Eligibility to Begin a Fieldwork Experience
To be eligible to begin any full-time fieldwork education course, students must satisfactorily complete all pre- requisite coursework and demonstrate professional behavior in prior academic and fieldwork learning experiences. To enter OT 761, students must also have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or above (see Progressing to Level II Fieldwork).
Students must also meet all additional program, Institute, and fieldwork facility requirements for entering a specific fieldwork experience. These requirements include, but are not limited to:
- Registering for the fieldwork education course and paying all tuition and fees.
- Complying with Institute immunization and certification requirements
- Complying with the site’s health/immunization requirements, CPR certification, HIPAA and OSHA training, and any other onboarding requirements, some of which may differ from Institute requirements, and submitting all required documentation prior to the placement start date, meeting designated deadlines. Examples may include, but are not limited to:
- Online pre-placement training
- On-site pre-placement site-specific orientation and/or training
- Training for electronic documentation systems.
- If required by the site, submitting to and passing a criminal background check, drug testing, and/or fingerprinting, as required by the fieldwork site. Additional items may be required at the cost of the student.
- Being available to participate in the experience during dates and times designated by the fieldwork site.
- Meeting and adhering to the site’s policies and procedures regarding personnel requirements, such as dress code, safety, etc.
- Other course specific requirements as outlined in the course syllabus.