The UofA Department of OT respects and greatly appreciates the commitment and effort being demonstrated by individuals and agencies in order to provide healthcare and social services, including occupational therapy, during these unprecedented circumstances.
With the overwhelming support of Alberta and Saskatchewan OTs, and the various health regions across both provinces, fieldwork placements for our third year (senior) students are proceeding where possible:
- Level 3a - mid-June to October 2020
- Level 3b - September to December 2020
Alternate or overlapping schedules, as well as creative supervision and practice models, are being used when necessary. Many placements are engaging students and preceptors in tele-rehabilitation and virtual/remote service provision.
Our students are thrilled and very appreciative to have these opportunities to learn and work in the healthcare and social services so they can complete the final steps on their path to graduation!
At this point, we are focused on recruiting placement offers for OCCTH 528 (Level 3b) for Nov 2 - Dec 18.
If your OT practice is ready, and you are willing, to support fieldwork placements during the pandemic, please contact the Department of OT:
Our department and fieldwork team would like to offer our sincere gratitude to the OT communities in Alberta and Saskatchewan for the many placements that are underway and have already been offered for the remainder of 2020.
Your response has been tremendous!
