Table of Contents
Introduction
Welcome to University of Toronto Occupational Therapy Fieldwork
Important Notes
Canadian Guidelines for Fieldwork Education in Occupational Therapy
A Vision for Canadian Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Education
Principles Guiding the Canadian Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Experience
Responsibilities of Fieldwork Education Partners
Tools and Processes to Support Quality in Canadian University Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Education
Professional Behaviour of Students while on Fieldwork
Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists Code of Ethics
College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario Documents
COTO Code of Ethics
COTO Standards for the Supervision of Students
Other Aspects of Professional Behaviour of Students While on Fieldwork
Protection of Digital Personal Health Information
Cell Phones and Other Electronic Media
Attendance
Student Attendance at Scientific Conferences: Department of OS&OT Policy
Illness
Special Considerations/Necessary Accommodations
Dress Code
Fieldwork Policies and Requirements
Policies on Immunization
First Year Students
Second Year Students
Copies of Health Forms
Policy Regarding Communicable Diseases and Occupational Health from the Faculty of Medicine
Infection Control Measures
Mask Fit Testing
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid
Student Safety Training
Consequences of Failure to Submit Mandatory Health and Safety Requirement Documentation
Police Checks
Clearance Letter and Vulnerable Sector Screening
Procedures for Obtaining the Vulnerable Sector Screening in Various Regions
Contracts and Insurance
Facility Placement Agreement
Accident or Injury While on Placement at a Clinical site with WSIB Coverage
Accident or Injury While on Placement at a Clinical site without WSIB coverage
Liability Insurance Coverage
MScOT Curriculum and Fieldwork Program
Fieldwork Placement within the MScOT Programme
Schedule of Fieldwork Placements during Academic Year
Ensuring Variety of Experiences in Fieldwork and the Matrix
Fieldwork Placement Process
Overview of Fieldwork Placement Process
Fieldwork Selection and Assignment
Guidelines Regarding Student Placement Preferences
Fieldwork Placement Travel Allowance
Placement Requests outside U of T Catchment Area
Southern Ontario and Canada
Northern Ontario
International Placements
Pre-Placement Communication with Fieldwork Facilities
Introductory Letters
Pre-Placement Information for Preceptors
Interprofessional Education in Fieldwork
Structured IPE Placement
Flexible IPE Activities
Fieldwork Evaluation
Evaluation for the Introductory Fieldwork Experience
Evaluation for Fieldwork I, II, III, and IV
Personal Learning Objectives
Student Report on Fieldwork Placement
Returning Evaluations to the University
Issues or Conflicts Arising During Fieldwork Placement
Policy on Unsatisfactory Fieldwork Performance
Presentations or Projects
Interactions with Preceptor
Tips for Successful Communication with Preceptors
Checklist for Students While on Placement