EPISODE · Sep 16, 2019 · 58 MIN
From Observation to Taking the Lead - OTA Fieldwork: Part 2 of 4
from OT 4 Lyfe · host OT 4 Lyfe
EJ, Chantal, and Sarah discuss:How they feel after completing 3 weeks of fieldworkShifting from observing to leading their own groupsDistinguishing OTs unique value in mental health servicesWhat to do when your treatment plan backfires?Therapeutic use of selfLearning to read the patientsDaily and momentary goalsHow their days are structuredDifferences in supervisionThe emotional toll of working in mental healthThe role of our own biasesChanges in responsibilities expected in the next few weeks of fieldworkAdvice for students going into fieldwork
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During the first few weeks of fieldwork, OT and OTA students get exposed to the practice area, common diagnoses, treatment activities and modalities, as well as the team that they will be working with throughout their placement. Students start with observing their supervisors and other therapists at the site, then begin assisting in the treatment sessions and evaluations, and ultimately start taking the lead for their assigned caseload. This is the second episode of the OTA student series where we follow two occupational therapy assistant students Ijeoma Ikpeze and Chantal Sendall throughout their last level 2 fieldwork placements. In this episode, the girls share how their experience is going in the first three weeks, including what their days and supervision looks like, as well as specific challenges that they have encountered. This episode is for any OT and OTA students or future students, practicing clinicians, and fieldwork educators.
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