OCTH 430 – PRACTICUM I

Occupational Therapy Education Department

Fall Semester 2006

Two Credit Hours

 

Instructors: Jane Cox, M.S., OTR/L            Course Day/Time: Wed. 10-20

                  Home Ph. (913) 393-0591                  Course Location: Wahl West

                                                    Office Hours: Schedule with instructors

                                                               Office Phone: 588-7195

                  Kathy Parker, M.S., OTR/L

                  Home Ph. (913) 339-6877

                 

Course Description: Students will be introduced to practice through exposure at selected field sites to individuals across the life span as they engage in work, leisure and self care activities in their natural environments. Students will use clinical reasoning skills to analyze personal and context variables that influence human occupational performance and apply foundation concepts and skills. Professional behavior is emphasized.

                 

Course Objectives/Key Questions:

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to answer the following questions:

 

1.          What are the observation skills and interview techniques that are most effective in providing insight to the occupational performance of individuals with and without disabilities? B 4.1

 

2.          What are important differences in the performance of across the life span? B 1.5

 

3.          What are the critical features of documentation produced from the practicum experiences? B 4.10

 

4.          How do you demonstrate professional ethics and professional behavior during fieldwork and classroom experiences? B 9.4

 

5.          How do you construct purposeful activity and/or support engagement in meaningful occupational tasks using age appropriate therapeutic techniques and strategies? B 2.3, B5.5,B5.10,B 5.11

 

6.          What are the infection control precautions and uniform hand washing techniques? B 5.13

 

 

Teaching/Learning Experiences: Practicum I is designed to include experience that will “enrich didactic coursework through directed observation and participation in selected aspects of the occupational therapy process”. The major focus of this course is the planning, scheduling, and participation in practicum experiences that supplement and reinforce course content from your first semester coursework. This includes planned observation and interaction in the community with individuals of all ages, experiences with families of children and/or adults with special needs or disabilities, scheduled observations of occupational therapy practice, and opportunities to develop competencies in varied therapeutic techniques. Lectures, guest presenters, discussion, practicum debriefing and written assignments will further support the learning opportunities.

 

Required Texts/Materials:

1.      Student Plus Membership to the American Occupational Therapy Association

2.      Faigley, L. (2007). The Little Penguin Handbook. Pearson Education, Inc., New York. (If you own a similar writing book, one example is The Everyday Writer, you do not need to purchase this one. However, if there are disagreements between your source and the Little Penguin, the Little Penguin will be used as the standard.)

 

Recommended Sources/Materials:

1.          Notes and texts from previous/current occupational therapy coursework.

 

Attendance Policies: Prompt attendance is required at all class and practicum experiences. Prior notification to instructors and practicum sites is required if you are unable to attend a scheduled session or practicum. Documentation may be required for absences that affect assignments, lectures and practicum experiences. Practicum experiences are to be scheduled during unopposed class time and must not overlap or interfere with attendance at labs/classes, meetings, or other curriculum obligations. Professional behavior is expected during class sessions and practicum experiences.

 

Disability: Learning assistance, academic performance enhancement, and psychological services at KUMC are free, confidential, and available at Student Counseling & Educational Support Services by calling 913-588-6580 or visiting G116 Student Center. Any student in this course who needs an accommodation because of a disability in order to complete the course requirements should contact the instructor or the Equal Opportunity / Disability Specialist (913-588-7813, TDD 913-588-7963) as soon as possible.

 

Academic and Professional Conduct: The nature of the advanced level activities in this curriculum must be based on ethical conduct and mutual trust and respect. It is the expectation of each instructor that each student will engage in scholarly acquisition respectfully and with highest ethical standards for self and others. Please refer to the School of Allied Health Student Handbook for the policy regarding academic and nonacademic misconduct. Reported acts of academic or non-academic misconduct will be referred to the departmental Academic Integrity and Professional Standards System for investigation and resolution. Each student and faculty member has committed to “uphold professional standards through ethical academic participation” by signing the following HONOR PLEDGE:

“As a member of the academic community, I pledge that I will not tolerate or engage in academic or non-academic misconduct and will uphold the academic integrity and professional standards of this program and my profession.”

 

Professional Behavioral Expectations: Your assignments and experiences in this course are designed to foster your growth in the areas of professional behavioral expectations including performance, judgment, and attitude. Evaluation of your professional behaviors, is consistent with future fieldwork assignments throughout academic and clinical experiences in this program. Proficiency in these areas will be demonstrated and assessed in classroom discussions, written assignments, and child/family and practice experience participation. During your curriculum, classroom, and colleague experiences over the next two years, it is expected that your personal and professional behaviors will be transformed and refined as you prepare for and participate in present and lifetime learning. Points will be deducted from assignments for unprofessional behavior. Professional Behavior will be discussed in more detail in class.

 

 

Performance Expectations/Evaluation Methods/Grading Scale:

Due to the clinical format of this course, it is important to understand that this “two credit” course does not equal one hour of course committed time. Approximately 64-96 hours of observation and/or contact are required over the course of the semester. This is an average of 4-6 hours per week. Scheduling support will be provided for some of your assignments. You will be responsible for organizing successful contacts/experiences for the remainder of your practicum activities. Experience parameters and assignment expectations will be outlined in more detail in handouts and verbal explanation during class sessions. All assignments are listed below. All assignments must be completed to earn a passing grade in this course.

 

 

 

ASSIGNMENTS	POINTS
Hand washing checkout	Pass/fail
Infection Prevention & Control	Pass/fail
OT Practice Assignment	50
Child Observation	50
Adolescent Interview	50
Child and Family Experience	100
Developmental screening	100
Young/ Middle Adult Interview	50
Older Adult Interview	50
Job Analysis	100
Discussion Board participation/ peer review (instructors discretion based on quality & participation)	30

 

 

COURSE GRADING SCALE

A = 100% - 92%

B = 91% - 84%

C = 83% - 76%

D = 75% - 72%

F = 71% - 0%

 

HAND WASHING CHECKOUTS AND INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL: Competency is required to pass the course.

 

Professional Writing: Clear professional writing is an essential skill in professional practice. Developing skill in professional and technical writing is an important aspect of your learning within this curriculum. To support this learning each instructor will consider elements of language use in the grading of written communications, including appropriate content, style, word choice, syntax and mechanics. If you need help with your writing, please contact the Student Center at ext. 8-6580 or visit the KU writing center at www.writing.ku.edu.

 

Additional Information: Nametags are to be worn at all fieldwork sites, unless requested other wise by fieldwork supervisor. Lab coats or scrubs may be required at some fieldwork sites. Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from FW sites. OT Education dress code for Level I and Level II Fieldwork must be adhered to for all practicum experiences (see attachment).

 

Assignments turned in will meet the following criteria-

1. If typed, a 12 point font & 1.25 inch left and right margins must be used.
2. Any references used must be cited in APA style.
3. Hand written assignments must be completed in black or blue ink.

 

 

Assignments are due at the beginning of class. Late assignments will receive a point deduction of 10% per day late (make sure you email or fax your assignment if you do not make it to class.) Any paper over 2 days late will receive a 50% or lower grade. Possibilities for make up assignments will be considered individually and will be made at the discretion of the instructor. Missed clinical experiences will only be rescheduled in case of a documented emergency situation. Professional Behavior Points (not to exceed one full letter grade) may be deducted from assignments or total course points in instances of professional conduct violation or compromise.

 

 

Student Responsibility: If you do not understand and/or accept the contents and terms of this syllabus, you must notify the instructor in writing within one week after receiving this syllabus.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OCTH 430                                          Fall 2006

Practicum I

DATE	TOPIC	Faculty	ASSIGNMENT
8/23	Introduction to Course / Syllabus Review/ Infection Prevention & Control	Jane & Kathy	*Infection prevention & control https://www2.kumc.edu/chalk/ Click: Safety training then infection prevention control
8/30	Documentation / Hand washing Occupational Therapy Practice	Kathy & Jane
9/6	Typical Child Observation & Child & Family Assignment	Jane	Infection Prevention and Control Quiz and Hand washing due
9/13	Interview skills and assignments	Kathy
9/20	Developmental screening	Jane and Ellen
9/27	Denver II Checkouts	Ellen, Becky, & Jane
10/4	Ages and Stages Questionnaire / Angel discussion board intro/debrief OT practice assignment	Jane & Kathy	OT Practice Assignment
10/11	Level II Fieldwork Introduction Mary Pat Gilbert & Laura Neely	FW Team	Typical Child Observation
10/18	Job Analysis	Kathy
10/25	Child & Family discussion/Angel		Child Family Assignment
11/1	Adolescent Interview discussion/Angel		Adolescent Interview
11/8	Developmental Screening discussion/Angel	Jane & Kathy	Developmental screening
11/15	Level II Fieldwork Meeting with Fieldwork Team	FW Team	1st Adult Interview
11/22	No Class - Thanksgiving
11/29	Adult Interviews- discussion/Angel	Kathy	2nd Adult Interview
12/6	Job Analysis discussion/Angel	Kathy	Job Analysis