This program is a seminar series offered to entry-level master of science (MS) occupational therapy students to address preparedness in the semester before their first Level II fieldwork experience. Topics covered included (1) Level II fieldwork introduction: Policies and expectations; (2) Professional behaviors, supervisory process, and communication; (3) Strategies for success; Time Management, organization, and advocacy; (4) Safety, COVID considerations, onboarding; (5) Recognizing and navigating microaggressions; (6) Stress management and self-care; Coping with the death of a client; (7) Financial Considerations; and (8) Fieldwork manangement systems. The seminars provide information and resources needed for the transition from student to entry-level clinician and are structured to meet the needs of the diverse learner. A pilot study of a pre-post survey cohort design was used to identify student perceptions of what is needed prior to Level II fieldwork experiences.
