OTS 105 - Fieldwork Education I

Institution:

Kennebec Valley Community College

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Description:

2 Credits The 2006 ACOTE Standards describe the role of Level I fieldwork "to introduce students to the fieldwork experience, to apply knowledge and practice, and to develop understanding of the needs of clients". Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) students will rotate through three 1-week fieldwork practice environments under the supervision of various professionals as specified under the OTA Essential Guidelines. Level I fieldwork provides the OTA student with exposure to health care practice through directed observation and limited participation. It is not intended to develop independent performance, rather to enrich academic learning. Each student is expected to develop and demonstrate skills in professionalism and communication. These skills include, but are not limited to: interviewing, effective gathering and organizing of information, examining personal reactions to individuals with disabilities, assuming professional roles and duties in varied practice environments, and observing health care systems. The focus of the learning experience includes active observation, written and verbal communication, professional behavior including OT Ethics & Values, and individual and group participation with individuals receiving health care services. Students will begin to experience relationships with other health care practitioners and the individuals they serve. Prerequisites: CPR certification, all required immunizations and all Level I OTS courses/OTS107, OTS109.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.kvcc.me.edu

Phone Number:

(207) 453-5000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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