OTA 3300 - Adult Physical Dysfunction Practicum-Fieldwork 1

Credits: (2)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $25.00
Course Fee Purpose: Course fees are established in order to benefit the students in this course and may, among other things, be used to cover the costs of equipment replacement and maintenance, consumable materials, licensure examinations, or to meet specific regulatory requirements. Examples of course fee expenditures for this specific course include subscriptions to electronic course preparation and clinical practice scenarios and applications.
Description: This course provides an immersive, on-site fieldwork experience for students pursuing a career as an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA). It focuses on the practical application of skills and knowledge acquired in the classroom to clients with physical dysfunctions. This course is a one-hour/week hybrid course that involves both synchronous and asynchronous virtual learning experiences. This course prepares students for on-site fieldwork experiences and future field work II experiences by requiring academic and practical competency-based assignments. The on-site fieldwork experience will be arranged and take place at clinical facility sites in the community under the direction of the fieldwork coordinator. Students will be exposed to conditions and skills that are common in treatment facilities that address physical disabilities. Students will engage in inquiry-based learning to develop professional behaviors, clinical observation, and documentation skills.