OTA 275 — Fieldwork Level II: Placement II (6 Credits, Spring)
This placement is a continuation of the first Level II rotation and represents the second and final eight weeks for a total of 16 weeks of the Level II Fieldwork experience. The student will work full-time hours, as defined by the designated fieldwork site. The clinical instructor will assign the student direct treatment of clients. Students carry out evidence-based clinical interventions learned in the didactic portion of the program as well as their first fieldwork experience. Students will apply competent treatment intervention, effective oral and written communication skills, and the art of caring for diverse populations in an occupational therapy setting. Patient progression, rationale for treatment, and critical thinking skills are practiced in a supervised setting. The clinical instructor teaches and directly supervises any interventions. This fieldwork must be completed according to the typical workday and as required by the supervising facility. The OTA student will be assessed at the end of the rotation with a final grade, as defined by the Fieldwork Performance Evaluation (FWPE). The student must receive a passing grade at the end of the rotation, as defined by the FWPE. PREREQ: OTA 180 , OTA 215 , OTA 215L , OTA 231 , OTA 240 , and OTA 270 with a grade of C or higher. (0 lecture hours, 18 lab hours, 6 credits)