Student’s goals and objectives for Level I fieldwork.

The Level I Fieldwork experience is for students to develop general observation and communication skills. Students will also sharpen their understanding of what the client/resident/patient/consumer needs in order to support a functional lifestyle.

The occupational therapy student will be able to:

• Begin the transition from student to practitioner.
• Describe practice environments. 
• Demonstrate an understanding of the funding or reimbursements of practice settings.

• Develop skills in the following areas: therapeutic interaction with clients and involvement in daily activities in the practice context.
• If relevant, observe and participate in assessment processes such as: chart review, interview, administration of assessment, and establishment of goals.
• Observe interaction amongst participants.
• Develop and articulate an appreciation for the potential roles of the occupational therapist.
• Demonstrate the ability to reflect upon their professional growth.
• Recognize and understand their feelings about working with individuals with various needs and abilities and articulate these feelings in a faculty/peer group discussion.

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