MSOT Fieldwork Requirements

Occupational Therapy Program Fieldwork

Successful completion of Level I and Level II Fieldwork is a requirement for granting a Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy Program. 

The Alvernia University Academic Fieldwork Coordinator collaborates with the Fieldwork Educator and the student prior to, during, and following fieldwork assignments.  The Academic Fieldwork Coordinator schedules all fieldwork placements and serves as a liaison between Alvernia University and the fieldwork site.  Level II Fieldwork should be completed within twenty-four (24) months following completion of academic preparation.

Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Educational Manual

The fieldwork educational manual can be accessed via the below link.

• Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Educational Manual
   

Required Clearances for all Students Preparing for Fieldwork

• Pa Child Abuse - Create a new account
• Pa State Police Criminal Record Check
• FBI
   

Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Contacts

Kelsey Swope, MOT, OTR/L, BCG
Academic Fieldwork Coordinator
kelsey.swope@alvernia.edu
P: 610-796-8366

Amanda Stilianos, MSOT, OTR/L, CDP
Assistant Academic Fieldwork Coordinator
amanda.stilianos@alvernia.edu
P: 610-790-2960

"Samantha has completed her fieldwork. She was an amazing student who was by far one of the best I've had over my 20-year career."

Christine Tierno, OTR/L
Fox Rehabilitation Services, Inc.
 

"If these are the caliber of students Alvernia has to send, we are happy to take Alvernia students anytime." 

Katie Cohen, MS, OTR/L
Baltimore City Public Schools
Coordinator - Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy/Audiology Services
 

"Surviving without my student!  She really blossomed at the end, I haven't heard from her yet but hope to soon.  Thank you for the wonderful placement."