Clinical Practice II

Catalog description

Late-start, second and final supervised fieldwork. The placement is to be in aclinical setting dealing with a practice environment different from students'experience in OTA211. Working under the supervision of qualified occupationaltherapists or occupational therapy assistants, students are expected to applyknowledge from coursework and previous clinical practicum while implementingtreatment programs. Students are expected to attend the setting on a full-timebasis (approx. 35-40 hrs./week) with a 2 hr./week seminar. Seminar providesopportunities for students to discuss their clinical experience, and prepare for thenational NBCOT Exam and future employment. Clinical rotation may require afull-time, live-away situation. There may be some variation in time sequences ofclinical placements. Registration in this course requires that students purchaseliability insurance as specified by OTA program. (offered spring semester only) (1hr. seminar, 20 hrs. fieldwork) Minimum grade of C is required. Prerequisites: Cor higher in OTA201, OTA202 and OTA203. Corequisite: OTA211.