Level I C Fieldwork

Catalog description

The educational exposure of Level I fieldwork is to introduce students to the fieldwork experience, to apply knowledge to practice, and to develop an understanding of the needs of clients. Level I fieldwork shall be 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. 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, psychologists, physician assistants, teachers, social workers, optometrists nurses, and physical therapists. (prereq: OT 719,OT 729)