OT 577 Fieldwork IB
The purpose of this third trimester course 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. Service-learning includes community engagement and reflective practice. Students are engaged in personal and professional growth and development through service-learning and fieldwork, while embracing a vision for occupational and social justice. Service-learning is a pedagogy and instructional practice that is threaded across the occupational therapy curriculum. Fieldwork occurs in combination with PBL, lab, and seminar will focus on reflective processes, therapeutic relationships, ethical practice, and other professional issues for working with mental health clients 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 both service-learning and fieldwork during the semester. Each student will attend a six- or eight-week adult/geriatric rehabilitation experience during this semester.
Prerequisite
Fieldwork IA