Course Syllabus
Course Number: OTHA 2267
Course Name: Practicum II
Revised 8-11-2015
Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 to 5:00 (or as determined by FWE)
Semester Credit Hours: 2
Lecture Hours per week: 0
Lab Hours per week: 40
Contact Hours per Semester: 320
Prerequisites: All previous OTHA classes
Co-Requisite: None
Instructor: Terrie King, OTR, LPC
Instructor’s Office Location and Phone Number: HNS 1114, 903-694-4027
E-mail Address: Please use Canvas email
Course Description: A method of instruction providing detailed education, training, work-based
experience and direct patient/client care, generally within a clinical site. Specific detailed
learning objectives are developed collaboratively by the faculty and clinical instructor.
Establishing on-site clinical instruction, supervision, evaluation and placement is the
responsibility of the college faculty. Clinical experiences are unpaid external learning
experiences. Course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. This is the second
of two capstone experiences which provide an opportunity for students to integrate and apply all
previous didactic and clinical coursework.
Purpose and Goals of the Course: As outlined in the learning plan, apply the theory,
concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations,
laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal
systems associated with the delivery of occupational therapy services. The student will
demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and
appropriate written and verbal communication skills.
Course’s Relationship to Curriculum:
This course is the second of two capstone experiences for the student to demonstrate
knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of the occupational
therapy process while under the guided supervision of an occupational therapy practitioner.
Assignments
Weight
FWE Evaluation of Student Grading
Forms (Midterm and Final)
90%
Student Evaluation of FWE Grading
Forms
10%
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Grading Scale
% Score
Letter Grade
70-100
Pass
69 or
below
Fail
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* The student must earn no less than a “3” on items 1 -3 on the FWPE which involve ethical and
safety issues. Failure to do so will result in failure of this course.
Note 1: No scores will be rounded.
Note 2: All rules and regulations printed in the College catalog, The Pathfinder and the OTA
Student Policy Manual will be reinforced throughout this course.
Note 3: The OTA Program will not tolerate any form of academic dishonesty as defined in The
Pathfinder or unethical behaviors as defined in the OTA Program’s Student Policy Manual. Any
student participating in academic dishonesty or unethical behaviors of any type will receive a
zero (0) on the assignment or exam and may be subject to further disciplinary action.
Note 4: It is the student’s responsibility to make sure that the course instructor receives grading
forms and to support their FWE in completing and submitting these forms in a timely manner. If
forms are not received by deadline, a 20 point reduction per day will be deducted. If there are
difficulties with this aspect of instruction, please call the course instructor.
Student Responsibilities
1. Students are expected to show respect for fellow classmates and instructors by being
punctual for all class periods.
2. Students should complete all reading assignments and or lab assignments prior to class.
3. Students are expected to participate actively in class discussions and experiences.
It is the student’s responsibility to consistently monitor the class process through the use
4.
of the online learning management system. Students are expected to print out all course
materials prior to the class date listed on the learning management system. Given this
expectation, the student should maintain access to a reliable computer system to remain
in good standing in the course.
5. Students should notify the instructor in advance if unable to take a scheduled examination.
If not, unexcused absence will result and the student will receive a zero for the exam. A
make up test will not be given in this circumstance.
6. Students are responsible for all materials missed due to absences.
7. Grades or points allotted for daily work, quizzes, and labs cannot be made up in the case
of an absence.
Students are expected to turn in completed assignments on time. The course instructor
8.
may extend the deadline if notified of extenuating circumstances prior to the due date.
Students can expect a 20 point deduction for every day it is late.
9. Grades or points allotted for daily work, quizzes, and labs cannot be made up in the case
of an absence.
10. Students are expected to accept constructive feedback and modify behavior as
appropriate.
11. When interacting with peers, College staff and faculty, students are expected to be
positive, sensitive, considerate, polite and tolerant.
For
specific conduct and behavior expectations, refer to the OTA Program Student Policy
12.
Manual.
Attendance:
Given the nature of this course, if students are absent, a specific make up plan must be created
at the discretion of the fieldwork educator and course instructor in order to obtain the required
320 hours.
In the event that a student is absent or arrives late, the student MUST notify both the fieldwork
educator and the OTA office secretary prior to the designated work shift. If you leave the site
early, you must also notify both the fieldwork educator and the OTA office secretary. Any
student failing to adhere to this requirement will lose 5 points from his/her overall COURSE
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grade per event. For example, if you have a 70% average at the end of the semester and you
failed to report one absence, your average will be adjusted to 65%, which would result in failure
of the course. Try to talk to the fieldwork educator and OTA office secretary if at all possible—
leave a message as a last resort for the fieldwork educator and get the name of the person
taking the message. It’s very simple and professional to call if you are going to miss any portion
of your assigned day. For additional specific attendance requirements, refer to the current
Panola College Catalog and OTA Program Student Manual.
If any student in this class has special classroom or testing needs because of a physical,
learning, or emotional condition, please contact ADA Counselor in the Administration Building,
telephone 903-693-1123 to make arrangements for any required accommodations within the
first seven days of the semester. Withdrawing from a course is the student’s responsibility. If
you do not withdraw yourself, you will receive an F on your transcript for this course.
Learning Objectives:
1.
The student will identify and apply fundamentals of practice to maintain an ethical and
safe clinical environment.
2.
The student will show understanding of the basic tenets of occupational therapy by
creating evidenced based treatment interventions that highlight the use of occupations.
3.
The student will gather data, administer selected assessment tools, assist with
interpretation of the information and collaborate with the OT to establish client centered,
occupation based goals.
4.
The student, in collaboration with the occupational therapist practitioner, will design,
implement and modify occupation based therapeutic activities to meet the treatment
goals of their clients.
5.
The student will demonstrate the ability to establish a therapeutic relationship with clients
by using his or her personality, insights, perceptions and judgments in a way that
facilitates the accomplishment of established client goals.
6.
The student will illustrate professionalism through verbal and written communications
with peers, staff, clients and family members.
7.
The student will identify and implement professional work behaviors including
responding to feedback, time management, interpersonal skills and respect for cultural
diversity.
Note: There may be additional student learning objectives developed in collaboration with the
fieldwork educator that is specific to the work setting and services provided by at the facility/site.
Methods of Evaluation:
Performance/
Method of Measurement
Learning Outcome
1-7
1. The student will earn no less than a “3” on items 1-3 on the AOTA
FWPE.
2. The student will earn no less than a total average score of 70 out of
100 points as outlined in AOTA’s , Fieldwork Performance Evaluation
for the Occupational Therapy Assistant Student (FWPE). This
objective evaluates Learning Objectives #1-7.
SCANS implemented in these course objectives include:
II.D.i, I.A.i., I.A.ii, II.C.ii., I.B.v, I.B.i, I.B.ii, I.B.iii, I.C.iii, II.B.v., II.B.vi, I.C.v., II.D.ii
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Texts, Materials, and Supplies:
No new texts are required for this course, however students are expected to use all resources
acquired to this point in their educational program to include: texts, notebooks, handouts and
other materials provided.
Evaluation/Assignment Descriptions:
FWE Evaluation of Student Grading Forms - (Midterm and Final) – 90%
1. A score of 70% must be achieved on the final evaluation in order to pass this course.
2. A score of 3 or more must be achieved on the final performance items 1-3 of this
form to pass this course.
3. Forms to be submitted on Evalue
Student Evaluation of FWE Grading Forms - (Midterm and Final) – 10%
1. Complete and review with your FW Educator at midterm and final evaluation times.
2. Professional constructive comments are required for each areas on this report to
support your FWEd’s awareness of their skills as an instructor.
3. The timeliness and quality of student’s feedback responses will be the criteria for
grading scores.
4. Forms to be submitted on Evalue.
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Panola College OTA Program
Student Evaluation of Fieldwork Instruction
Student Name: ______________________________Course: __________________
Facility Name: __________________________________________
This evaluation tool should be completed (typed) by the student and discussed with the
fieldwork educator (FWE) at both midterm and by the last week of the fieldwork rotation. A copy
should be left with the FWE and the final original returned to the course instructor by the
published due date.
Complete the questions below thoughtfully and accurately.
Provide constructive feedback with examples for your score in each area.
1. Clinical Site
The clinical site provides a student-friendly environment that supports the learning process.
1
Strongly Disagree
Comments:
2
Disagree
3
Agree
4
Strongly Agree
2. Professionalism
The fieldwork educator (FWE) demonstrates professional behaviors consistent with those
instilled by the Panola College OTA program. (ie. initiation, dependability, respectfulness,
organization, communication skills, cooperation, and adherence to safety requirements)
1
Strongly Disagree
2
Disagree
3
Agree
4
Strongly Agree
Comments:
3. Therapeutic Use of Self
The fieldwork educator cultivates a therapeutic relationship (planned use of personality as a part
of the intervention process) and demonstrates the ability to connect interpersonally with their
clients.
1
2
3
4
Strongly Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree
Disagree
Comments:
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4. Clinical Reasoning
The fieldwork educator demonstrates and discusses clinical reasoning for selection of evidence
based treatment intervention types. (FWE explains why the intervention is the best choice)
1
Strongly Disagree
2
Disagree
3
Agree
4
Strongly Agree
Comments:
5. Practice Skills
The fieldwork educator demonstrates the ability to implement effective occupation based, client
centered interventions (meaningful to client and goal directed).
1
Strongly Disagree
2
Disagree
3
Agree
4
Strongly Agree
Comments:
6. Suggestions
A. The best part about being at this facility was….
B. Something you might think about adding to this experience is…..
We have mutually shared and clarified the information above.
Date: ____________________
Fieldwork Educator:
__________________________ ________________________
(printed name)
(signature)
Student:
__________________________ _________________________
(printed name)
(signature)
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Midterm Performance Rating
Student: ________________________
Date: ___________
AOTA Fieldwork Performance Evaluation (FWPE) midterm total score: ____________
Please circle one of the following ratings that best reflect the student’s overall midterm
performance standing:
Rating
The student’s
performance is
significantly below
standards.
The student could
be at risk of failing
the rotation.
The student is
meeting most of the
performance
standards.
The student is
exceeding in most of
the standards
Criteria
The student’s performance is far below
expectations. Failure is imminent unless the
student’s performance significantly
improves. A plan of action has been
created and discussed with the student.
The student is aware that in order to pass
this rotation, progress must be seen weekly
per the established action plan.
The student is progressing but lacks skills in
specific areas that must be improved in
order to pass this rotation. A plan of action
has been discussed with the student and
documented. The student is aware that in
order to pass this rotation, progress must be
seen weekly per the established action plan.
The student is performing at a “just right”
level at this time and should pass the
rotation if performance continues at the
present pace.
Actions for FWE
 Call the course
instructor
 Send a copy of the
FWPE to the
instructor
 Establish a clear
action plan for
improvement
 Call the course
instructor
 Send a copy of the
FWPE to the
instructor
 Establish a clear
action plan for
improvement
 Continue to monitor
progress and ensure
that the student has
opportunity to
improve low scores
The student is performing at a skilled level
and is expected to pass this rotation if
performance continues at the present pace.
_____________________________
FW Educator Signature
_____________________________
OTAS Signature
** The student must fax this form and action plan (if applicable) to the Panola College
OTA office by the fifth week of each rotation. Fax #: 903-694-4010
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