Specialty Fieldwork II

Catalog description

Level II fieldwork is a full-time immersive clinical experience where students will deliver occupational therapy services to varied populations in diverse settings and contexts. “The goal of Level II fieldwork is to develop competent, entry-level, generalist occupational therapy practitioners. Level II fieldwork must be integral to the program’s curriculum design and must include an in-depth experience in delivering occupational therapy services to clients, focusing on the application of purposeful and meaningful occupation and research, administration, and management of occupational therapy services. It is recommended that the student be exposed to a variety of clients across the lifespan and to a variety of settings.” (ACOTE, 2018). After satisfactory completion of the didactic courses, level I fieldwork, and two required full-time level II FW experiences (totaling 24 weeks), the student may opt in to a third, specialty level II placement. This placement can take place in a variety of traditional or nontraditional settings, that meet the selection criteria of the program, in accordance with the standards articulated by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE ®). The optional level II specialty fieldwork is an 8-10, full- time designed to foster continued professional clinical competence and growth under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist. The fieldwork objectives are consistent in all three placements but the expectations regarding fundamentals of practice, delivery of service, communication, and the implementation of evidence-based practice are greater and more focused in the specialty. Classroom Hours- Laboratory and/or Studio Hours- Course Credits: 0-2-2