Prior to beginning fieldwork, it is the responsibility of the student to be sure of all specific health requirements are complete. Although not required for all sites, Hepatitis B inoculation or a signed declination form, a physical exam, and CPR certification are required for all Ithaca College Occupational Therapy Students. Students are responsible for health insurance and malpractice insurance while at a fieldwork site. It contains information on each of the sites the college has a contract with. We currently have apporximately 275 sites.
Students are able to research sites on-line.
During the Fall semester of the Junior year, the site selection process begins. During this time, a detailed manual is provided for the students. The fieldwork Office is continuously developing new sites. The Fieldwork Office is continuously developing new sites.