OTA 213C - Occupational Therapy Level 1 Fieldwork in Aging Populations

Credits: 1
48 Clinical Hours

Prerequisites: OTA 201
Co-requisites: OTA 203

Description
This course provides experiences in the use of therapeutic activity programs in aging populations. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:

Function as a cooperative team member.
Demonstrate ability to formulate and implement goals for a therapeutic activity session.
Select appropriate activities based on group members’ interests, abilities and psychosocial needs.
Modify behavior in response to supervisory feedback.
Demonstrate punctuality with completion of assignments and reporting to the fieldwork site.
Maintain tools, supplies, materials and the fieldwork environment.
Demonstrate professional written and oral communication skills.

Listed Topics

Various clinical topics will be addressed and applied during this six (6) week assignment. Topics may vary due to the patients/clients seen at each specific location as well as Occupational Therapy treatment programming offered.

Reference Materials
No specific texts are required for fieldwork experiences. However, there may be assignments and readings from texts used in the corresponding lecture/lab course(s), previous courses and other professional publications.

Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals:

Communication
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

Approved By: Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Date Approved: 03/16/2026
Last Reviewed: 03/16/2026

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