This lesson plan is designed to apply a biomechanical approach to analysis of upper extremity movement, development of interventions in therapeutic exercise and functional activities, and clinical reasoning of client change over time.

This activity supports the requirements for:
ACOTE standards OT & OTA: B.2.1, B.3.6, B.4.3, B.4.22
CAPTE standards PT: 7A, 7D19k, 7D20; PTA: 7D19, 7D23h

Equivalent to 20 hours of clinical observation, this in-depth Level I Fieldwork Alternative was designed to be implemented over a 4-week span.

• Week 1: Interviews and Assessment

• Week 2: ADLs and IADLs

• Week 3 Upper Extremity Preparation

• Week 4: Interprofessional Interaction in the ICU

Included are ICE Videos with Comprehensive Assignments, Activity Time Log, Observation Forms, and Assignment Checklist.

This assignment on a rotator cuff injury is intended to provide one day of alternative Level 1 Fieldwork.