OTA 270 Level II Fieldwork B

Provides students the opportunity to further develop the knowledge, skills, behaviors, and attitudes needed to function as competent, entry-level, generalist occupational therapy assistants. Students will carry out professional responsibilities of the occupational therapy assistant under supervision, including delivery of occupational therapy services to a variety of clients. Together, Level II Fieldwork A and Level II Fieldwork B form the capstone experience for the Occupational Therapy Assistant Associate of Applied Science Degree Program. Co-requisite: OTA 271 Level II Fieldwork B Seminar;

Credits

10

Prerequisite

Required: Admission into the OTA program

Offered

Offered Spring only

Notes

Career Technical Education (CTE) Course

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Use a client centered, holistic, occupational based approach to assessment and intervention. Establish therapeutic relationships with clients. Employ entry level activity analysis, critical thinking, clinical reasoning. Demonstrate entry level technical skill and clinical competency. Follow current standards of practice and use evidence based research. Display professional attitudes and behaviors. This involves following the professions code of ethics, and adhere to all laws and regulations governing the practice of occupational therapy. Communicate appropriately and effectively with clients, healthcare team members, and the public. This includes both verbal and written communication.