Fieldwork Education = Professional Development
Are you a new graduate looking to begin mentoring level I and II students? Are you …
Author: Christine Achenbach
My clinical background spans outpatient and inpatient physical rehab, mental health and pediatrics. I practiced for 14 years before making the switch to academic fieldwork coordinator in 2001. I maintain a small private practice, serving children and adults in home and community settings for physical, cognitive, sensory and emotional barriers to participation. I am currently learning about neurofeedback and its role in OT. I am an Etown resident and enjoying small town life!
The Journey to Change Begins with the First Step – Advocacy in Action
On Tuesday, June 9, I had the privilege of attending a fundraiser on behalf of the …
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Thinking Outside the Box – Expanding Fieldwork
Awareness of occupational therapy as a profession has improved (haven’t we been asking for this for …
Fieldwork Educator Certificate Program in Mechanicsburg, PA
Fieldwork Coordinator and alum, Chris Achenbach, and fellow alum, Bronwyn Keller, will present the 2-day AOTA …
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Think Spring!
Spring is a busy fieldwork season at Elizabethtown College! We have 2 cohorts of students, all …
Fieldwork Myth #5: We’re not a psychosocial setting.
ALL patients involved in healthcare have an emotional response to their diagnosis, treatment and other aspects …
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Fieldwork Myth #4: I must be available 8 hours/day, every day while I have a student.
The OT educational standards do not require this. However, your employer may have other rules, policies …
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Fieldwork Myth #3: I don’t have enough experience.
New grads can supervise level I students and don’t need to wait – you already know …
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Myth #2: Only an OT can supervise an OT student
This is not true. Level I students can be supervised by any “qualified personnel” per standard …
Fieldwork Myths: #1 – Level I Fieldwork is observation only
Level I fieldwork is addressed in several of the 19 accreditation standards including standard C.1.8 which …
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