Each fieldwork has medical requirements for the safety of its patients, employees, and students. Information about tests, inoculations, and other required and recommended procedures are listed in the prerequisite section of the Fieldwork Data Form for each individual site. Chenck the requirements as soom as you have comfirmed a fieldwork placement. 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.