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actions, demonstrate psychological and emotional stability required for full utilization of
intellectual abilities; comprehend, process and utilize verbal, visual and written
information; organize and prioritize actions in the fieldwork settings; perform patient care
procedures according to established criteria; utilize the occupational therapy process
(assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation), prepare/present reports; complete
forms; process verbal and written information; follow policies and procedures; implement
quality improvement and document intervention progress and other written requirements;
implement patient/family education and discharge planning.

10. Equipment: utilize telephone, intercom, call light system, stethoscope, wheelchair,
stretchers, emergency equipment, paging system, fax machine, computer; operate
occupational therapy equipment in laboratory and fieldwork setting.

11. Safety: adhere to organizational policies to maintain safety in the environment for patient,
self, and others.

Entrance Date
The entrance dates are reflected on the school calendar herein presented in this portion of the
Catalog.

Academics
Academic Progress
The student progresses and promotes through the program of study by completing each required
general education and OTA course with at least a minimum final grade of "C". In Occupational
Therapy Assistant (OTA) courses, a minimum final grade of "C" in theory, laboratory and Level
I fieldwork is required. The student must meet all requirements of each general education and
OTA course in the program of study in order to progress. Passing in all university and/or college
courses is determined according to the policies of the respective institution. A final theory grade
of "C" is required by the school for all university and college courses.

All coursework, including Level I Fieldwork assignments, must be satisfactorily completed
before a student is allowed to enroll in Level II Fieldwork. Students must earn “credit” on Level
II Fieldwork I and II in order to meet graduation requirements. All Level II fieldwork
experiences must be completed within 18 months of the completion of coursework.

An incomplete "I" grade may be made up at the sole discretion of the Program Director. If the
incomplete course work is not completed within the established time frame, the "I" grade
becomes a final grade of "F."

The BHCLR-SOTA utilizes the following grading system to signify student progression through
the program of study. A final letter grade is assigned for each course and fieldwork experience
completed. Each letter grade has a corresponding rating that denotes the quality of student
learning. A percent range is used to determine the letter grade. Value points are used to calculate
the Grade Point Average (GPA) and for other purposes, such as honors awards at
commencement and scholarship awards by Baptist Health Foundation and others.

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