SECTION 7: RESOURCES
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY CODE OF ETHICS (2020)
As an Occupational Therapy Assistant student, you are bound by the Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics (2020). Review this document with special attention to your new role in fieldwork.
College of Communication & Information
Six students from Kent State University’s School of Media and Journalism will soon be honored with significant scholarships for their work. Each student received a $5,000 scholarship in recognition of their academic achievement and commitment to the future of journalism and communications.It's the second consecutive year that six Kent State students were chosen for these scholarships. These select students will be recognized at the Akron Press Club’s annual scholarship luncheon on Friday, April 24, at Greystone Hall in downtown Akron.“It’s always inspiring to hear from the promising futu...
SECTION 6: FIELDWORK POLICIES & PROCEDURES
General Fieldwork Information and Requirements
Attendance
Attendance is mandatory for all scheduled fieldwork education days. The fieldwork educator and academic fieldwork coordinator at Kent State University must be contacted personally by phone notifying them of an absence before the start time for that day for an absence to be excused. All absences must be excused by your fieldwork educator and academic fieldwork coordinator and arrangements made to make up all time missed as appropriate.
Join us for an interactive session to learn more about the rewarding and in-demand field of respiratory therapy and Kent State's convenient options for our Associate of Applied Science degree in Respiratory Therapy. This event is in-person at the Ashtabula Campus, Room H125 in Robert S. Morrison Hall.
Join us for an interactive session to learn more about the rewarding and in-demand field of respiratory therapy and Kent State's convenient options for our Associate of Applied Science degree in Respiratory Therapy. This event is in-person at the Ashtabula Campus, Room H125 in Robert S. Morrison Hall.
Welcome to Flash Focus! In this series, we introduce you to fascinating student Flashes from all walks of life.Meet Ayna Tazhiyeva, a first-year double major in communication studies and international studies, from Turkmenistan, Central Asia. “I chose these two because of how closely they are interconnected,” Tazhiyeva told Kent State Today. “I’ve always been deeply fascinated by different cultures, people and languages, and I wanted a path that brought all of those interests together.”Moving to the United States marked a major turning point in her life.“Every day I’m learning something ...
SECTION 5: FIELDWORK OBJECTIVES & EVALUATION TOOLS
Fieldwork Experience Evaluation
Level I Fieldwork Experience
All fieldwork is graded on a pass/fail system. Students are evaluated by the fieldwork educator at their fieldwork site and the AFWC/instructor based on the following criteria:
SECTION 4: THE FIELDWORK STUDENT
Student Requirements
Personal Documentation Information
Students are responsible for uploading and maintaining personal and medical information in the fieldwork management system to be shared with selected clinical sites when placed for fieldwork experiences.
Students have access to the OTA Student Fieldwork Manual which contains descriptions, policies and procedures, general program information and instructions for all Level I and Level II fieldwork assignments.
SECTION 3: THE FIELDWORK EDUCATOR
Fieldwork Educator Qualifications
The program is responsible for ensuring that all fieldwork educators are qualified to supervise level I & II fieldwork students. Fieldwork educators must meet the following criteria:
SECTION 2: THE FIELDWORK EXPERIENCE
Purpose
The purpose of the fieldwork experience is to provide occupational therapy students with the opportunity to integrate academic knowledge with application skills at progressively higher levels of performance and responsibility. The unique contributions of fieldwork experience include the opportunity to test first-hand the theories and facts learned in academic study and to refine skills through client interaction under the supervision of qualified personnel.