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Level I Rotation
Timeframe varies depending on the academic program's
needs (4-5 days / one week, 1-2 days / week for 6-8 weeks. This
experience consists of observation of OT evaluation and treatment
process, beginning documentation skills, and displaying appropriate
judgment, communication and behavioral characteristics in a
professional environment. It will generally occur in SIRH's outpatient
setting, but may be in the inpatient rehab environment as well.
Level II Rotation
This experience is a 12 week program primarily in
an inpatient rehab setting in which students perform hands-on
evaluations, treatment planning, participation in team chart rounds,
documentation of treatment interventions and discharge planning.
Hours
Hours will vary depending on the designated Fieldwork Educator's
schedule:
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Either:
8:00-4:30 (Monday-Friday) Working one Saturday is expected after week six. A compensatory day will be allowed during the week for working on a Saturday.
9:30-6:00 Designated hours for the first Monday and second Tuesday of each month for family education
evenings, for inpatient rotations.
Or:
8:00-6:30 Four- 10 hour shifts, includes working weekends every three
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Assignments/Expectations
Each Level I OTS / OTAS student has designated assignments from their
University / College. Expectations are for the students to begin
documentation skills by completing progress notes in SOAP note format
based on observation of treatment. Appropriate communication, behavior
and judgment will be monitored within the professional environment.
Each Level II student will be expected to perform general evaluation
procedures related to performance areas and components (ADL, IADL,
strength, balance, range of motion, visual perception, cognition,
etc.), perform treatment interventions and be familiar with treatment
indicators such as Functional Independence Measures (FIMS) for use in
appropriate documentation. Additional expectations include: discussion
or completion of an extended case study to verify knowledge/awareness
of various frames of references, midterm and final projects presented
to the OT staff, and participation in quarterly (including midterm and
final) student performance evaluations, as well as evaluation of the
overall experience and facility. The student will be evaluated based
on performance, judgment and attitude in regards to all areas within
the scope of OT practice.
The patient population varies, yet generally consists of orthopedic
injuries (hip replacements, knee replacements, amputations), spinal
cord injuries, brain injuries, and neurological disorders
(Parkinson's, CVA, MS). It is expected that each student be familiar
with general precautions / contraindications of the above conditions.
Suggested Preparation
It is suggested that the student review contents learned while in school,
specifically in regards to the various assignments / expectations. It is
recommended that the student have knowledge and ability to demonstrate the
following:
Functional Independence Measures (FIMs)
Manual muscle testing
Goniometry
Dynamometer / pinch meter
Nine Hole Peg Test
The student should be familiar with the following:
Semmes Weinstein Monofilament Sensory Test
Jebson Hand Function Test
Cognitive Assessment of Minnesota
Rivermeade Behavioral Memory Test
Motor-Free Visual Perception Test-Revised If you have any questions or comments about the SIRH
Student Program email us at:
student.mail@sirh.org
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