Department of Occupational Therapy and Occupational Science
Fieldwork
Health Insurance and Other Requirements for Obtaining Clinical
Placement
Our agreements with the fieldwork sites used for Level I
fieldwork, Level II fieldwork, and any other courses that have
clinical experiences require that ALL students placed in these
settings have their own health insurance and documentation of
current health status. The findings of the health examination
will not necessarily exclude students from fieldwork placement.
In order to participate in any fieldwork experience, students
must present evidence of current health insurance, a recent
health examination, and results of an annual PPD test. Students
also must provide proof of certification in adult and child CPR,
with current renewal; and a completed Hepatitis B vaccine
series, including the results of a titer, or a signed
declination form for the vaccine.
A one-time speech and hearing screening is required before
fieldwork placement. This screening is offered free of charge
through the Towson University Speech and Hearing Clinic each
semester. Students may be required to obtain a criminal
background check if required by the fieldwork site. This can
occur for any Level I or Level II fieldwork experience. The
student is responsible for this expense.
Students who do not have the necessary documents on file by
the first Friday in September (for fall semesters) and the first
Friday in February (for the spring semesters) will not be
permitted to enter clinical experiences. Inability to complete
clinical experiences will necessitate withdrawal from the
associated clinical course and rescheduling in another semester.
Department of Occupational Therapy and Occupational Science
Enrollment Services, Room 245
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5 p.m.
Phone: 410-704-2762
Fax: 410-704-2322
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