OTA 1170 Phys Dysfunction Fieldwork

Recognize and abide by facility and federally mandated requirements for patient confidentiality and patient rights.

Observe and participate in the occupational therapy (OT) process as it relates to adult rehabilitation services and evidence-based practice.

Develop basic clinical observation skills of evidence-based practices and practice outcomes.

Consistently use politically correct and people first language in written and oral work.

Integrate classroom knowledge by identification of diagnosis, functional deficits, occupational areas, measurability of goals, treatment techniques, and client response to intervention.

Synthesize and analyze information for presentation in oral and/or written formats.

Interact with various stakeholders in a professional and ethical manner while engaged in a community based outpatient clinic to enhance the academic experience.

Complete a service learning project for facility/client use.

Participate in service delivery of clients in the OTA clinic.

Demonstrate competence in service maintenance tasks emphasizing set-up/clean-up/safety for client and clinician.

Provide and accept feedback, modifying behavior as needed.

Communicate and collaborate professionally through verbal, non-verbal, reflection and written responses/documentation with all stakeholders.

Collect, organize, and report on data for evaluation of client outcomes under the direction of an administrator, manager, or occupational therapist.

Identify self as an OTA student 100% of the time.