meet deadlines and the volume of work required within an “produce expected timeframe” (AOTA, 2002, p. 5). Communication Given the clinical standards and procedures for verbal and written communication, the student will: use effective interpersonal skills to communicate pertinent information to clients and family members. discuss progress with clients, families, significant others and service providers in language that is appropriate to the recipient of the information. produce written communication that is using “legible, proper spelling, punctuation, grammar” (AOTA, 2002, p. 6), and terminology. prepare oral and written reports with appropriate documentation according to the requirements of the facility and professional standards. Professional Behaviors Given the value and importance of the supervisory relationship in the learning experience, and the standards for professional behaviors, the student will: collaborate with supervisor(s), assuming an attitude toward the supervisory relationship conducive to learning, communication, and mutual respect. respond to feedback in a constructive and professional manner. modify behavior in response to supervision, incorporating feedback into future behavior. constructively share concerns and feelings regarding experience with supervisor/instructor initiate utilization of available resources in the fieldwork setting, learning “seeking out experiences and interactions with supervising therapist and (AOTA, 2002, p. 6). others” demonstrate consistent work behaviors including punctuality, time management, task completion, and work site maintenance. demonstrate respect for diversity, including but not limited to socioeconomic, “socio-cultural, spiritual, and (AOTA, 2002, p. 6). lifestyle choices” American Occupational Therapy Association (2006). 2006 accreditation standards for a degree master’s Bethesda, MD: AOTA. level educational program for the occupational therapist. American Occupational Therapy Association (2002). Fieldwork performance evaluation for the Bethesda, MD: AOTA. occupational therapy student. S:/Fieldwork/Lvl2-obj-2009
meet deadlines and “produce the volume of work required within an expected timeframe” (AOTA, 2002, p. 5). Communication Given the clinical standards and procedures for verbal and written communication, the student will: use effective interpersonal skills to communicate pertinent information to clients and family members. discuss progress with clients, families, significant others and service providers in language that is appropriate to the recipient of the information. produce written communication that is “legible, using proper spelling, punctuation, grammar” (AOTA, 2002, p. 6), and terminology. prepare oral and written reports with appropriate documentation according to the requirements of the facility and professional standards. Professional Behaviors Given the value and importance of the supervisory relationship in the learning experience, and the standards for professional behaviors, the student will: collaborate with supervisor(s), assuming an attitude toward the supervisory relationship conducive to learning, communication, and mutual respect. respond to feedback in a constructive and professional manner. modify behavior in response to supervision, incorporating feedback into future behavior. constructively share concerns and feelings regarding experience with supervisor/instructor initiate utilization of available resources in the fieldwork setting, “seeking out learning experiences and interactions with supervising therapist and others” (AOTA, 2002, p. 6). demonstrate consistent work behaviors including punctuality, time management, task completion, and work site maintenance. demonstrate respect for diversity, including but not limited to “socio-cultural, socioeconomic, spiritual, and lifestyle choices” (AOTA, 2002, p. 6). American Occupational Therapy Association (2006). 2006 accreditation standards for a master’s degree level educational program for the occupational therapist. Bethesda, MD: AOTA. American Occupational Therapy Association (2002). Fieldwork performance evaluation for the occupational therapy student. Bethesda, MD: AOTA. S:/Fieldwork/Lvl2-obj-2009