FIELDWORK EXPERIENCE
At Duquesne University, OT students complete five levels of fieldwork experiences to prepare for applying their skills in a variety of practice settings. Please continue scrolling to see Olivia Van Dyke's fieldwork experiences.
LEVEL I FIELDWORK
UPMC Mercy Hospital - December 16-20, 2019
Observed COTA on stroke rehabilitation unit
Assisted with daily ADL tasks, transfers, and intervention activities
Participated in daily documentation and goal writing for patients
LEVEL II FIELDWORK
St. Anthony's Life Skills Apartment - September 2019-May 2020
Researched, planned, and delivered intervention activities for young adult students with IDD revolving around vocational skills and progression toward independence
Assisted students in trips to local library, grocery store, restaurants, and businesses
Participated in alternate community-engaged learning activities remotely for the remainder of the semester, due to COVID-19
LEVEL III FIELDWORK
Simucase Online Fieldwork - April 27-May 1, 2020
Developed competency in administration of GOAL assessment
Performed interventions for virtual cases of children with sensory needs, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and feeding difficulties
Demonstrated clinical reasoning competency through virtual therapy simulations
LEVEL IV FIELDWORK
Butler Memorial Hospital - June 29-September 18, 2020
Butler Memorial Hospital is ​a general acute care hospital located in Butler, Pennsylvania.
Setting: Acute Care
Diagnoses: CVA, respiratory diseases, TBI, surgical needs, CNS disorders, other injuries
Interdisciplinary Team: SLP, physicians, nurses, PT, rehabilitation providers, dieticians, social workers, psychiatrists
Typical Interventions: ROM, MMT, ADLs, functional mobility, transfers, restoring prior function, safety training, patient education, adaptive equipment/devices, discharge recommendations
LEVEL V FIELDWORK
OSPTA Hand Therapy Clinic (Shaler, Aliquippa, and Mount Lebanon locations)Â - September 28-January 1, 2021
OSPTA is an outpatient physical therapy and hand therapy clinic located in many sites throughout Pittsburgh.
Setting: Outpatient
Diagnoses: Lateral epicondylitis, carpal tunnel, tendonitis, lacerations, amputations, nerve disorders, surgical repairs, fractures
Interdisciplinary Team: Surgeons, COTA
Typical Interventions: ADLs, IADLs, sensory integration, adaptive equipment/devices, pain management, range of motion, muscle strengthening, self care
DOCTORAL CAPSTONE EXPERIENCE
True T PGH - June 8 - September 10, 2021
True T PGH is an LGBTQIA+ outreach organization located in Bloomfield, a neighborhood of Pittsburgh. True T features an emergency housing program known as Option-U, which temporarily houses nonbinary and transgender individuals experiencing homelessness. I created a program called Operation Occupation to bring an occupation-based structure to the programming already set in place at Option-U. The goal of this program was to help the residents achieve their independent living goals through a series of assessments and intervention sessions that paralleled the OT Process.
Setting: Community Practice
Diagnoses: Various mental health disorders, trauma
Interdisciplinary Team: Co-Executive Directors, Option-U Program Coordinator, Community Event Coordinator, Healthcare Advocate, Resident Assistant
Typical Interventions: Financial management, self care, transportation management, community mobility, communication management, physical activity, interview preparation, coping mechanisms