EPISODE · Sep 10, 2019 · 1H 38M
Preparing for the Challenge - OTA Fieldwork: Part 1 of 4
from OT 4 Lyfe · host OT 4 Lyfe
EJ, Chantal, and Sarah discuss:Their previous level 2 fieldwork placementGetting experience in many practice areas as an OT studentHardest parts of their first fieldwork placementChallenges with documentation and relating the treatments to the big pictureTransitioning from classroom to clinical practiceLearning to take chances and not be afraid to make mistakesPreparing for their next Level 2 placements in mental healthHaving fieldworks back to backExcitement and nerves going into their last placementWhat they are most excited about and what they are most nervous aboutImportance of developing an open line of communication with your supervisorsThe students’ perceived strengths and weakness going into fieldworkBeing resourceful when not knowing the answersHow to be a good studentThe importance of asking questionsDifferences between OTA and OT fieldworkAdvocating for yourself as an OTA studentSocial media resources for OT and OTA students
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Once all the coursework is completed, occupational therapy students start their level 2 fieldworks to gain hands-on, clinical experience in various practice areas. Over the course of a few short months, students take on the challenge of going from observation to entry-level practitioner. This episode is the first in a 4 part series where we follow two occupational therapy assistant students from Erie Community College throughout the last of the level 2 fieldwork placements. Ijeoma Ikpeze and Chantal Sendall dive deep into their experiences as an OTA student and open up about their excitement and nervousness as their last fieldwork is about to begin. If you’re an OT student or future OT student, this series should not be missed. If you’re a clinician and have been considering taking a student or are a current fieldwork educator, this series will give you a first hand glimpse of what students go through during fieldwork.
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