Fieldwork Performance Evaluation (FWPE) Sample Objectives and Alternative Learning Activities

• This document provides educators with an overview of the FWPE and sample objectives for each category. In addition, there  is a list of alternative learning activities for each section, helping facilitate student education.

FWPE for the OT Student

FWPE for the OTA Student

FWPE Rating and Scoring Guide

The Experience of OT Students During Fieldwork: What Fieldwork Educators Should Know

• This article describes some things that fieldwork educators should be aware of when supervising a fieldwork student.

AOTA Fieldwork Educator Benefits

• This link describes the benefits to being a fieldwork educator at a personal and community level.

AOTA Foundations Badge

• AOTA offers a robust selection of continuing education (CE) courses to support practitioners in providing the best outcomes for their clients. Practitioners earn a verifiable digital badge upon successful completion of the series of courses indicated.

AOTA Self-Assessment Tool for Fieldwork Educator Competency

• The SAFECOM was designed to be utilized by FWEs as a tool to provide a structure for self-reflection and assessment of their perceived level of competence and to identify areas for further development and improvement of their skills. 

Preceptor Education Program (PEP)

• The Preceptor Education Program is an online interprofessional program with eight interactive learning modules. Each module takes 30-45 minutes and aims to support health professionals and students preparing them for real-world practice.

ClinEdAus: Enabling Clinical Education Skills

• This website provides heath care practitioners with a variety of resources for supervising students in clinical placements.

Medicare Requirements for OT/OTA Student Supervision

• The following provides information about the way in which the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) interprets how and whether the Medicare program should provide payment for services provided by students.