Generic Letter For Elective Requests - 2023
Generic Letter For Elective Requests - 2023
Generic Letter For Elective Requests - 2023
23 February 2023
Re: Elective request from UCT final year occupational therapy student
Thank you for considering our student’s request to conduct an elective at your organisation.
This letter confirms that a three-week (120 hour) elective forms part of our final year occupational therapy
students’ course requirements.
Students are required to arrange an elective at a site of their choice as per direct arrangement with the site
in question. In 2023 the elective will take place any time between the 16 June and 23 July 2023. Once a
site has agreed to host a student by communicating directly with them, the Division of Occupational
Therapy will send on the necessary documentation to the occupational therapist at the site. It is important
that the site offers occupational therapy services and has a full-time occupational therapist in their employ
who is able to supervise the student and provide role-modelling opportunities. There are no formal
academic requirements connected with the elective beyond accruing a total of 120 practice hours. The site
may determine how it is best to accommodate the student based on their needs and the day to day
requirements of the occupational therapy service. Students may offer direct service as part of their elective
provided this is under the supervision of the qualified and registered occupational therapist.
Should you have any queries regarding the above please do not hesitate to contact me.
Yours sincerely,
Dr Adèle Ebrahim
IVth year Academic Convenor
Division of Occupational Therapy
Department of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences
E-mail: [email protected]
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