Fieldwork

Students are expected to complete both level I and Level II Fieldwork Experiences:  

Level I Fieldwork Experiences occur concurrently with academic coursework. These experiences are designed to enrich didactic content. Level I Experiences will occur during semesters 2, 3, & 4.  

“Level I fieldwork may be met through one or more of the following instructional methods:

• Simulated environments
• Standardized patients
•  Faculty practice
• Faculty-led site visits
•  Supervision by a fieldwork educator in a practice environment” (ACOTE, 2018 ,p. 41).

Level II Fieldwork Experiences occur at the conclusion of the didactic phase of occupational therapy curricula. These experiences are designed to develop competent, entry-level, generalist practitioners (ACOTE, 2018). Level II Experiences occur during semesters 5 & 6 and consist of 24 weeks of full-time fieldwork experiences, supervised by a currently licensed occupational therapist (ACOTE, 2018).

REFERENCES:

Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education. (2018). 2018 Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) Standards and Interpretative Guide (effective July 31, 2020). [PDF document]. Retrieved from https://acoteonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/2018-ACOTE-Standards.pdf