College of Health Professions


Department of Occupational Therapy and Occupational Science

Some Frequently Used Fieldwork Sites

Physical Dysfunction Fieldwork Placement (mandatory) – This fieldwork experience may take place in acute, sub-acute, or inpatient/outpatient rehab settings.  This experience is geared towards exposing and training students to work with physically disabled people caused by various etiology.

Psychosocial Fieldwork Placement (mandatory) – This fieldwork placement is in place to provide students with the opportunity to learn about the role of occupational therapy with patients recovering from mental disorders.  The skills learned through this interaction carry over into all future OT situations.

Optional Specialty Fieldwork Placement  – Third Optional Placement is  in an area of special interest to the student i.e. hands, pediatrics, burns, AOTA, home health, work hardening, etc. This fieldwork is begun after completed of all academic requirements. 

Study Abroad Options There are a number of international fieldwork opportunities.

·         Ryde Community Mental Health Service – New South Wales, Australia (www.nsh.nsw.gov.au/services/amh/services/003682254.shtml)

Nationwide Fieldwork Sites There are a number of nationwide fieldwork opportunities.

·         FutureCare (http://www.futurecarehealth.com/)
·         Genesis Healthcare (http://www.genesishcc.com/)
·         Hawaii Health System (http://www.hhsc.org/)
·         HCR Manor Care (http://www.hcr-manorcare.com/)
·         Healthsouth (http://www.healthsouth.com/)
·         RehabCare (http://www.rehabcare.com/)
·         RehabManagement (http://www.rehabmanagement.com/)
·         Rehab Visions (http://www.rehabvisions.com/)
·         TX Team (http://www.txteam.com/)



Department of Occupational Therapy and Occupational Science
Enrollment Services, Room 245

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5 p.m.


Phone: 410-704-2762
Fax: 410-704-2322



 

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