Homework for Session 7

Readings for Session 7

• Reading Packet No. 7

Case Materials – Harris-Price Case Simulation

• Read Case Items 23-27. (Item 22 was distributed during Session 6.)
• Complete the ICQNS (Information, Concerns, Questions, Next Steps) form on Case Items 23-27, and bring the completed ICQNS form to Session 7.

NOTE: You do not need to enter Contact Logs in Optima for the activities described in Case Items 23-27. You will be given access to an Optima file that has all of these activities entered for you.

Video Menu – Optima Lessons

Watch the following lessons:

• Entering Personal & Emergency Contact Information (5:49)
  • Enter your personal and emergency contact information in Optima
    • This lesson demonstrates how to enter the CASA/GAL’s address, telephone number, email, and other demographic information. Also demonstrated is how to enter an emergency contact if the CASA/GAL cannot be reached with his/her regular contact information.
• Entering the Completion of a Pre-Approved Continuing Education Topic (3:30)
  • Enter in Optima the Alcohol Addiction Workshop described in Case Item 24-EM Email to Amy Williams – Continuing Education Topic Completion
    • Every CASA/GAL has an Advocate Education Plan (AEP). On the AEP are various workshops, courses, and other educational activities. When one of these activities has been completed, it must be submitted to that CASA’s Advocate Supervisor for approval. This lesson demonstrates how to submit a topic (Optima training) for approval.