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Jerry Bentley, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA Fieldwork Administrator Dept. of Occupational Therapy & Occupational Science. jbentleydonnelly@towson.edu Enrollment Services Room 246 410-704-2253. AGENDA. Overview of FW Program Major Level II Issues to Consider FW Schedule Q & A.
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Jerry Bentley, MS, OTR/L, FAOTAFieldwork AdministratorDept. of Occupational Therapy &Occupational Science jbentleydonnelly@towson.edu Enrollment Services Room 246410-704-2253
AGENDA Overview of FW Program Major Level II Issues to Consider FW Schedule Q & A
The Road to Entry Level Practice • Academic Phase (All classes including Level I) • Fieldwork: (Level II) • Final Steps (Graduation, Exam, License)
What Is Fieldwork • Links Education and Practice • Real-life Experiences • Hands on learning • In Vivo
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
Purpose of Level I • Apply Knowledge • Develop Skills • Broaden Exposure • Answer the questions
FIELDWORK LEVEL I • OCTH 320 - Spring 2015 • OCTH 319 - Fall, 2015 • OCTH 326 - Spring, 2016 • OCTH 612 - OT Health Promotion Initiatives in the Community
Level II Fieldwork 12 Weeks/480 hours each • Self Directed Learning • Professional Relationships • Assessments/Evaluation • Intervention • Documentation
FW Dates • June 6 – August 26, 2016 or • June 27 – September 16, 2016 • September 26 – December 16, 2016
Fieldwork Assignment • By Lottery (Area Sites Only) • Self Selection ( Out- of- Area)
Level II FW Preparation • FW Files • FW Web page • Web site of hospital, rehab centers, SNF, etc. • Visit • Ask family, friends, neighbors, other
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
Fieldwork Dress Requirements • See PPT
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
Major Issues to Consider • Pace • Skill Level • Supervision Type • Personal & Professional Goals • Cost
Learn More….. • Town Meetings • Individually by appointment Via FW Meetings Link