OT 529 Level I FW & Seminar: Mental Health
The purpose of Level I Fieldwork is for the student to integrate academic learning with clinical practice. It is designed to enhance clinical reasoning processes by integrating knowledge from previous educational and work experiences with current courses and weekly fieldwork experiences. Fieldwork in combination with PBL, lab, and seminar will focus on reflective processes, therapeutic relationships, ethical practice, and other professional issues for working pediatric and adolescent populations with a variety of needs for occupational therapy services. Self-directed, collaborative learning, and class participation are essential aspects of this course. Students will engage in seminar and Level I fieldwork experiences throughout the semester. Each student will attend seminar classes (refer to Topical Outline for seminar dates) and complete online case simulations, pre-briefing and de-briefing and correlating assignments.
Fieldwork experiences will be determined by the Asst. Academic Fieldwork Coordinator. Fieldwork experiences focuses on developing students’ observational skills for evaluation and intervention, understanding the role of the OTR, OTA, and other members of the professional team, and practicing professional behaviors.