OTA 125 - Fieldwork Level I:Activity and Mental Health

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Kapiolani Community College

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90 hours per semester Prerequisite (s): Acceptance into the Occupational Therapy Assistant program. Comment: Letter grade only. OTA 125 may not be audited. OTA 125 may not be taken credit/no credit. 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. Weekly practicum hours may vary to accommodate students, faculty, and health professionals. OTA 125 is practical experience with patients/clients under the supervision of occupational therapy personnel or related professionals in which students apply knowledge gained in OTA courses. Settings 3 include inpatient, outpatient, home/community based programs and emerging areas of practice that focus on patients/clients in activities or mental health settings. Students will observe and participate in specific tasks appropriate to their level of skills training and in accordance with on-site objectives. Upon successful completion of OTA 125 the student should be able to: 1. Interact through written, oral and nonverbal communication with the client, family, health professionals and the public in a professional manner. 2. Apply knowledge gained in OTA courses to fieldwork experiences using logical thinking, critical analysis, problem solving, creativity and therapeutic use of self. 3. Observe and participate in selected aspects of the OT process or activity programs providing therapeutic use of occupation and activities. 4. Collaborate with qualified Occupational Therapy practitioners and designated professionals on therapeutic interventions for clients. 5. Grade and adapt tools, materials and interventions while using sound judgment in regard to safety of self and others as part of the therapeutic process for individuals and groups. 6. Document the Fieldwork experience and engage in formal evaluation of performance.

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2.00

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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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