OT 160 - Level 1B Fieldwork-Clinical Practice in Physical Disabilities

Credit Hours: 1.5

Student will spend 60 hours of observation and participation in an OT clinic. Major focus will be in skill development, practice of OT interventions, development of professional maturity and verbal communication skills.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Direct Treatment:

collect relevant data regarding the patient/client/consumer from medical or service related sources;
describe basic treatment interventions from observation;
select occupation-based activity (work, self-care, play) and purposeful activity to remediate/or compensate for deficits in performance components and performance areas;
adhere to and demonstrate awareness of safety issues and precautions; and
demonstrate ability to collaborate with the occupational therapist (OTR) and other professionals regarding therapeutic interventions.

Professionalism:

demonstrate professional behavior with regard to supervisor and other staff;
demonstrate effective and professional behavior towards individuals receiving OT treatment intervention to include families and significant others;
modify behavior(s) in accordance with supervision;
dress in an acceptable manner appropriate to facility requirements as well as demonstrate appropriate hygiene and grooming;
be punctual in accordance with time scheduling. When rescheduling missed time, demonstrate appropriate steps for following through with rescheduling;
adhere to facility’s policies and procedures;
adhere to patient/client/consumer Bill of Rights and confidentiality (HIPPA); and
discuss with supervisor the varied roles of the OTA as a practitioner, educator, and research assistant.

Communication:

demonstrate effective and professional verbal and non-verbal communication skills with health-care staff and individuals receiving OT interventions;
review facility documentation: occupational profile/occupational history, evaluations and progress notes, discharge summaries, consultant’s reports, etc.; and
participate in departmental attendance, statistical or service documentation.

Other:

describe budgeting and quality assurance requirements of the OT Department;
observe patient/client/consumer care meetings and/or departmental meetings;
maintain treatment space in a clear and orderly manner; and
complete the 60-hour clinical roation.

Prerequisites: Completion of all first year didactic coursework and OT 141.
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