The first in a series of three clinical instruction courses in the occupational therapy process. OT documentation, basic measurement skills and clinical skills, experiences with people with disabilities, and participation in professional activities. This course includes clinical simulation instruction, interprofessional education, and classroom instruction. Fieldwork meetings will be held as needed throughout the semester to discuss any relevant fieldwork situations. Instruction occurs through observation and hands-on experience. Students will demonstrate competence in assessing cardio/pulmonary function, functional mobility (bed mobility/transfers), and creating an occupational profile.
A ten-session (traditionally attended once-a-week) clinical rotation in a physical disabilities/developmental setting. OT staff must be present. Fieldwork meetings will be held as needed throughout the semester to discuss any relevant fieldwork situations. Instruction occurs through observation and hands-on experience. Assignments include treatment planning, documentation, and critically appraising research to develop evidenced-based answers to real-world clinical questions.
A 32-hour, once-a-week or daily, rotation focused on the psychosocial factors that influence occupational engagement and interpreting the role of Occupational Therapy in non-traditional settings. Supervisors will include qualified personnel such as social workers, program directors, house managers, etc. The WVU OT program Academic Fieldwork Coordinator or specified faculty will provide distant supervision. By the completion of the rotation, students are expected to have developed a project that complements the site’s mission and goals for the clients served. A clear understanding of how OT can contribute to the site in terms of consultative services offered will also be demonstrated. Instructional methods include meetings, direct communication/ supervision with students and site leaders, and hands-on client experience.
OTH 540 Level II fieldwork rotation represents the first full-time, long-term clinical placement in the occupational therapy curriculum. The length of this clinical rotation is twelve weeks; there is some variation as to how the 12 weeks can be structured. Instructional methods consist of demonstration and individual assignments as per the clinical fieldwork instructor. By the end of the rotation, students should have successfully completed the clinical education goal /objectives of the program and their specific site. Clinical education goals and objectives are developed by the site or through the academic fieldwork program and carried out in collaboration with clinical site supervisors. The clinical education process allows the students to practice and refine both professional and clinical skills. Students practice under the supervision of a licensed qualified occupational therapist in a qualified practice setting, which may include but are not limited to hospitals, home health agencies, nursing homes, schools, or outpatient clinics.
OTH 640 Level II fieldwork rotation represents the second and final full-time, long-term clinical placement in the occupational therapy curriculum. The length of this clinical rotation is twelve weeks; there is some variation as to how the 12 weeks can be structured. Instructional methods consist of demonstration and individual assignments as per the clinical fieldwork instructor. By the end of the rotation, students should have successfully completed the clinical education goals /objectives of the program and their specific site. Clinical education goals and objectives are developed by the site or through the academic fieldwork program and carried out in collaboration with clinical site supervisors. The clinical education process allows the students to practice and refine both professional and clinical skills. Students practice under the supervision of a licensed qualified occupational therapist in a qualified practice setting, which may include but are not limited to hospitals, home health agencies, nursing homes, schools, or outpatient clinics.