Introduction to Fieldwork and Capstone

Catalog description

This three-credit course will introduce clinical fieldwork and capstone. Using the Student Handbook, students will focus on professionalism, professional behavior, and advocacy for self and clients. Completion of requirements for fieldwork sites (i.e., infection control, CPR, HIPAA) will be addressed. Students will learn basic client care, basic positioning, client handling skills/techniques, and client education in preparation for subsequent fieldwork and capstone assignments. Prerequisite: None; Co-requisites: First semester courses.