OTA 271 - Fieldwork Level II B

Institution:

Kapiolani Community College

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Description:

40 hours practicum per week for 8 weeks Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Occupational Therapy Assistant program. Comment: Letter grade only. OTA 271 may not be audited. OTA 271 may not be taken credit/no credit. Weekly practicum hours may vary to accommodate students, faculty, and health professionals. Students will be required to purchase and wear a specified uniform according to the requirements of the fieldwork setting. A KCC student patch and nametag may also be required. OTA 271 is the final course in the Occupational Therapy Assistant curriculum. Students work in an occupational therapy setting under the supervision of a registered occupational therapist (OTR) or a certified occupational therapy assistant (COTA) providing OT services to a client population different from that experienced in OTA 270. Students become involved in phases of the occupational therapy process under the operating procedures of the affiliation site to achieve entry-level competency. Upon satisfactory completion of this course, the student is eligible to sit for the national certification exam given by the National Board of Certification for Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). Upon successful completion of OTA 271, the student should be able to: 1. Gather and share data for the purpose of evaluating client(s)' occupational performance in activities of daily living (ADL), instrumental activities of daily living (IADL), education, work, play, leisure, and social participation, articulating the role of the occupational therapist and assistant in this process. 3 2. Assist with the development culturally relevant occupation-based intervention plans and strategies based on current occupational therapy practice, the stated needs of the client and data gathered during the evaluation process. 3. Collaborate with occupational therapists on therapeutic interventions, and under their direction, demonstrate the consultative process with specific consumers and consumer groups. 4. Select and apply direct occupational therapy interventions and procedures to enhance safety, wellness and performance in activities of daily living (ADL), instrumental activities of daily living (IADL), education, work play, leisure and social participation. 5. Facilitate discharge planning by identifying the needs, resources and discharge environment of the client, caregiver, family and significant others, to the occupational therapist and others involved. 6. Document occupational therapy services to ensure accountability of service provision to meet standards for reimbursement of services and effectively communicate the need and rationale for services.

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6.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

kapiolani.hawaii.edu/page/home

Phone Number:

(808) 734-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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