OT 577 Level I Fieldwork & Seminar: Adults & Geriatrics
The purpose of Level I Fieldwork is for the student to integrate academic learning with clinical practice. It is designed to enhance clinical reasoning processes by integrating knowledge from previous educational and work experiences with current courses and weekly fieldwork experiences. Fieldwork experiences in combination with PBL, lab, and seminar will focus on reflective processes, therapeutic relationships, ethical practice, and other professional issues for working adult populations with a variety of needs for occupational therapy services. Self-direction and class participation are essential aspects of this course. Students will engage in seminar and Level I fieldwork experiences during the semester. Each student will attend seminar classes during the semester (refer to Topical Outline for seminar dates). Students will engage in online Simucase simulations, pre-briefings and de-briefings and complete correlating assignments. Fieldwork experiences will be determined by the Asst. Academic Fieldwork Coordinator. Fieldwork experiences focuses on developing students’ observational skills for evaluation and intervention, understanding the role of the OTR, OTA, and other members of the professional team, and practicing professional behaviors. Fieldwork experiences are aligned with academic content.