Master of Occupational Therapy Program - Governors State University

Policy: Level II Fieldwork Supervision Number: OT - 614 Page 2 of 2
2.3 Patterns of informal, functional and formal evaluation should be identified prior
to the fieldwork experience and be transparent to the student. Formal
evaluation should occur at a minimum at the mid-term and at the end of the
Level II fieldwork experience, no matter the length.
2.4 The ratio of fieldwork educators to students shall be such as to ensure proper
supervision and frequent assessment in achieving fieldwork objectives.
3.0 In a setting where there is no occupational therapy practitioner on site:
3.1 ACOTE/AOTA Standards requires a minimum of 8 hours of supervision per
week by an occupational therapy practitioner.
3.2 Direct supervision should include direct observation of client/student
interaction, role modeling, meetings with the student, review of student
paperwork, consultation and communication regarding the learning experience.
3.3 The fieldwork educator may work with students in groups, but should be aware
of the individual student needs and respond accordingly.
3.4 A designated on-site professional person should be available for communication
throughout the experience.
3.5 A documented plan for provision of occupational therapy services in
accordance with state regulations and in coordination with the educational
program should be in place prior to the start of the experience
3.6 The plan of student evaluation should comply with 2.3 above and be outlined
prior to the start of the experience..
3.7 This Level II fieldwork shall not exceed 12 weeks.