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Fieldwork site opportunities
past and present
Billerica School System , Massachusetts
Therapy Unlimited
Plainville ARC
Southington Public Schools
Hartford Public Schools
Wolcott View Manor
Jonis Child Care
Ingraham Manor Adult Day Care
Waterbury Hospital Mental Health
Therakids
Bethel Healthcare
Access Rehab
Music and Arts Center for Humanity-MACH
OTA 103 and OTA 110 will meet twice during
the semester on pre determined saturday mornings from 9:30-12pm. Kathi will be in touch with each student who is registered
once classes begin to schedule the time.
OTA 103 Fieldwork Level I
meets for 5 hours during the semester and requires 40 additional hours of observation in a therapeutic/clinical setting
to fulfill the class requirements.
OTA 110 Fieldwork Level I
Advanced meets for 5 hours during the semester and requires 40 additional hours of observation and hands on in a traditional
or alternative fielwork setting to fulfill the requirements of the course.
OTA 222 and OTA 223 Level II are each 8 weeks
in length, on-site, full time clinical experience which is completed once all academic requirements are fulfilled. Kathi
will assist you in FW placement. In addition, an interview is required with the facility prior to confirmation of placement.
Each FW requires some level of supervision by a clinician or faculty member and is graded
based on specific criteria. Level II fieldwork is graded based on the AOTA recommened FW Performance Assessment.
FW and clinical observation dress code
*Clinical observation includes any class activity which occurs in the
clinic
- No open toe shoes
- No excessive jewlery
- No excessive fragrance, perfume/ cologne
- No logo shirts/T-shirts
- No tight fitting or belly exposed shirts
- No shorts
- Please review dress policy for Level I and II Fieldwork with supervisor before arriving
at the facility. (This may include limiting number of piercings or require covering tattoos. Each
facility has its own requirements related to appropriate attire)
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