In the second year of the program, each student will participate in two Level I Fieldwork Experiences during fall semester and two Level II Fieldwork Experiences during spring semester. These experiences will be chosen from a wide variety of practice settings including, but not limited to: home health, employment sites, community-based programs, rehabilitation centers, long-term care facilities, assisted living facilities, hospitals, and schools. Before starting the Level II Fieldwork Experiences, all required course work of the OTA program must be completed with a minimum grade of a "C," and the student must have a 2.0 grade point average. The Level 2 fieldwork experiences must be completed within 12 months of completing the required academic coursework.
Prior to these experiences, the student must complete a Health Information form, sign a Hepatitis B form, have a Mantoux test, and complete a background study as required by the fieldwork site. The student must also have a current CPR card for the healthcare provider prior to starting their Level 1 Fieldwork Experience.
An individual who is disqualified from having direct patient contact as a result of the background study, and whose disqualification is not set aside by the Commissioner of Health, will not be permitted to participate in the fieldwork experiences.
Transportation to fieldwork facilities is the responsibility of each student.