Fieldwork experience is an integral part of the student's occupational therapy education at Touro University School of Health Sciences. It provides students with opportunities to practice new skills, observe client/patient behavior, model practice after master clinicians, and explore the application of didactic and theoretical knowledge acquired in the classroom.
Successful completion of fieldwork enhances integration and application of knowledge gained in the classroom. Students are assigned to a fieldwork placement that is selected from a pool of over 400 available fieldwork sites and allows for the timely completion of the entire program of study.
Level I Fieldwork
The goal of Level I fieldwork is to introduce students to fieldwork, apply knowledge to practice, and develop an understanding of the needs of clients. Level I fieldwork experiences are intended as preliminary exposure and exploration opportunities.
Level II Fieldwork
The goal of Level II fieldwork is for the student to develop competence in the skills of an occupational therapy practitioner. Each Level II fieldwork is a full-time, in-depth experience delivering occupational therapy services to clients under the supervision of an experienced occupational therapist.
Fieldwork Schedule
All students, including those enrolled in the limited part-time option, complete fieldwork according to the schedule established by their assigned fieldwork site. Level II fieldwork is typically completed during full-time daytime hours.
