OCC 521 Fieldwork I- Older Adults

Students will complete three (3) Level I fieldwork experiences throughout the educational program:  One with children and adolescents; one with adults; and one with older adults.  Students must complete a Level I fieldwork experience in a mental health setting and one in a physical rehabilitation setting.  One week (30 hours) each trimester in trimester two (2), three (3), and four (4) is designated as the Level I fieldwork week on the academic calendar.  This course provides opportunities for observation and participation in various aspects of the occupational therapy process during a full-time one week older adult Level I fieldwork experience.  Students will be able to observe evaluations and interventions performed on the older adult with a variety of diagnosis in medical or educational settings.