Schedule for Full-time Fieldwork Courses
Minimum Requirements (Schedule) For Full-Time Level II Fieldwork
A minimum of 24 weeks of occupational therapy fieldwork, which are typically completed in two 12-week full-time placements, is required for graduation from the program. Full-time fieldwork for a majority of Level II Fieldworks entails students being on-site for a minimum of 35 to 40 hours per week for 12 weeks duration (per the fieldwork site’s definition of ‘full-time’). Therefore, participation in Level II Fieldwork involves a schedule that is commensurate to full-time work. Any missed days will be recorded on E*Value system and may require the student to add additional days to “make-up” for missed time.
Part-Time Level II Fieldwork Policy
For fieldwork settings with part-time schedules that involve less than 35 to 40 hours per week, the Program recommends extending the duration of the placement in order to meet the full-time requirement for the degree. Level II fieldwork hours are determined by total full-time week equivalents. Students will work with the fieldwork office to determine how they are meeting fieldwork hour demands. For examples of how to calculate the required number of weeks, refer to the following table:
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Fieldwork weekly schedule (hours/week)
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Duration of Level II placement
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32 hours/week
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15 weeks
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28 to 30 hours/week
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15 to 16 weeks
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