OTA 2511 Occupational Therapy Assistant Level 2 Fieldwork A

First of two full-time 8-week assignments of advanced clinical experience under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapy Practitioner which must be completed before the student is eligible for national certification examination. Fourteen clinical hours per week.

Prerequisites: OTA 2416 and Restricted to Majors

Course Outcomes

• Student will demonstrate professional behaviors including cultural competence, safety, and ethical decision making in a Level II Fieldwork setting at the mastery level.
• Student will display entry-level clinical judgment that reflects the basics tenets of OT as evidenced by ability to collect data, and select/implement/modify interventions, while using appropriate therapeutic use of self at the mastery level.
• Clearly and effectively communicate through verbal, nonverbal, and written means with all stakeholders at the mastery level.
• Demonstrate understanding of relevant psychosocial factors in the Level II clinical setting as evidenced by responding to clients with professional interpersonal communication skills at mastery level.

Credit Hours: 2

• Practicum: 14 hours

• Division: Health Sciences
• Department: Rehabilitation Services

• Repeatable Credit: No
• Offered Online: No