The Fieldwork Educator Training Seminar is designed for Occupational Therapy Practitioners who will be supervising Occupational Therapy or Occupational Therapy Assistant Students in clinical practice settings. This seminar provides foundational preparation for the role of fieldwork educator by reviewing expectations, supervisory responsibilities, and best practices for supporting student learning in real-world environments. Participants will explore effective strategies for mentorship, communication, evaluation, and professional role modeling while aligning supervision practices with current accreditation standards and fieldwork requirements. The seminar aims to equip clinicians with the knowledge and confidence needed to facilitate meaningful, high-quality fieldwork experiences for students.
Event Objectives:
Upon Completion of this seminar, participants will be able to:
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Recognize the benefits of taking students.
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Identify the various challenges that may be present when working with students.
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Understand the ADA and student supervision requirements.
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Understand the roles and responsibilities of the various stakeholders in the fieldwork experiences.
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Identify the differences between Level I and Level II Fieldwork.
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Discuss what to do in the event of a student failing the fieldwork experience.
Accreditation: This course has been approved for 4 hours of continuing education.
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Program Disclaimer
Cancelations after March 15, 2026 will be subject to partial refund.
Conflicts of Interest
There have been no conflicts of interest disclosed by planners, authors, or presenters; nor has there been disclosure of any relevant financial relationships with any commercial companies or their products pertaining to this activity.
Commercial Company Support
This course is not supported by any commercial companies nor are there any staff commercial affiliations.
Non-Endorsement of Products
AdventHealth University (AHU), as an accredited provider, has demonstrated proficient experience and viable resources to provide for valid and reliable evaluation of CE activities. The accuracy of the facts and opinions contained in this activity are the responsibility of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect those of AHU or its sponsors. Practitioners should consult primary resources, state regulations, and their healthcare facility policies and procedures for specific application of said content to their local situation. AHU does not imply that there is real or implied endorsement of any product, service, or company neither referred to in this course nor of any company subsidizing costs related to this activity. All information contained in this activity is for educational purposes only.
All activity records are kept on file for a minimum of six (6) years.
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