OTA 232 - Fieldwork Level I:Physical Dysfunction/Developmental/Educational

Institution:

Kapiolani Community College

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Description:

90 hours per semester Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Occupational Therapy Assistant program. Comment: Letter grade only. OTA 232 may not be audited. OTA 232 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 232 is supervised practical experience with occupational therapy personnel or related professionals in which students apply knowledge gained in OTA courses. Settings include inpatient, outpatient, home/community-based programs and emerging areas of practice that focus on patient/clients in physical dysfunction/rehabilitation, or in an early intervention or school based programs. Following on-site objectives, students will observe and participate in specific interventions appropriate to their skill level for 90 hours. Professional conduct is expected and performance will be documented and evaluated. Upon successful completion of OTA 232 the student should be able to: 1. Interact through written, oral and nonverbal communication with the client, family, significant others, colleagues, other health professionals and the public in a professionally acceptable manner. 2. Apply knowledge gained in OTA courses using knowledge of AOTA Code of Ethics, Core Values and Standards of Practice to educate the client, caregiver, family and significant others and to facilitate skills in areas of occupation, prevention and health maintenance. 3. Explain the role of the occupational therapy assistant and occupational therapist in screening, evaluation and intervention and the importance of the rationale for supervision and collaborative work. 4. Observe and participate in selected aspects of the OT process in physical dysfunction/rehabilitation or in an early intervention or school based program appropriate to their skill level such as training in self-care, mobility, transfers, feeding and eating or fabrication of orthotic devices. 5. Teach compensatory strategies through the use of technology, prosthetics or adaptations to the environment and use sound judgment in regard to safety of self and others. 6. Document the Fieldwork experience and engage in formal evaluation of performance.

Credits:

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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