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Means of Assessment
In addition to the Level II course objectives, each fieldwork site develops site-specific objectives, expectations and assignments. Assessment involves observation of student performance, and completion of the AOTA Fieldwork Performance Evaluation (FWPE) by the primary fieldwork educator (clinical supervisor).
Generally, students are expected to successfully and independently manage 75%-100% of a typical workload by the final week of each Level II Fieldwork rotation. Students may also be expected to complete clinical improvement projects, in-service presentations, case studies, and/or fabrication of assistive devices, as assigned by the Fieldwork Educator.
In addition to assessment and assignments, students are required to submit a completed:
Generally, students are expected to successfully and independently manage 75%-100% of a typical workload by the final week of each Level II Fieldwork rotation. Students may also be expected to complete clinical improvement projects, in-service presentations, case studies, and/or fabrication of assistive devices, as assigned by the Fieldwork Educator.
In addition to assessment and assignments, students are required to submit a completed:
- Level II Fieldwork Midterm Self-Assessment at midterm
- Student Evaluation of Fieldwork Experience (SEFWE) form (created and recommended by the AOTA) at the conclusion of each Level II Fieldwork experience.
Evaluation FormsThe Fieldwork Educator will receive a copy of the AOTA Fieldwork Performance Evaluation form (FWPE). The form may be mailed to the facility or provided by the intern on the first day of fieldwork. This form is used for the mid-term evaluation as well as the final evaluation. The final evaluation must be mailed to the SUNY Erie OTA Department on the last day of the internship.
Sometimes the standard fieldwork evaluation may not address the unique circumstances of the fieldwork site. In such cases, with approval of the Academic Fieldwork Coordinator, individual FWPE items may be modified or substituted with more appropriate wording to reflect the role of the occupational therapy assistant in that setting. Samples of the Field Work Performance Evaluation and the Student Evaluation of the Fieldwork Experience are included on www.OTfieldwork.net. Mid-term EvaluationMid-term evaluation (end of week #4 of 8 week fieldwork) is an expected part of the educational experience. The purpose of the mid-term is to provide constructive feedback to the intern about approaching entry-level competence. The Fieldwork Educator and the intern should refer to fieldwork site objectives and week-by-week plan to see how the intern’s skills compare with the expectations.
All students are responsible for ensuring both they and their Fieldwork Educator sign and date the evaluation after its completion at mid-term. You may do so anywhere in the margin on the evaluations’ front page, as there are not designated lines for this. A copy of the completed and signed mid-term evaluation must be sent to the Academic Fieldwork Coordinator via e-mail. ** If a fieldwork student has not made sufficient progress by mid-term, or if there are any concerns about the student’s future performance, the Academic Fieldwork Coordinator should be notified immediately and a meeting will be initiated to discuss a course of action. Final EvaluationOn the last day of the fieldwork experience, the Fieldwork Educator should review the completed final FWPE with the student. After the FWPE has been reviewed and signed, the student should review the Student Evaluation of the Fieldwork Experience (SEFWE) with the fieldwork educator. The SEFWE must be signed by the student and the Fieldwork Educator as well. The supervisor and student should retain a copy of each form. The Fieldwork Educator must immediately send originals of each form to the SUNY Erie OTA Department to assure proper credit for course work. The Academic Fieldwork Coordinator (not the fieldwork educator) assigns final fieldwork grades.
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Grade Determination
Final Level II grades are determined by the Academic Fieldwork Coordinator and NOT the Fieldwork Educator.
A final grade of Pass (P) or Fail (F) is awarded based on the final score on the Fieldwork Performance Evaluation for the Occupational Therapy Assistant (FWPE), satisfactory and timely submission of all paperwork and assignments, and student’s adherence to all program and fieldwork policies, including the OT Code of Ethics.
Students must receive a final score of 70 or above on the FWPE in order to pass fieldwork. Additionally, ratings of 3 or above must be earned for all items in Section 1 (Fundamentals of Practice) on the final FWPE in order for a student to pass.
If a Student May Be Failing
It is the responsibility of the Academic Fieldwork Coordinator to determine final grades for Level II fieldwork. The Fieldwork Educator contributes essential objective information that is used in determining the grade and assessment. The Fieldwork Educator should contact the Academic fieldwork Coordinator as soon as possible if:
- It is perceived that the student is at risk of failing, or…
- The student is not demonstrating sufficient progress as expected, or…
- The student displays poor judgment, inappropriate attitude, or inadequate performance to such a degree that quality, efficiency, and safety of services are compromised.
- Development of a remediation plan (with the involvement of the intern and fieldwork educator) that outlines problems, responsibilities of the intern to overcome the problems, and the roles the fieldwork educator and academic fieldwork coordinator in supporting the plan.
- Termination with failure
- Termination with voluntary withdrawal