Learn at MetroEHS

Learn Pediatric OT Through Hands-On Experience

MetroEHS offers opportunities for pre-OT students, Level I and Level II fieldwork students, COTA students, and doctoral capstone students.
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Choose Your Experience

Student Shadow (up to 20 hours)

Observe direct patient care in a pediatric outpatient setting.

Student Volunteer Intern (20+ hours)

Participate in educational activities and clinic support under OT supervision.

OT Fieldwork and Capstone Program

  • Level I Fieldwork: 40 to 90 hours
  • Level II Fieldwork: 12 weeks (OT) / 8 weeks (COTA)
  • Doctoral Capstone: 14 weeks

Specialized Areas of Exposure

  • Feeding and swallowing
  • Sensory integration
  • Reflex integration
  • Fine motor and handwriting
  • Executive functioning
  • Emotional regulation
  • Infant and early childhood intervention

Apply for a Student Placement

Tell us about your program, the experience you're looking for, and your timeline. Our student programs team will follow up about placement.

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