OT 160 - Level 1 Clinical Practice

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; and
• adhere to and demonstrate awareness of safety issues and precautions.

Professionalism:

• demonstrate professional behavior with regard to supervisor and other staff;
• demonstrate effective and professional behavior towards individuals receiving OT treatment intervention;
• modify behavior(s) in accordance with supervisor;
• 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; and
• complete the required 60 hours for clinical rotation.

Communication:

• demonstrate effective and professional verbal and non-verbal communication skills with health-care staff and individuals receiving OT interventions;
• review facility documentation (evaluations and progress notes); 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; and
• maintain treatment space in a clear and orderly manner.