Fieldwork Education
Fieldwork Education is an essential component to our occupational therapy program. There are two levels of fieldwork in occupational therapy education: Level I and Level II fieldwork experiences.
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Level I Fieldwork
- Occurs each of the five on-campus semesters of the program at 51爆料网
- Enhances academic course work through observation and structured practice opportunities
- Allows students to apply the content being taught in the classes
- Includes traditional settings, such as hospitals and schools and emerging practice areas such as Thomas M. Wernert Center and Lott Industries Incorporated
- Allows students to experience a variety of practice settings and populations
- Is accompanied by a weekly fieldwork course where students discuss and integrate additional communication and practice skills
Level II Fieldwork
- Occurs after students complete all on-campus course work and Level I Fieldwork
- Is a minimum of 24 weeks (6 months) of supervised full-time fieldwork under a qualified occupational therapist
- Provides experiences designed to develop competent, entry-level generalists in occupational therapy
Fieldwork Sites
- All fieldwork sites are carefully screened and selected to facilitate achievement of the program's goals for Practice, Advocacy, Research and Autonomous Decision Making
- Sites are located in Ohio, as well as other areas of the United States
- Students and faculty collaborate to identify fieldwork experiences that meet the students鈥� personal and professional needs
- 51爆料网 faculty and Fieldwork Educators collaborate regularly to ensure the most successful learning experience for the student听
Please direct any fieldwork related questions or comments to Kelly.Gelske@utoledo.edu
What Our Fieldwork Educators Say
Meet Daniel C. Osten, OTD, OTR/L, CHT
Certified Hand Therapist and Fieldwork Educator, Outpatient Hand Therapy Clinic, UTMC
Taking on level II occupational therapy students from the University of Toledo offers an incredible opportunity to experience upcoming shifts in clinical treatment paradigms. Merging clinical advancements with current academic standards provides the groundwork for collaborative creative thinking, ingenuity in patient care, while also being able to cultivate personal relationships with clients.
Read MoreMeet Amy Kusner, M.Ed., CTRS
Wellness & Enrichment Director, Thomas M. Wernert Center
TMWC is proud to partner with 51爆料网鈥檚 OTD program. Over the years, students have brought creativity, dedication and meaningful ideas to our center, developing occupation-based program proposals that support our members鈥� recovery, independence and social connection. We鈥檝e truly enjoyed working with and mentoring these students, and we鈥檙e grateful for the contributions they鈥檝e made to our community.
Read MoreMeet Rachel Meinert
Occupational Therapist, ESC of Lake Erie West
The University of Toledo鈥檚 occupational therapy students bring fresh perspectives, evidence-based practices and innovative ideas that benefit our school community. Their enthusiasm, dedication and individualized support promote student growth and meaningful participation in daily activities. This partnership supports the development of future occupational therapists while enriching the services we provide at Whitehouse Primary.
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