Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
Articles 1 - 2 of 2
Full-Text Articles in Entire DC Network
Final Culminating Project: Program Development, Erin Helms
Final Culminating Project: Program Development, Erin Helms
Department of Occupational Therapy Entry-Level Capstone Projects
This 16-week capstone project was completed at Parker Place, a children’s health, and wellness center, with a focus on program development and advocacy with additional work related to leadership and administration. The overall goal of the capstone project was to determine the benefit of using an occupation-based approach to enhance health outcomes for the patients at Parker Place. The capstone student provided education about the role of occupational therapy in a non-traditional setting, created a program to help patients acquire sustainable healthy habits, developed a workshop for families struggling to maintain a healthy lifestyle, and provided resources about picky eating …
Doctoral Capstone Experience- Clinical Skills And Program Development, Savannah Garrett
Doctoral Capstone Experience- Clinical Skills And Program Development, Savannah Garrett
Department of Occupational Therapy Entry-Level Capstone Projects
My 16-week capstone experience was completed at Bayshore Elementary School under the supervision of my mentor who is an occupational therapist. I administered assessments, provided interventions, documented sessions, and attended Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings for a population ranging from preschool to fifth grade. The primary skills focused on during occupational therapy sessions included body awareness, motor planning, strengthening, handwriting, attention to task, play skills, and self-regulation. Three main objectives of this experience included completing the day-to-day responsibilities of a school-based occupational therapist while maintaining current knowledge on policies and procedures within the Manatee County School System, conducting a literature …