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OTA 240 Fieldwork Level IIB

10 credits


This course provides a second full-time (40 hour per week) 8-week clinical experience in a community, rehabilitation, medical, or mental health setting. The student will practice under the supervision of an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant licensed by the State of Washington. This fieldwork assignment will take place in a different clinical practice setting than OTA 235 .

Prerequisites: OTA 235  and OTA 236  

Corequisites: OTA 241  

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

  • Perform activities required in an  entry-level occupational therapy assistant practice
  • Demonstrate competence in entry-level occupational therapy documentation
  • Demonstrate competence in entry-level occupational therapy assistant oral reporting
  • Behave in a professional manner consistent with occupational therapy code of ethics, Washington State law, and the culture and norms of the clinical setting
  • Articulate the importance of purposeful and meaningful occupation to the health and well-being of actual clients

Program Outcomes
This course teaches to the following program outcomes:

  • be prepared to obtain an entry-level position in their field
  • assist the occupational therapist with assessments of patient function

 
Total Hours: 300 Field-Based Experience (Practicum or Internship) Hours: 300