OCCTH 324
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OCCTH 524
LEVEL I FIELDWORK
*1.5 Credits
4wks full time, 37.5hrs/wk, minimum of 150 hrs
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Practical experience that integrates theory and practice
together with fall courses. The goal and learning
objectives are oriented to the performance of basic OT
skills. The student is expected to participate in level
appropriate tasks; Observation alone does not fulfill the
requirements.
Prerequisite:
attendance at Fieldwork Information Session in the fall.
GOAL STATEMENT
This Level I fieldwork experience will provide students with the
opportunity to discover their own strengths and weaknesses,
to discover information and to discuss the role of
occupational therapists. This process allows students to
apply academic concepts and professional skills in a
practical setting with maximum supervision.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the
end of this placement students will be able to:
1. Practice Knowledge
-
apply the Canadian Model of Occupational Performance process
and a model of practice to specific clients
2. Clinical Reasoning
-
demonstrate good judgment in the context of clients
3. Facilitating Change
-
participate in assessment and intervention with clients
-
describe the role of the OT and other team members within
the setting
4. Professional Interactions
-
demonstrate ethical and safe practice
-
demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively with others
5. Communication
-
communicate with clients and colleagues in a professional
and effective manner
6. Professional Development
-
demonstrate values of the profession
7. Performance Management
-
demonstrate effective time management skills
CASELOAD
Establishes a therapeutic relationship with a minimum of 3
clients.
REQUIRED TEXTBOOK
Competency Based Fieldwork Evaluation
UNIVERSITY ASSIGNMENTS DURING FIELDWORK
Students will be required to complete assignments for
concurrent courses utilizing information obtained during
fieldwork. These assignments will be due in the second half
of the course following fieldwork and will be marked by
University faculty.
COURSE WORK COMPLETED PRIOR TO PLACEMENT
Parts of:
OCCTH 501 Theory and Practice of Enabling Occupation, OCCTH
502 Evaluation of Occupational Performance, OCCTH 510
Theory, Evidence and Skills in Practice: Application, OCCTH
562 Evidence-Based Practice in OT, OCCTH 518 Influences on
Occupational Performance: Mental Health, OCCTH 503
Professionalism and Supervision in Practice.
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OCCTH 525
There are two placements for Level 2 fieldwork.
In addition to the 300 hours of
fieldwork in this first level 2 placement, students will be
expected to reflect on their fieldwork experience and to gather
together any relevant information and material identified in
Year 3 winter term.
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OCCTH 525
FIELDWORK LEVEL 2
*3 Credits
Spring/Summer Session Year 3
6 wks full time, 37.5hr/wk, minimum 225 hrs
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Practical experience in approved facilities and community
agencies. Prerequisites: Consent of Department, attendance
at Professional Development Seminar and completion of OCCTH
524 and Year 3 academic courses.
GOAL STATEMENT
Students will actively participate in and apply academic
concepts and professional skills in a practical setting with
moderate supervision. Students will pursue own learning and
growth by addressing previously identified challenge areas,
and practice communicating in a professional and appropriate
manner.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the
end of this placement students will be able to:
1. Practice Knowledge
-
apply theoretical and academic knowledge from their first
year to a practice setting
-
demonstrate knowledge of the parameters and values of the
profession
2. Clinical Reasoning
-
demonstrate clinical reasoning, problem solving and good
judgment in the context of clients.
3. Facilitating Change
-
conduct assessments of clients with supervision
-
plan, implement and evaluate all aspects of a client’s
program with supervision
4. Professional Interactions
-
practice in an ethical, legal and safe manner
-
demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively with others
5. Communication
-
demonstrate appropriate verbal and non verbal communication
with clients and coworkers and integrate constructive
feedback
-
demonstrate appropriate written communication for the
setting
-
communicate with clients and colleagues in a professional
and effective manner
6. Professional Development
-
demonstrate initiative for own learning
-
act in a responsible and accountable manner
7. Performance Management
-
demonstrate abilities to set priorities, and organize time
CASELOAD
By the end of placement, be able to carry 25% of the
therapist’s caseload in a timely, competent and safe manner
with moderate to maximum supervision.
REQUIRED TEXTBOOK
Competency Based Fieldwork Evaluation
COURSE WORK COMPLETED PRIOR TO PLACEMENT
OCCTH 501 Theory and Practice of Enabling Occupation, OCCTH
502 Evaluation of Occupational Performance, OCCTH 510
Theory, Evidence and Skills in Practice: Application, OCCTH
562 Evidence-Based Practice in OT, OCCTH 518 Influences on
Occupational Performance: Mental Health, OCCTH 503
Professionalism and Supervision in Practice.
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OCCTH 526
In addition to the 187.5 hours of fieldwork, students will be expected
to reflect on their fieldwork experience and to gather together any relevant
information and material identified as necessary for Year 4 fall term.
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OCCTH 526
FIELDWORK LEVEL 2
*3 Credits
Fall Session Year 4
6 wks full time, 37.5hrs/wk, minimum 225 hours
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Practical experience in approved facilities and community
agencies. Prerequisites: Consent of Department, attendance
at Professional Development seminar and completion of OCCTH
525 and term 1 year 4 academic courses
GOAL STATEMENT
This Level 2 fieldwork experience is designed to provide
students an opportunity to actively participate and apply
academic concepts and professional skills in a practical
setting under moderate supervision.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the
end of this placement students will be able to:
1. Practice Knowledge
-
apply theoretical and academic knowledge to a practice
setting
-
demonstrate knowledge of the parameters and values of the
profession
2. Clinical Reasoning
-
demonstrate clinical reasoning, problem solving and good
judgment in the context of clients.
3. Facilitating Change
-
conduct assessments of clients with minimal supervision
-
plan, implement and evaluate all aspects of a client’s
program with minimal supervision
4. Professional Interactions
-
practice in an ethical, legal and safe manner
-
demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively with others
5. Communication
- demonstrate appropriate verbal and non verbal
communication with clients and coworkers and integrate
constructive feedback
- demonstrate skills of appropriate written communication
for the setting
-
communicate with clients and colleagues in a professional
and effective manner
6. Professional Development
- demonstrate initiative for own learning
- act in a responsible and accountable manner
7. Performance Management
-
demonstrate abilities to set priorities, and organize time
CASELOAD
By end of placement, be able to carry 50% of the therapist’s
caseload in a timely, competent and safe manner with
moderate supervision.
REQUIRED TEXTBOOK
Competency Based Fieldwork Evaluation
COURSE WORK COMPLETED PRIOR TO PLACEMENT
OCCTH 519 Enabling Occupation: Mental Health, OCCTH 530
Theory, Evidence and Skills in Practice: Synthesis, OCCTH
553 Influences on Occupational Performance: Human Systems
III – Adaptability of the Nervous System, OCCTH 564
Evaluation of Occupational Therapy Services OCCTH 565
Research Proposal, OCCTH 557 Enabling Occupation: Across
the Lifespan, (2) Student Modules
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OCCTH 527
There are two placements for Level 3 fieldwork. During one of
these placements an afternoon may be set aside for students to
make an appointment with their U of A personal advisor or U of A
ACCE to help with the integration of academic and clinical
experiences. For those further afield, who because of distance
cannot return to the University, a telephone conference may be
arranged.
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OCCTH 527
FIELDWORK LEVEL 3
*3 Credits
Winter Term Year 4
6 wks full time, 37.5hrs/wk, minimum 225
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Practical experience in approved facilities and community
agencies. Prerequisites: Consent of Department, completion
of OCCTH 526 and Year 4 academic courses.
GOAL STATEMENT
This Level 3 fieldwork experience is designed to provide
students with an opportunity to consolidate their learning
and to gain confidence and independence in the practice of
occupational therapy. Students will be expected to perform
with minimal supervision.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the
end of this placement students will be able to:
1. Practice Knowledge
-
apply theoretical and academic knowledge to a practice
setting
-
demonstrate knowledge of the parameters and values of the
profession
2. Clinical Reasoning
-
demonstrate clinical reasoning, problem solving and good
judgment in the context of clients.
3. Facilitating Change
-
conduct assessments of clients
-
plan, implement and evaluate all aspects of a client’s
program
-
practice in an ethical, legal and safe manner
4. Professional Interactions
-
demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively with others
5. Communication
-
demonstrate appropriate verbal and non verbal communication
with clients and coworkers and integrate constructive
feedback
-
demonstrate skills of appropriate written communication for
the setting
-
communicate with clients and colleagues in a professional
and effective manner
6. Professional Development
-
demonstrate initiative for own learning
-
act in a responsible and accountable manner
7. Performance Management
-
demonstrate abilities to set priorities, and organize time
CASELOAD
By end of placement, be able to carry more than 50% of the
therapist’s caseload in a timely, competent and safe manner
with minimal supervision.
REQUIRED TEXTBOOK
Competency Based Fieldwork Evaluation
COURSE WORK COMPLETED PRIOR TO PLACEMENT
OCCTH 540 Theory, Evidence and Skills in Practice:
Evaluation, OCCTH 554 Enabling Occupation through
Neurological Rehabilitation, OCCTH 558 Enabling
Occupation: Community, OCCTH 559 Enabling Occupation:
Return to work, OCCTH 557 Enabling Occupation: Across the
Lifespan , (3) student modules
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OCCTH 528
During this placement
an afternoon may be set aside for students to make an appointment
with their U of A personal advisor or U of A ACCE to help with the integration
of academic and clinical experiences. For those further afield, a telephone conference may
be arranged.
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OCCTH 528
FIELDWORK LEVEL 3
*3 Credits
Spring Session Year 4
6 wks full time, 37.5hrs/wk, minimum 225 hrs
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Practical experience in approved facilities and community
agencies. Prerequisites: Consent of Department, completion
of OCCTH 527 and Year 4 academic courses.
GOAL STATEMENT
This final Level 3 fieldwork experience is designed to
provide students with an opportunity to consolidate their
learning, to gain confidence and independence and to refine
skills in the practice of occupational therapy. They are
expected to perform with minimal supervision close to the
level of a graduate entry-level therapist.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the end of the course students must be able to:
1. display knowledge, skills and attitudes of an
entry-level new graduate (as identified by the CAOT profile)
2. maintain and develop skills achieved in OCCTH 324, 328,
428, 433
3. apply professional knowledge, skills and values and
engage in professional activities
4. refine clinical/professional reasoning and problem
solving
5. develop ability to assess clients and plan, implement
and evaluate all aspects of program in different settings
with increasing independence
6. practice in an ethical, legal and safe manner
7. communicate appropriately and integrate feedback
8. demonstrate self-assessment and self-directed learning
9. demonstrate independent work skills, time management,
organization and prioritization
CASELOAD
By end of placement, be able to plan and deliver services
for at least 75% of a therapist’s caseload in a timely,
competent and safe manner with minimal supervision.
REQUIRED TEXTBOOK
Competency Based Fieldwork Evaluation
UNIVERSITY ASSIGNMENTS DURING FIELDWORK
Students may continue to use the self-assessment provided
above.
COURSE WORK COMPLETED PRIOR TO PLACEMENT
OCCTH 540 Theory, Evidence and Skills in Practice:
Evaluation, OCCTH 554 Enabling Occupation through
Neurological Rehabilitation, OCCTH 558 Enabling Occupation:
Community, OCCTH 559 Enabling Occupation: Return to work,
OCCTH 557 Enabling Occupation: Across the Lifespan, (3)
Student Modules.
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OCCTH 531
During this placement
an afternoon may be set aside for students to make an appointment
with their U of A personal advisor or U of A ACCE to help with the integration of academic
and clinical experiences, to report on research progress or to prepare for
the fieldwork project. For those further afield,, a telephone conference may be arranged
at the student’s request.
In addition to the 187.5 hours of fieldwork, students will be expected
to reflect on their fieldwork experience, to continue to gather together
relevant information for their professional practice portfolio as a basis
for their last fieldwork experience.
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LEVEL 3 (MSc)
OCCTH 531
FIELDWORK
*3 Credits
Winter Session Year 5
5wks full time, 37.5hrs/wk, minimum
187.5 hrs
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Practical experience in approved facilities and community agencies. Prerequisite:
consent of the Department, and completion of OCCTH 324, 328, 428 and Year
5 Fall academic courses.
GOAL STATEMENT
This fieldwork experience is designed to provide students with an opportunity
to consolidate their learning and to gain confidence in the practice of
occupational therapy. Students will be expected to perform with minimum
supervision. This fieldwork is also designed so that students may consult
with clinical colleagues in the preparation of an assignment for the dissemination
of information.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the end of the course students must be able to:
1. actively pursue own learning and growth by addressing previously
identified challenge areas
2. plan and deliver services for one-half of a caseload independently
3. demonstrate the use of research-based information to support practice
4.
demonstrate ability to provide a concise, focused personal
research project summary
REQUIRED TEXTBOOK
Competency Based Fieldwork Evaluation
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OCCTH 536
During
this placement an afternoon may be set aside for students to make
an appointment with their U of A personal advisor or U of A ACCE to help with the integration
of academic and clinical experiences, to report on research progress or
to prepare for the fieldwork project. For those further afield, a telephone conference
may
be arranged at the student’s request.
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LEVEL 3 (MSc)
OCCTH 536
FIELDWORK
*3 Credits
Winter Term Year 5
5wks full time, 37.5hrs/wk, 187.5
minimum
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Practical experience in approved facilities and community agencies. Prerequisite:
consent of the Department, and completion of OCCTH 324, 328, 428, Year 5
Fall academic courses and OCCTH 531.
GOAL STATEMENT
This fieldwork experience is designed to provide students with an opportunity
to gain confidence and independence in occupational therapy and to refine
their skills before graduation. They will be expected to perform close
to the level of a new graduate with minimal supervision. It is also designed
for students to consult with clinical colleagues in the preparation of an
assignment for the dissemination of information.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the end of the course students must be able to:
1. manage, independently, a caseload expected of an entry-level new
graduate
2. demonstrate the use of research-based information to support practice
3. demonstrate ability to provide a concise, focused
personal research project summary
REQUIRED TEXTBOOK
Competency Based Fieldwork Evaluation
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OCCTH 428
OCCTH 428 (BSc OT)
Level 2 FIELDWORK
*3 Credits
Fall Session Year 4
5wks full time, 37.5hrs/wk, minimum 187.5 hrs
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Practical experience in approved facilities and
community agencies. Prerequisites: Consent of
Department, attendance at Professional Development
seminar and completion of OCCTH 328.
GOAL STATEMENT
This Level 2 fieldwork experience is designed to provide
students an opportunity to actively participate and
apply academic concepts and professional skills in a
practical setting under moderate supervision.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the end of the course students must be able to:
·
further develop professional knowledge, skills and
values
·
further develop clinical/professional reasoning and
problem solving
·
further develop and ability to assess clients, and plan,
implement and evaluate all aspects of a client’s program
·
practice in an ethical, legal and safe manner
·
consistently communicate appropriately and integrate
constructive feedback
·
demonstrate self-assessment and self-directed learning
·
further develop and integrate independent work skills,
time management, organizational and prioritization
CASELOAD
By end of placement, be able to plan and organize
activities for ½ caseload with moderate supervision.
REQUIRED TEXTBOOK
Competency Based Fieldwork Evaluation
UNIVERSITY ASSIGNMENTS DURING FIELDWORK
Student will be provided with a self-assessment and a
course assignment based on work in Rehab 418 and Rehab
455. These evaluations will have a clinical focus and
will be used to help students integrate material and to
evaluate their progress.
COURSE WORK COMPLETED PRIOR TO PLACEMENT
OCCTH 414 Advanced Application of OT Principles, REHAB
455 Neuroanatomy & Neuroscience for Rehab, OCCTH 468
Research in Rehabilitation,(2) Student Selected Modules
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OCCTH 433
OCCTH 433 (BSc OT)
Level 3FIELDWORK
*3 Credits
Winter Term Year 4
5wks full time, 37.5hrs/wk, minimum 187.5 hrs
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Practical experience in approved facilities and
community agencies. Prerequisites: Consent of
Department, completion of OCCTH 428 and Year 4
academic courses.
GOAL STATEMENT
This Level 3 fieldwork experience is designed to
provide students with an opportunity to consolidate
their learning and to gain confidence and
independence in the practice of occupational
therapy. Students will be expected to perform with
minimal supervision.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the end of the course students must be able to:
·
maintain and develop skills achieved in OCCTH 324,
328, 428
·
apply professional knowledge, skills and values and
engage in professional activities
·
refine clinical/professional reasoning and problem
solving
·
develop ability to assess clients and plan,
implement and evaluate all aspects of program in
different settings with increasing independence
·
practise in and ethical, legal and safe manner
·
communicate appropriately and integrate feedback
·
demonstrate self-assessment and self-directed
learning
·
demonstrate independent work skills, time
management, organization and prioritization
CASELOAD
By end of placement, be able to plan and deliver
services for more than ½ caseload in a timely,
competent and safe manner with minimal supervision
REQUIRED TEXTBOOK
Competency Based Fieldwork Evaluation
UNIVERSITY ASSIGNMENTS DURING FIELDWORK
Students may continue to use the self-assessment
provided above.
COURSE WORK COMPLETED PRIOR TO PLACEMENT
OCCTH 415 Integration Specialty Practice Areas,
OCCTH 420, REHAB 454 Clinical Neurology, (3)
Student Selected Modules
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OCCTH 434
OCCTH 434 (Bsc OT)
Level 3 FIELDWORK
*3 Credits
Spring Session Year 4
5wks full time, 37.5hrs/wk, minimum 187.5 hrs
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Practical experience in approved facilities and
community agencies. Prerequisites: Consent of
Department, completion of OCCTH 433 and Year 4
academic courses.
GOAL STATEMENT
This final Level 3 fieldwork experience is
designed to provide students with an opportunity
to consolidate their learning, to gain
confidence and independence and to refine skills
in the practice of occupational therapy. They
are expected to perform with minimal supervision
close to the level of a graduate entry-level
therapist.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the end of the course students must be able
to:
·
display knowledge, skills and attitudes of an
entry-level new graduate (as identified by the
CAOT profile)
·
maintain and develop skills achieved in OCCTH
324, 328, 428, 433
·
apply professional knowledge, skills and values
and engage in professional activities
·
refine clinical/professional reasoning and
problem solving
·
develop ability to assess clients and plan,
implement and evaluate all aspects of program in
different settings with increasing independence
·
practice in and ethical, legal and safe manner
·
communicate appropriately and integrate feedback
·
demonstrate self-assessment and self-directed
learning
·
demonstrate independent work skills, time
management, organization and prioritization
CASELOAD
·
By end of placement, be able to plan and deliver
services for more than 3/4 caseload in a timely
, competent and safe manner with minimal
supervision
REQUIRED TEXTBOOK
Competency Based Fieldwork Evaluation
UNIVERSITY ASSIGNMENTS DURING FIELDWORK
Students may continue to use the self-assessment
provided above.
COURSE WORK COMPLETED PRIOR TO PLACEMENT
OCCTH 410 Interdisciplinary Health Team
Development, OCCTH 415 Integration Specialty
Practice Areas, OCCTH 454 Clinical Neurology,
(3) Student Selected Modules
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Special Fieldwork
OCCTH 413 is a course designed to allow undergraduates
to pursue the practical application of occupational therapy techniques in
specialized settings. This course is extra to the requirements of the BScOT
degree, and may not be used for credit as an elective or to replace other
fieldwork courses. For more information, students should contact the ACCE.
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