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Quick Facts |
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Program length:
Six to 12 weeks
Prerequisites:
Enrolled in an occupational therapy program
Granted: MSHS Certificate
of Completion, degree from college of enrollment
Patient interaction:
High
Placement outlook:
Good |
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Program Description
Mayo School of Health Sciences (MSHS) partners with academic affiliates
to offer a six- to 12-week Occupational Therapy Internship. The
internship is arranged by the academic fieldwork coordinator from
your college or university and is provided after you complete the
academic portion of your degree program.
Occupational therapy offers two levels of practice – an
occupational therapist and an occupational therapy assistant.
To prepare for a career as an occupational therapist, you must
complete an education program accredited by the Accreditation Council
for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE). A list of accredited
programs is available from the American
Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. upon request.
To become an occupational therapy assistant, you must complete
either a two-year associate’s degree or an accredited certificate
educational program.
All courses of study require a period of supervised clinical experience
(i.e., fieldwork) and successful completion of a national certification
examination.
The Occupational Therapy Internship at Mayo Clinic in Arizona offers
a six-week internship for those studying to become an occupational
therapy assistant and a 12-week internship for those who wish to
become occupational therapists. Both fieldwork rotations provide
the high-quality didactic and clinical fieldwork needed to create
a well-rounded, fully competent occupational therapist or occupational
therapy assistant.
Throughout your internship, you will be exposed to a variety of
adaptive training activities, equipment, videos and resources. These
will prepare you for treating adult and pediatric patients with
medical diagnoses typically seen in the rehabilitative clinical
setting: stroke, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, multiple
sclerosis, cancer, cardiac conditions and neurological impairments.
Accreditation
Mayo Foundation is accredited by the North Central Association of
Colleges and Schools Higher Learning Commission.
Higher Learning Center
30 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 2400
Chicago, IL 60602-2504
(800) 621-7440
(312) 263-0456
Fax: (312) 263-7462
www.ncacihe.org
Facilities
The Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation offers
comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation care for both
inpatients and outpatients. At Mayo Clinic, physician evaluations,
as well as physical and occupational therapy services, are available.
Inpatient rehabilitation care is provided at Mayo Clinic Hospital,
part of Mayo Clinic.
Graduation and Certification
Upon successful completion of the Occupational Therapy Internship,
you will receive a Certificate of Completion from Mayo School of
Health Sciences, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine.
Occupational Therapy interns also graduate from their respective
college or university upon successful completion of their fieldwork.
They are then responsible for scheduling and completing their certification
tests through the National Board
for Certification in Occupational Therapy.
Those who pass the test are awarded the title of registered occupational
therapist or certified occupational therapy assistant. Individual
states may also require licensure.
Hours
For the majority of the internship, your learning schedule will
include eight-hour days, five days per week. While the regular workweek
is usually 40 hours, additional projects, patient activities and
homework may be assigned.
Class Size
Each year, Mayo School of Health Sciences admits between four and
eight students to each of its Occupational Therapy Internship fieldwork
rotations at Mayo Clinic in Arizona. This ensures you will receive
a comprehensive educational experience with one-on-one training.
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