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Fieldwork Program Overview: Registration, Dates, and Requirements

Get insight into the Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Program, including registration details, important dates, diverse fieldwork types, and necessary requirements for students. Discover the preparation process, considerations, and guidelines for successful fieldwork experience.

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Fieldwork Program Overview: Registration, Dates, and Requirements

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  1. Jerry Bentley, MS, OTR/L, FAOTAFieldwork AdministratorDept. of Occupational Therapy &Occupational Science jbentleydonnelly@towson.edu Enrollment Services Room 246410-704-2253

  2. AGENDA Overview of FW Program Major Level II Issues to Consider FW Schedule Q & A

  3. What Is Fieldwork • Links Education and Practice • Real-life Experiences • Hands on learning • In Vivo

  4. The Road to Entry Level Practice • Academic Phase (All classes including Level I) • Fieldwork: (Level II) • Final Steps (Graduation, Exam, License)

  5. FIELDWORK TYPES Level I (Area Sites) Level II (Global Sites) OCTH 635: Physical Rehab OCTH 636: Psychosocial • OCTH 320 • OCTH 319 • OCTH 326 • OCTH 612

  6. Purpose of Level I • Apply Knowledge • Develop Skills • Broaden Exposure • Answer the questions

  7. FIELDWORK LEVEL I • OCTH 320 - Spring 2016 • OCTH 319 - Fall, 2016 • OCTH 326 - Spring, 2017 • OCTH 612 - OT Health Promotion Initiatives in the Community

  8. Level II Fieldwork 12 Weeks/480 hours each • Self Directed Learning • Professional Relationships • Assessments/Evaluation • Intervention • Documentation

  9. FW Dates • June 26 – September 15, 2017 • September 25 – December 15, 2017

  10. Fieldwork Assignment • By Lottery (Area Sites Only) • Self Selection ( Out- of- Area)

  11. Level II FW Preparation • FW Files • FW Web page • Web site of hospital, rehab centers, SNF, etc. • Visit • Ask family, friends, neighbors, other

  12. Fieldwork Requirements Why are they necessary • Hepatitis B Titer or signed declination • PPD 6 months – 1 yr • Annual CPR – Infant, Child & Adult • Health Insurance • Background Check • Flu Shot

  13. Fieldwork Dress Requirements • See PPT

  14. What can you do? Develop Your Professional Self • Fully Engaged • Attend classes & retain info (lecture/presentation/group work) • Participate • Reflect • Review FW files • Explore Web sites

  15. Major Issues to Consider • Pace • Skill Level • Supervision Type • Personal & Professional Goals • Cost

  16. Learn More….. • Town Meetings • Individually by appointment Via FW Meetings Link

  17. Questions & Answers

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