Level II Fieldwork A

Catalog description

Level II Fieldwork begins after successful completion of all required didactic coursework. These two 12-week, full-time equivalent experiences allow the student to bridge academically acquired knowledge with practical application of skills in professional practice settings. The student engages in assessing, planning, and implementing occupational therapy intervention programs for consumers in a wide variety of traditional and innovative service settings. Students must complete six months of Level II Fieldwork experience and be supervised by a licensed and certified occupational therapist with at least one year of practice experience for a traditional setting where OT services exist or by a licensed and certified occupational therapist with three years of practice experience in innovative setting where no OT services presently exist. Upon successful completion of all coursework and Level I and Level II Fieldwork, the student will qualify to take the NBCOT (National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy) examination. Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students. Enrollment limited to students in a Doctor of Occupational Therapy degree.