Course | Madison College Outline of Instruction

10-514-184OTA Fieldwork I

Course Information

Description

Integrate classroom theory and practice into a Fieldwork Level I experience. Provides experiences to assist in the development of communication, professional and observational skills.

Total Credits

Course Competencies

Communicate professionally

Assessment Strategies

through a skill demonstration

Criteria

you practice verbal and nonverbal interpersonal communication skills in work interactions

you handle conflict constructively

you use assertive communication skills

written communication demonstrates correct grammar, spelling and mechanics

you demonstrate active listening skills
Collaborate with others to address intervention outcomes

Assessment Strategies

through a skill demonstration

Criteria

you initiate contact with supervisor when appropriate

you volunteer information

you ask for help or advice when needed

you maintain relationships with supervisor, staff, and clients

you contribute to a team effort
Demonstrate time management skills

Assessment Strategies

through a skill demonstration

Criteria

you use time constructively

you complete assignments by scheduled deadlines

you maintain personal schedules and lists to ensure timely completion of responsibilities

you prepare in advance for meetings and treatments

you demonstrate appropriate prioritizing of job responsibilities

you demonstrate flexibility in adjusting priorities to meet the established goals of the workplace
Exhibit professional work behaviors

Assessment Strategies

through a skill demonstration

Criteria

your take responsibility for your actions

you adhere safety guidelines

your conform to the ethical standards of the OTA profession

you maintain confidentiality

you exhibit respect for people and property

you display an appearance appropriate for work environment
Acquire information from a variety of sources

Assessment Strategies

through a skill demonstration

Criteria

you utilize resources to locate information

you gather information from chart and interviewing of client, family, caregiver, etc.

you listen to input from other team members and/or family

you determine the priorities through careful selection and filtering of information from all data collected

you determine what extra information will be necessary

you engage in the consultative process with inter-and intra-professional colleagues
Document client performance based on observation

Assessment Strategies

in a written assessment

Criteria

documentation follows specified format

documentation includes critical information gathered during observation

documentation is clear and concise
Seek learning opportunities in the fieldwork environment

Assessment Strategies

in a fieldwork setting

Criteria

you seek ways to improve

you utilize unscheduled time to increase learning

you seek out learning resources
Establish OTA/client relationship

Assessment Strategies

by working with others

in a fieldwork setting

Criteria

you establish rapport and trusting relationships with clients

you listen attentively to clients

you focus on client needs

you use appropriate terminology when communicating with others
Demonstrate diversity awareness in a variety of settings

Assessment Strategies

through a skill demonstration

through reflection

Criteria

you value individual and cultural differences

you work effectively with individuals and groups of diverse backgrounds demonstrating awareness of the complex intersectionality of identities that impact perception of self and others

your recognize and reflect on your own prejudices and stereotypes

you communicate in a culturally sensitive manner