OTA 104 Occupational Therapy Assistant Fieldwork I 3 credits

This course introduces occupational therapy assistant students to the clinical requirements of fieldwork experiences. Students participate in a variety of learning experiences to prepare them for observation and participation opportunities in clinical and community settings. Principles and practice of safety techniques in community and clinical settings are introduced. Students are required to complete a professional development evaluation and develop learning goals for the second year of coursework and field experiences. Students also participate in a community service project with Level II occupational therapy assistant students. R, W2, M2, 12 (1 lecture hour and 4 laboratory hours)

Prerequisite: OTA 107 with a minimum grade of C

Corequisite: OTA 103, OTA 106 and BIO 176

Note: In addition to tuition, this course requires an additional tuition rate of $72 per credit hour.