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‘Introduction to Fieldwork’ Placement

Information for Preceptors

Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy

Fieldwork Team

Donna Barker Fieldwork Coordinator [email protected] 416-946-8782

Rachel Stack Fieldwork Coordinator [email protected] 416-978-2679

Deb Cameron International Fieldwork Coordinator [email protected] (416) 946-8568

Nella Rupp Administrative Assistant [email protected] 416-978-8234


Agenda for this Session

Fieldwork Resources

Information specifically related to ‘Introduction to Fieldwork’ Placement

Placement of ‘Introduction to Fieldwork’ within Program

Objectives

Student Evaluation / Facilitation of Student Learning

Day One of Placement

Submission of Documentation to the Department


Department of OS&OT Website

General department and curriculum information: http://www.ot.utoronto.ca

Specific to fieldwork: http://www.ot.utoronto.ca/community/fieldwork_supervision/index.asp


Fieldwork Resource Manual

Refer to Fieldwork Resource Manual for Philosophy of fieldwork and professional standards Health policies and forms Policies and procedures around illness, accidents, absences Fieldwork selection and assignment processes Pre-placement communication Fieldwork objectives Evaluation processes Much more!!!

Link: http://www.ot.utoronto.ca/cs/fieldwork/fieldwork_manual/index.asp


Overview of MScOT Curriculum and General Information about Fieldwork

Preceptors are directed to our Department of OS&OT Fieldwork website for the link to a 38 minute video recording of the Fieldwork Program here at U of T.

http://www.ot.utoronto.ca/community/fieldwork_supervision/index.asp


Structure, Flow & Content Structure, Flow & Content Curriculum OutlineCurriculum Outline

Year 1

Term 1: Foundation

Occupational Science, Research, OT Practice (includes Intro to FW), Assessment, Neuromotor/Neurocognitive, Mentorship

Term 2: Enabling the Occupational Human

Research Methods, OT Practice 2, MSK Structure and Function, Psychosocial perspectives, Neuromotor/Neurocognitive, Mentorship, Skills and Technology course

Term 3: Skill Enhancement

Research, OT Practice 3, FW1, Mentorship


Structure, Flow & Content Structure, Flow & Content Curriculum OutlineCurriculum Outline

Year 2

Term 4: Enabling the Occupational Human in context I

Mentorship, Research Project, Enabling Occupation with Children, Adults, Older Adults, FW2

Term 5: Enabling the Occupational Human in context II

Mentorship, Research Project, Enabling Occupation with Children, Adults, Older Adults

Term 6: Advanced Application and Skill Enhancement

Mentorship, Research project, ,FW3, FW4


Objectives for Introduction to Fieldwork

Generally: Identify client issues Observe OT interventions Practice generic assessment skills


Objectives for Introduction to Fieldwork

During this fieldwork experience, students will:

Gain an understanding of the role of OT within the setting.

Begin to develop rapport with clients and understand the stages of a professional therapeutic relationship.

Apply a variety of interviewing techniques.

Demonstrate professional behavior.


Objectives for Introduction to Fieldwork (cont’d)

Begin to develop observation skills.

Utilize appropriate communication skills with clients and supervising therapist(s).

Be exposed to different types of documentation.

Begin to understand the role of other health care professionals.


Day One of Placement

Students need to be oriented to the facility, e.g. layout, emergency procedures, relevant policies and procedures, etc.

Please take the time on day one to review objectives of the placement and your expectations of the student. You may want to ask the student to state their expectations of you as a preceptor!

Make decisions about formal and informal feedback sessions.


No IPE Assignments on This Placement

Formal Interprofessional Education activities are not emphasized on this placement due to the short timeframe and the level of the students.

Students should not do any of the ‘Flexible IPE Activities’ on this placement.


Course Assignments Based on ‘Intro to Fieldwork’ Placement

Students should not be spending fieldwork hours working on these assignments.

Preceptors do not need to take time answering questions about these assignments. They are intended to be done independently by the student on non-fieldwork time.


Student Evaluation

Students will be evaluated using a modified Competency Based Fieldwork Evaluation for OT’s (CBFE-OT) A final score only. No mid-term evaluation Evaluated on the following areas only:

Practice Knowledge Facilitating Change Professional Interactions Communication Overall Rating of Student’s Performance


Competencies of the CBFE-OT

Practice Knowledge Discipline- specific theory and technical knowledge.

Clinical Reasoning Analytical and conceptual thinking, judgment, decision making, and problem solving.

Facilitating Change within a Practice Process

Assessment, intervention planning, intervention delivery, and discharge planning

Professional Interactions and Responsibility

Relationship with clients and colleagues, legal and ethical standards


Competencies of CBFE-OT (cont’d)

Communication Verbal, non-verbal, and written communication

Professional Development Commitment to profession, self-directed learning, and accountability

Performance Management Time and resource management, leadership


Stages of Professional Competency Development

Entry-Level Student

Knowledge Application

Consolidation

Transition

Entry-Level Clinician

Stage 1

Stage 2

Stage 3

Source: Competency Based Fieldwork Evaluation for Occupational TherapistsBossers, Miller, Polatajko, Hartley, 2002


Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3

Student Performance

Knowledge Application

Transition - Reflection on Action

Consolidation – Reflection in Action

Educator Supervision Style

Direct Teaching Evaluation Feedback

Coaching Consulting Mentoring

Scoring Scores 1-3

1 = low S1

2 = rudimentary S1

3 = mastery of S1 / transition to S2

Scores 3-6

3 = transition to S2

4 = rudimentary S2

5 = intermediate S2

6 = mastery of S2 / transition to S3

Scores 6-8

6 = transition to S3

7 = rudimentary S3

8 = mastery of S3 / ready to enter clinical practice

Stages of Competency Stages of Competency DevelopmentDevelopmentSource: Competency Based Fieldwork Evaluation for

Occupational TherapistsBossers, Miller, Polatajko, Hartley, 2002


1. Knowledge Application - educating

Emphasis on development of interaction skills with clients, family, & other health care personnel

Students endeavour to apply their current academic knowledge base to actual practice

Supervision should be consistent/readily available Students require opportunities to observe & practise professional

behaviours & skills that may include assessment & intervention techniques communication with family members / other health care personnel clinical/professional reasoning specific to client centred occupational

therapy practice


5. COMMUNICATION

Fosters open communication Listens actively Speaks clearly and appropriately Provides explanations and/or education

that is at an appropriate level for the client Writes clearly and appropriately Modifies language for the listener Uses non-verbal communication appropriately

and effectively

STAGES SCORE

1

2

3

1 - Low Stage 1 competencies2 - Rudimentary Stage 1 competencies3 - Mastery of Stage 1 competencies/ Transition to Stage 2

3 - Transition to Stage 24 - Rudimentary Stage 2 competencies5 - Intermediate Stage 2 competencies6 - Mastery of Stage 2 competencies/ Transition to Stage 3

6 - Transition to Stage 37 - Rudimentary Stage 3 competencies8 - Mastery of Stage 3 competencies/ ready to enter clinical practice

The Competency Rating Scale

Mid-term

Final

Exceptional

Entry Level Student

Entry Level Clinician

P l e a se c i rc l e t h e l e v e l o f p e r fo rm a n c e .

Unacceptable Developing

U 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 E

U 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 E


Scoring of CBFE-OT

Use whole numbers only

Comments are important

If 2 preceptors, please come to a consensus on student’s marks on each competency


The Learning Objective Rating Scale

Mid-term

Final

Doesn’t Meet Objectives

Meets AllObjectivesVery Well

P l e a se p la c e a v e r t i c a l b a r i n t e rs e c t in g t h e fi n e l in e i n th e sh a d e d a re a

Student’s Learning Objective(s) - Communication

Objective(s) Resource(s) Required to Meet the Objective(s)

Evidence Validation

Learnin

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Student Absences

With the exception of illness related absences, all student absences should be approved prior to the absence by the University Fieldwork Coordinator.

Please ensure that you record all student absences and additional hours on the first page of the CBFE-OT evaluation.


Submission of Documents

Student require the following information to be returned promptly to U of T upon completion of placement

Completed CBFE-OT (original hard copy including all required signatures)

Student Report on Fieldwork Placement (hard copy with all required signatures)

Student will not receive a grade for fieldwork until all necessary documentation is returned to the university.


Fieldwork Documents

You must obtain the student’s permission to keep a copy of the CBFE-OT student evaluation or the completed ‘Student Report on Fieldwork Placement’ at your facility.

If permission is obtained, please keep the documents in a secure area.


Returning Completed Fieldwork Forms Deadline for return of completed and signed CBFE-

OT evaluation and completed and signed Student Report on Fieldwork Placement, is approximately 2 weeks after the completion of the placement.

Forms can be sent to the Fieldwork office via the student if they are in a sealed envelope with your signature over the seal or they can be mailed to:

Fieldwork Administrative AssistantDepartment of Occupational Science and Occupational TherapyRehabilitation Science Building160 – 500 University AveToronto, OntarioM5G 1V7


Questions?

Please contact Donna Barker at: [email protected]

or (416) 946-8782

with any questions.


Thank-you!

Thank-you for your willingness to take a student on placement. The students, myself, and the rest of the faculty appreciate your partnership in the education of our occupational therapy students!

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