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OTA 235 Fieldwork Level IIA

10 credits


This course provides the first full-time (40 hour per week) 8-week clinical experience in a community, rehabilitation, medical, or mental health setting under the supervision of an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant licensed by the Dept. of Health, State of Washington.

Prerequisites: OTA 225 , OTA 226 , and OTA 232  

Corequisites: OTA 236  

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 Practicum or Internship Hours: 300