After completion of the Clinical or Externship site, they receive college credit hours for working under the supervision of seasoned professionals. There are differences in the level of time commitment and training involved for clinical and externship sites. The only program at Westwood College that participates in clinical settings is the Associate of Applied Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant. Clinical sites are conducted in a supervised clinical setting where students observe as well as partake in the care of patients. Participation may include the documentation of activity analysis, SOAP notes, etc.
Facilities often require students to work on various projects.
All students must have proof of a physical examination prior to their clinical. Clinical sites are completed in two phases towards the completion of the student's program. Each phase consists of 72 hours, scheduled as half days for a ten-week term. Externships are conducted at the last term of a students educational program. Professionalism, punctuality, excellent attendance, and a great attitude are expected of all extern students.