Level 1 A Fieldwork

Catalog description

The educational exposure of Level I fieldwork is to introduce the students to the fieldwork experience, apply knowledge to practice, and develop an understanding of the needs of clients. Level I fieldwork is integral to the program ’s curriculum design and include experiences designed to enrich didactic coursework through directed observation and participation in selected aspects of the occupational therapy process. In addition to the educational exposure to fieldwork, this course wil l include discussions an d preparatory activities to increase the students' participation in Level I and Level II fieldwork experiences. Throughout the course, the students engage in professional interactions with community members (healthcare providers and clients) to increase professional behaviors. The focus of these experiences is not intended for the students to be independent in performance. Qualified personnel for supervised Level I fieldwork include but are not limited to, occupational therapists and assistants, psychologis ts, physician assistants, teachers, social workers, optometrists, nurses, and physical therapists.