Past Teachings (entry-level MSOT and BS/MSOT programs at Boston University):

SAR-OT593/OT594 Level II Fieldwork (LIIFW):

Students begin the Level II Fieldwork (SAR-OT593 and OT594) component of the program after completing the four semesters of academic course work. A minimum of 24 weeks of clinical internship, which are completed in two 12-week full-time placements, is required for certification to practice. The BU program currently has contracts with over 800 sites across the United States. The Fieldwork Coordinator works with each student to identify placements that provide an appropriate range of experiences with different age groups and disability conditions and fit with the students' interests, geographic preferences, and finances. The Fieldwork Coordinator remains in contact with students and available for support or problem-solving throughout their Level II Fieldwork period.

Level II Fieldwork provides students with an in-depth, supervised experience through which knowledge and skills are consolidated in a context that provides opportunity to assume responsibility for the delivery of occupational therapy services to patients/clients. Thus, LIIFW is designed to achieve an effective transition from the role of student to the role of entry-level occupational therapist. Some important objectives of the Level II fieldwork experience include:

•          To develop increasing competence selecting and administering assessment instruments and evaluating, interpreting, and documenting the occupational needs of individuals and groups.

•          To plan, implement, and justify intervention and discharge plans consistent with evaluation results, the individual or group's essential roles, the theoretical model(s) applicable to the fieldwork setting, and evidence-based practice.

•          To work collaboratively with clients, families, and colleagues in a professional context, respecting diverse social/cultural values and practices.

•          To demonstrate personal responsibility for continued learning by initiating independent study and accessing appropriate resources as needed to guide practice decisions.

•          To demonstrate awareness of and concern for social and health care issues as these influence individual clients and their families as well as the community at large.

SAR-OT590 Fieldwork Seminar: 

This course is presented to students during their last semester on campus to prepare them for Level II fieldwork. At the end of the fieldwork seminar series, students will:

1.      have an understanding of the objectives for a level II experience.

2.      understand how the level II fieldwork experience fits into the curriculum.

a.      Understand the concept of leadership in whatever setting in which they are.

3.      have an overview of the level II experience.

4.      understand their role in providing medical insurance information, immunization records, CPR, first aid, results of CORI checks and Child Abuse Clearances, and whatever else might be requested.

5.      understand how to apply for financial aid for the fieldwork experience

6.      identify the important dates on which items are due, based on their own schedule.

7.      understand the importance of the personal data form and how to fill it out.

8.      know the skeleton outline for an introductory letter to a fieldwork site.

9.      know BU’s policies regarding absences during fieldwork or termination of fieldwork.

10.  understand BU’s grading policy for fieldwork.

11.  understand how the ADA and the Buckley Amendment apply to fieldwork.

12.  have a beginning understanding of how to enter a new system.

13.  have an understanding of the role of the student on fieldwork.

14.  have a beginning understanding of supervision and the role of the supervisor.

15.  have an understanding of the role of the academic fieldwork coordinator.

16.  be familiar with the AOTA fieldwork evaluation form.

17.  know the sequence of events leading up to graduation and during graduation.

18.  know the timeline and procedure for applying for the certification exam.

19.  know how to contact different licensure boards for applications for licensure.

20.  understand the concepts of temporary vs. permanent license.

21.  list a variety of options of how to find a job.

22.  know want is on the http://courseinfo.bu.edu Level II site and how to access it.

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SAR-HP151 Introduction to the Health and Rehabilitation Professions: 

This is the first in a series of core courses required for all BU Sargent College undergraduate students.  Freshmen and sophomores only. Survey of the roles and functions of the health and rehabilitation disciplines, including athletic training; speech, language and hearing sciences; human physiology; nutrition; occupational therapy; physical therapy; and health science. Examination of the relationships within interdisciplinary teams and between health care providers and consumers. Frequent writing assignments of varying lengths.

SAR-OT151 Occupation and Health: Introduction to Occupational Therapy:

Examination of the nature of occupation and its relation to health and well-being, and of the factors that influence one's choice of and ability to perform activities. Students will explore their own activity (occupation) choices and patterns as well as those of the community through directed observation, laboratory experiences, and written assignments.

SAR-OT571 Community Service:

The purpose of this course is to learn first hand about OT practice in the community. In this section, students spend time volunteering in group homes for people with long-term mental illness. Occupational therapy interventions are carried out as appropriate.  During this course students will:

1.      understand the issues specific to community-centered practice

2.      become familiar with the unique challenges that an OT faces when working in the community

3.      become familiar with recent literature regarding OT’s role working in the community

4.      have working knowledge of documentation used for community-centered practice

5.      become familiar with community services available for various populations

6.      have opportunities to practice oral co0mmunicaiton skills through sharing of community activities during clinical forum.

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