OTAS207 — Practicum/Fieldwork Level 1-B
OTAS 207 - Practicum/Fieldwork Level 1-B OTAS 207 - Practicum/Fieldwork Level 1-B The purpose of Level I fieldwork is practice, client, and supervision exposure. Provides observational/experiential opportunities for students to apply knowledge learned to develop a basic comfort level while understanding/responding to client/patient needs. Students will be evaluated on basic performance skills and competencies (i.e., related to foundational principles, practice fundamentals, professional behaviors, etc.) essential for successful program progression, including successful Level I-B and Level II fieldwork. Level I Fieldwork is not intended to develop independent practitioners, but to provide clinical/community-based experiences that support OTA program curriculum by requiring active student engagement and participation in process aspects of OT. Services may be provided to a variety of populations, settings, methods; experiences may include occupational therapy and/or treatment experiences that enhance the student’s understanding of the developmental stages, tasks, roles, and/or occupations of individuals throughout the life span. Although fieldwork placements and experiences may vary, all students will have similar Level I fieldwork experiences (i.e., learning activities,
Prerequisites: OTAS201, OTAS202, OTAS203, OTAS204, OTAS205