Abstract
OBJECTIVE: A shortage of traditional medical fieldwork placements has been reported in the United States. Alternative settings are being sought to meet the Accreditation Standards for Level I fieldwork. This study was designed to examine and report the outcomes of an alternative pediatric camp setting, using a group model of supervision to fulfill the requirements for Level I fieldwork.
PARTICIPANTS: Thirty-seven students from two Pennsylvania OT schools.
METHODS: Two cohorts of students were studied over a two year period using multiple methods of retrospective review and data collection.
RESULTS: Students supervised in a group model experienced positive outcomes, including opportunities to deliver client centered care, and understanding the role of caregiving for children with disabilities.
CONCLUSION: The use of a collaborative model of fieldwork education at a camp setting has resulted in a viable approach for the successful attainment of Level I fieldwork objectives for multiple students under a single supervisor.