OCCUP TH 729 / Occupational Therapy Practicum III

3 unit(s)

The Occupational Therapy Practicum III course will provide the opportunity for students to apply occupational therapy knowledge, skills and professional behaviours in a variety of environments in which occupational therapists provide service. Prior to completion of the full time two-year program, students will gain experience in four settings, one of which will offer exposure to mental health issues. This is a Level 3 (A) placement, the foci of which are on becoming increasingly independent working with clients, refinement of critical analysis skills within a fieldwork setting, engagement in professional activities. The student expands level of professional knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviours; development of professional reasoning and problem-solving skills; planning, implementation and evaluation of all aspects of a program of occupational therapy; integration of constructive feedback into performance; and integration of previous academic and fieldwork experiences with current experience. Student shares and assumes responsibility for all components of practice such as referral analysis, assessment, planning, implementation of intervention programs, discharge planning and follow-up.