FIELDWORK MEETING Level I – two weeks M arch, 2012

1. Dr . Alma R. Abdel-Moty February, 2012 FIELDWORK MEETINGLevel I – two weeks March, 2012

2. Level I Fieldwork Two Weeks – Spring 2012 - Linked to –OTH 5843 -Psychosocial Level I FW - Assignment from course instructor

3. 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).

4. Level I Fieldwork • Qualified personnel for supervision of Level I fieldwork includes, but is not limited to: • OTs and OTAs • psychologists • physician 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.

5. 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

6. 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.

7. Evaluation Forms Two Weeks - Student Performance Evaluation Report - Student Evaluation of Clinical Experience

8. Student Performance Evaluation • POSITIVE PROFESSIONAL ATTITUDE • PERSONAL ACCOUNTABILITY • CONTRIBUTION TO A LEARNING ENVIRONMENT • FLEXIBILITY • TEAM WORK • PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION

9. Pre-requisites Completion of two online courses are required prior to fieldwork: HIPAA Regulation HIV-AIDS - Blood borne Pathogens - Universal Precautions Certificate of Completion will be awarded to those students who obtain 80% of the questions correct.

10. Immunizations • All students are responsible for having ‘paper proof’ of their current immunizations. • These must include MMR, Varicella, PPD, Hepatitis B, etc. • Current CPR

11. Other Requirements • Health /Physical • Drug Testing • Fingerprinting • Orientation session • Background check

12. By now you MUST… • have contacted the facility • Schedule • Parking • Dress code • have completed HIPAA and HIV training • have all required paperwork ready

13. 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.

15. Have A Wonderful Learning Experience!!!