OT 675 FW II A Course Syllabus - Logan Fields, OTD, OTR/L

Through clinical experience, the student will demonstrate the following (as defined by AOTA’s Fieldwork Performance Evaluation (FWPE) for the Occupational Therapy Student (Revised in 2020):

FUNDAMENTALS OF PRACTICE

1.) Adheres to the American Occupational Therapy Association’s Code of Ethics and all

federal, state, and facility regulations

2.) Adheres to safety regulations and reports/documents incidents appropriately.

3.) Ensures the safety of self and others during all fieldwork related activities by

anticipating potentially unsafe situations and taking steps to prevent accidents.

BASIC TENETS

4.) Articulates the values, beliefs, and distinct perspective of the occupational therapy

profession to clients and other relevant parties clearly, confidently, and accurately.

5.) Articulates the value of occupation as a method and desired outcome of occupational

therapy to clients and other relevant parties clearly, confidently, and accurately.

6.) Articulates the role of occupational therapy practitioners to clients and other relevant

parties clearly, confidently, and accurately.

SCREENING AND EVALUATION

7.) Articulates a clear and logical rationale for the evaluation process based on client

information, contexts, theories, frames of reference, and/or practice models.

8.) Obtains sufficient and necessary information from relevant sources throughout the

evaluation process.

9.) Selects relevant screening and assessment tools based on various factors.

10.) Determines the client’s occupational profile and occupational performance through

interview and other appropriate evaluation methods.

11.) Evaluates and analyzes client factors and contexts that support or hinder occupational

performance.

12.) Administers standardized and non-standardized assessments and surveys accurately

and efficiently to ensure findings are valid and reliable.

13.) Modifies evaluation procedures based on client factors and contexts.

14.) Interprets evaluation results to determine the client’s occupational performance

strengths and challenges.

15.) Synthesizes and documents the results of the evaluation process clearly, accurately,

and concisely, using systematic methods to record the client’s occupational

performance.

INTERVENTION

16.) Articulates a clear and logical rationale for the intervention process based on the

evaluation results, contexts, theories, frames of reference, practice models, and

evidence.

17.) Establishes an accurate and appropriate client-centered plan based on the evaluation

results, contexts, theories, frames of reference, and/or practice models.

18.) Uses evidence from research and relevant resources to make informed intervention

decisions.

19.) Selects client-centered and occupation-based interventions that motivate and challenge

the client to achieve established goals that support targeted outcomes. Includes the consideration of all client-centered components including psychosocial factors.

20.) Implements client-centered and occupation-based intervention plans.

21.) Chooses and, if needed, modifies intervention approach to achieve established goals

that support targeted outcomes.

22.) Modifies task and/or environment to maximize the client’s performance.

23.) Modifies the intervention plan and determines the need for continuation or

discontinuation of services based on the client's status.

24.) Documents the client's response to services in a manner that demonstrates the

effectiveness of interventions.

MANAGEMENT OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY SERVICES

25.) Demonstrates through practice or discussion the ability to collaborate with and assign

appropriate tasks to the occupational therapy assistant, occupational therapy aide, or

others to whom responsibilities might be assigned, while remaining responsible for all

aspects of treatment.

26.) Demonstrates through practice or discussion an understanding of costs and funding

systems related to occupational therapy services, such as federal, state, third party, and

private payers.

27.) Demonstrates knowledge about the organization.

28.) Meets productivity standards or volume of work expected of occupational therapy

students.

COMMUNICATION AND PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIORS

29.) Communicates clearly and effectively, both verbally and nonverbally.

30.) Produces clear and accurate documentation.

31.) Collaborates with fieldwork educator(s) to maximize the learning experience.

32.) Takes responsibility for attaining professional competence by seeking out learning

opportunities and interactions with fieldwork educator(s) and others.

33.) Responds constructively to feedback in a timely manner.

34.) Demonstrates consistent and acceptable work behaviors.

35.) Demonstrates effective time management.

36.) Manages relationships effectively through therapeutic use of self and adjusts approach

to meet the needs of clients and others.

37.) Demonstrates respect for diversity factors of others.

WILMINGTON COLLEGE 

38.) Adhere to all policies and procedures as directed by the fieldwork site and Wilmington College.

39.) Additional site-specific objectives may be developed and are subject to agreement by all parties.