1. Jerry Bentley, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA Fieldwork Administrator Dept. of Occupational Therapy & Occupational Science jbentleydonnelly@towson.edu Enrollment Services Room 246 410-704-2253

2. AGENDA Overview of FW Program Major Level II Issues to Consider FW Schedule Q & A

3. What Is Fieldwork Links Education and Practice Real-life Experiences Hands on learning In Vivo

4. The Road to Entry Level Practice Academic Phase (All classes including Level I) Fieldwork: (Level II) Final Steps (Graduation, Exam, License)

5. FIELDWORK TYPES Level I (Area Sites) OCTH 320 OCTH 319 OCTH 326 OCTH 612 Level II (Global Sites) OCTH 635: Physical Rehab OCTH 636: Psychosocial

6. Purpose of Level I Apply Knowledge Develop Skills Broaden Exposure Answer the questions

7. FIELDWORK LEVEL I OCTH 320 - Spring 2016 OCTH 319 - Fall, 2016 OCTH 326 - Spring, 2017 OCTH 612 - OT Health Promotion Initiatives in the Community

8. Level II Fieldwork 12 Weeks/480 hours each Self Directed Learning Professional Relationships Assessments/Evaluation Intervention Documentation

9. FW Dates June 26 – September 15, 2017 September 25 – December 15, 2017

10. Fieldwork Assignment By Lottery (Area Sites Only) Self Selection ( Out- of- Area)

11. Level II FW Preparation FW Files FW Web page Web site of hospital, rehab centers, SNF, etc. Visit Ask family, friends, neighbors, other

12. Fieldwork Requirements Why are they necessary Hepatitis B Titer or signed declination PPD 6 months – 1 yr Annual CPR – Infant, Child & Adult Health Insurance Background Check Flu Shot

13. Fieldwork Dress Requirements See PPT

14. What can you do? Develop Your Professional Self Fully Engaged Attend classes & retain info (lecture/presentation/group work) Participate Reflect Review FW files Explore Web sites

15. Major Issues to Consider Pace Skill Level Supervision Type Personal & Professional Goals Cost

16. Learn More….. Town Meetings Individually by appointment Via FW Meetings Link

17. Questions & Answers