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A part-time Level II fieldwork program
L A Adelstein1, E S Cohn, R C Baker
1Gaebler Children's Center, Waltham, Massachusetts 02154.
Summary
This study presents a 9-month, part-time occupational therapy fieldwork program as an alternative to traditional programs. This extended format allows master
Area of Science:
- Occupational Therapy Education
- Clinical Training
- Graduate Studies
Background:
- Traditional Level II fieldwork programs for occupational therapy master's students are typically intensive and short-term.
- Balancing academic coursework with intensive fieldwork presents challenges for students.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe an alternative, part-time Level II fieldwork program for master's degree students in occupational therapy.
- To evaluate the benefits of an extended fieldwork duration for skill development.
Main Methods:
- Implementation of a 9-month, part-time fieldwork program.
- Concurrent enrollment in academic coursework and fieldwork.
Main Results:
- Students can fulfill fieldwork requirements while managing academic responsibilities.
- The extended 9-month duration facilitates the development of clinical skills beyond a purely technical level.
Conclusions:
- A part-time, extended-duration fieldwork program offers a viable alternative for occupational therapy master's students.
- Longer fieldwork periods can enhance the depth of clinical skill acquisition in occupational therapy trainees.