Advising
Frequently, issues that impact a student’s performance and participation in academic and laboratory courses will also impact fieldwork experiences. Students are encouraged to use their academic advisors for consultation and assistance with any matters that may impact the fieldwork education component of their professional education.
In addition to the academic advisor, the Director of Clinical Education (DCE,) Associate Director of Clinical Education (ADCE,) and Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Coordinator play roles in advising all students in matters related to the planning and implementation of the fieldwork education component of the curriculum.
The DCE, ADCE, and/or Fieldwork Coordinator will:
- Orient students to the OTD fieldwork program policies and procedures
- Organize and update D2L OT Fieldwork Program and individual fieldwork course sites
- Schedule and conduct information sessions about planning for fieldwork
- Instruct fieldwork courses in the curriculum
- Advise students about available fieldwork education sites and assist in planning their fieldwork education experiences across the curriculum
- Make all final decisions regarding matching and assigning students to fieldwork education facilities for specific fieldwork courses
- Monitor each student’s fieldwork placements across the curriculum assuring variety and depth of fieldwork exposure
- Monitor student’s performance in the fieldwork setting, providing counseling and arranging remedial fieldwork experiences as needed
- Provide resources for students and fieldwork site educators.
Any matters that may impact a student’s ability to participate fully in a fieldwork education experience should be brought to the attention of the DCE, ADCE, and/or Fieldwork Coordinator in advance of the start of the fieldwork experience. If the fieldwork experience is in progress, the student should notify the DCE, ADCE, and/or Fieldwork Coordinator immediately of any change or potential change in status.