OTAS 2580 - Level 2 Fieldwork-First Placement

Credit Hours: 4.00

Objectives:

1. Demonstrate ongoing practice in adherence to the Code of Ethics.
2. Demonstrate ongoing practice in adherence of safety regulations and use of sound judgment in regard to safety of others.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to identify all essential functions expected of an entry-level OTA in the Basic Tenets of Occupational Therapy.

Objectives:

1. Demonstrate ongoing practice of clear communications of the value and beliefs of occupational therapy.
2. Demonstrate ongoing practice of clear communications of the roles of occupational therapy personnel.
3. Demonstrate ongoing practice in the use of informed decisions based on relevant resources.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to identify all essential functions expected of an entry-level OTA in Evaluation and Screening.

Objectives:

1. Demonstrate ongoing practice of the ability to collect data.
2. Demonstrate ongoing practice of the ability to administer assessments.
3. Demonstrate ongoing practice of the ability to interpret assessments.
4. Demonstrate ongoing practice of the ability to report assessment findings accurately.
5. Demonstrate ongoing practice of the ability to establish intervention goals.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to identify all essential functions expected of an entry-level OTA in Treatment Interventions.

Objectives:

1. Demonstrate ongoing practice of the ability to plan interventions.
2. Demonstrate ongoing practice of the ability to select and sequence relevant interventions.
3. Demonstrate ongoing practice of the ability to implement occupation-based interventions effectively.
4. Demonstrate ongoing practice of the ability to analyze and grade treatment interventions.
5. Demonstrate ongoing practice of therapeutic use of self to facilitate intervention goals.
6. Demonstrate ongoing practice of the ability to modify intervention plan as indicated by the client.

Outcome 5: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to identify all essential functions expected of an entry-level OTA in Communication Skills.

Objectives:

1. Demonstrate ongoing practice of effective verbal and nonverbal communications.
2. Demonstrate ongoing practice of effective written communications.

Outcome 6: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to identify all essential functions expected of an entry-level OTA in Professional Behavior.

Objectives:

1. Demonstrate ongoing practice of self-responsibility in attaining professional competence.
2. Demonstrate ongoing practice of positive response to constructive feedback.
3. Demonstrate ongoing practice of consistent work behavior including, initiative, preparedness, dependability, cooperation, flexibility, tact, empathy, time management and work site maintenance.
4. Demonstrate ongoing practice of respect for cultural diversity factors.

Student will focus on all stages of the OT process in collaboration with the supervising OTR or COTA. Focus of this experience will vary, depending on the location of the fieldwork experience. Application of OT theory, treatment approaches, frames of reference, documentation skills and communication skills will be covered.