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Dr . Alma R. Abdel-MotyDr . Alma R. Abdel-Moty February, 2012February, 2012

FIELDWORK MEETING

Level I – two weeks March, 2012

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Level I Fieldwork

Two Two Weeks – Spring 2012Weeks – Spring 2012

- Linked to –OTH 5843 -- Linked to –OTH 5843 -Psychosocial Level I FW

- Assignment from course instructor- Assignment from course instructor

Level I Fieldwork

It is not intended to develop independent performance, but to “include experiences designed to enrich didactic coursework through directed observation in selected aspects of the occupational therapy process” (ACOTE, 2006).

Level I Fieldwork Qualified personnel for supervision of Level

I fieldwork includes, but is not limited to:OTs and OTAspsychologistsphysician assistants, teachers, social workers

and physical therapists

Each level I fieldwork has specific objectives and assignments which will be reviewed prior to starting the rotation.

Level I - Objectives To provide the student with the opportunity to apply

and practice the skills learned in the academic coursework with actual patients/clients/consumers.

To provide verification of the knowledge acquired in the academic setting.

To provide the opportunity for students to expand the knowledge acquired in the academic setting.

To provide the student with the opportunity to develop the interpersonal skills and attitudes necessary for effective interaction

Level I - Objectives To provide students with constructive criticism on

their professional performance and to assist the student in developing strategies to use this feedback to modify and improve their professional performance.

To promote the student ‘s development of self-evaluation & problem-solving skills.

To provide the student with role models in direct service to patients, clients, and consumers.

To assist in the transition from the role of student to the role of an occupational therapy practitioner.

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Evaluation Forms

Two Two Weeks Weeks

- Student Performance Evaluation Report- Student Performance Evaluation Report

- Student Evaluation of Clinical Experience- Student Evaluation of Clinical Experience

Student Performance Evaluation• POSITIVE PROFESSIONAL ATTITUDE

• PERSONAL ACCOUNTABILITY

• CONTRIBUTION TO A LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

• FLEXIBILITY

• TEAM WORK

• PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION

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Pre-requisites

Completion of two online courses are required prior to fieldwork:Completion of two online courses are required prior to fieldwork:

HIPAA RegulationHIPAA Regulation HIV-AIDS - Blood borne Pathogens - Universal PrecautionsHIV-AIDS - Blood borne Pathogens - Universal Precautions

Certificate of Completion will be awarded to those students who obtain 80% of the questions correct.

Immunizations

All students are responsible for having All students are responsible for having ‘paper proof’ of their current immunizations.‘paper proof’ of their current immunizations.

These must include MMR, Varicella, PPD, These must include MMR, Varicella, PPD, Hepatitis B, etc. Hepatitis B, etc.

Current CPRCurrent CPR

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Other Requirements

• Health /PhysicalHealth /Physical• Drug TestingDrug Testing• FingerprintingFingerprinting• Orientation sessionOrientation session• Background checkBackground check

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By now you MUST…

have contacted the facilityScheduleParkingDress code

have completed HIPAA and HIV training

have all required paperwork ready

Next week…week of Feb 27th Stop by my office to get

a self addressed, self stamped envelope so that you provide it along with the STUDENT PERFORMANCE EVALUATION to your FWE during the first day in the clinic.

Have

A

Wonderful

Learning

Experience!!!