (/) ONE of the following:a. Practicum (AMCP5103)

A total of 240 clock hours of supervised experience must be documented to satisfy
the requirements of this practicum. At least 96 hours must involve direct client
counselling.
b. Internship (AMCP5206)
A total of 504 clock hours of supervised experience must be documented to satisfy
the requirements of this practicum. At least 312 hours must involve direct client
counselling.
Semester to initiate Practicum/Internship:

JAN
MAY
SEPT
Year ____________
Instructions:
Contact proposed site supervisor and make preliminary arrangements for your placement
before completing this application.
Completed application form must be submitted to the Executive at Faculty of Applied Social
Sciences (FASS) or email to bismil@oum.edu.my
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Students may not begin Practicum/Internship placements until their application from the
respective organisations have been approved.
Placement
Student can proposed not more than 3 organisations.
1. The Main Place/Organisation

Name of Proposed Site Supervisors:
Position:
Full Address:
Email Address:
Contact Number:
2. Option (If necessary)

Position:
Full Address:
Email address:
Contact Number:
3. Option (If necessary)

Position:
Full Address:
Email address:
Contact Number:
Concisely list/describe the proposed activities, duties and responsibilities in which you will engage in
during this Practicum/Internship:
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
Explain why you have chosen this particular site/supervisor and how placement at this site will be
beneficial to you:
_________________________________________________________________________________
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_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
What is your expected work schedule (days per week/hours per day) at this site?
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
PART B
TO BE COMPLETED BY PROGRAMME COORDINATOR
Application for proposed Practicum/Internsip is approved for Semester/Year:

_________________
Application for proposed practicum is approved for Semester/Year:_____________________
With the following stipulation/changes:

______________________________________________________________________
Application for proposed practicum is denied for the following reason(s):

__________________________________________________________________________
............................................................................
..................................
Programme Coordinator, Master of Counselling
Date
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SAMPLE LOG FORM

Student Name:
___________________________________________________
Matric No.
___________________________________________________
Semester:
___________________________________________________
Site Supervisor: ___________________________________________________

Academic Supervisor: _______________________________________________
List only one practicum site per set:__________________________________________________________________
Locati
on
Date
Time
JKM
21/9/12
2.00pm3.00pm
3.00pm4.00pm
4.00pm6.00pm
22/9/12
23/9/12
24/9/12
9.00am10.30am
10.30am1.00pm
1.00pm3.00pm
5.00pm7.30pm
7.30am9.00am
9.00am11.00am
11.00am12.15noo
n
Administrative
works (4.3
hours per
week)
Log Supervision under Admin hours

Individual/Group Counselli
Clients
Purpose/
Counselling
ng
Initial
content
Hours
activities
(7 hours per
(5 hours)
week)
1 hour
Max
Family matter
1 hours
Jacy
Depression
Sara
Conflict with
children
2 hours
1.5 hour
2.5 hours
1 hour
2.5 hours
1.5 hour
2 hours
1.15 hour
4.3 hours
Total hours this page: 16.3 hours
7 hours
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5 hours
PROGESS NOTES - INDIVIDUAL
Client Code:
Date:
Counsellor-in-Training:
Session Number:
Session Objective (s): (In brief format, describe the specific session objective(s). These objectives
should relate to the goals and objectives in your treatment/counselling plan)
Therapeutic Intervention(s): (This session should discuss the specific therapeutic techniques, skills,
or activities you used in the session to assist the client in working through the session objective(s))
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Evaluation(This section should provide an overview of the session in relation to the objective(s)
established for this session. This may include consideration of client progress, evaluation of your role
as counsellor, critical issues that arose, client-counsellor dynamics, and issues that may have led to
a revision of the original session objectives or treatment/counselling plan.
Plan(s) for Next Session: (This should include consideration of overall objectives and what occured
in the previous session.
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INFORMED CONSENT
I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to counseling and provide you with some
information that you may find valuable. I am currently a counsellor-in-training at Open University
Malaysia.
Our relationship, although psychologically personal at times, should be regarded as strictly
profesional in nature. We will meet ____ a week for approximately one hour. Since we will have
limited amount of time to work together, our highest priority will be on the short-term golas we work
together to establish. As your counselor, I would like to request that you be willing to work with me
towards the goals you set for yourself.
I am ethically bound to keep confidential anything you say in our counseling sessions, with the
following exceptions:
(a) If I determine that you are a danger to yourself or others, or if someone else is harming you;
(b) If I am ordered to do so by a court of law;
(c) If you direct me to disclose information to another; and
(d) For consultation purposes.
In order for me to provide you with the best care possible, I will regularly audio and/or video tape our
sessions and consult with my supervisor. Your identity will be protected in these circumstances.
If at any time you are dissatisfied with my services, please do not hesitate to let me know. If we
cannot come to an understanding and resolution, it is my duty to refer you to another care provider. If
you have any questions now or in the future, please feel free to ask at any time. Please indicate your
understanding and consent by signing below.
Signature of Counsellor:
___________________________________
Signature of Client: __________________________________________
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Date:_____________
Date:_____________

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Requirement of the programme

Guidelines for Time Allocation

Responsibility of Practicum/Internship Supervisor (Academic Supervisor)

Responsibility of Practicum/Internship Site Supervisor

Selecting Practicum/Internship Sites

Preparing Students for Professional Issues and Parameters in Counselling

Practicum Training/Internship Supervision

The Process of Practicum/Internship

Summary Practicum Training and Internship Processes

Table of Content Practicum Training AMCP5103

Table of Content Internship AMCP5206

Sample Preparation for Time Allocation (Practicum AMCP5103)

Sample Preparation for Time Allocation (Internship AMCP5206)

Placement Application Form (AMCP-1)

Sample Log Form

Progress Note of Individual

Practicum Training/Internship Guidelines-Revised 2014

REQUIREMENT OF THE PROGRAMME

During the practicum/internship, students will engage in counselling experiences appropriate

Master of Counselling at Open University Malaysia is seeking MQA accreditation, so that, it is

Contact Hours Requirement

Practicum Training (AMCP5103)

Practicum students will accumulate a minimum of 240 practicum hours of which 96

Practicum Training/Internship Guidelines-Revised 2014

Guidelines for Time Allocation

Practicum Training (AMCP5103)

Contact Hours- Students have to participate as the following:

Involve in 504 internship hours

Direct contact hours for counselling (individual or

Direct contact hours for counselling (individual or

group counselling)= 96 hours

group counselling)= 192 hours

= 7 hours per week

= 12.8 hours per week

Counselling related activities= 70 hours

Counselling related activities= 150 hours

= 5 hours per week

= 10 hours per week

Administrative works= 59 hours

Administrative works= 137 hours

= 4.3 hours per week

= 9.13 hours per week

Face-to-face seminar= 15 hours

Face-to-face seminar= 25 hours

Prepare for counselling sessions

Conduct counselling sessions ethically and maintain a client caseload

Submit the videotape and/or audiotape of sessions the Practicum/Internship

Document all case information

Participate in face-to-face seminars with Practicum/Internship Supervisor

Practicum Training/Internship Guidelines-Revised 2014

Responsibility of Practicum/Internship Supervisor (Academic Supervisor)

Practicum Training (AMCP5103)

Supervise overall students practicum

Arrange and supervise students 1 time

Supervise overall students internship

Arrange and supervise students 1 time

Facilitate 3 times seminar meetings with

Facilitate 5 times seminar meetings with

5 hours for each session and facilitating

5 hours for each session and facilitating

Monitor client-contact hours