From 1988–1993 the Occupational Therapy Manager at St. Joseph's Health Centre in London, Ontario provided nine block placements with a major focus in administration. The administration placements and the results of a questionnaire completed by the students are discussed. Strengths of the placement and suggested areas of change are included, using a Continuous Quality Improvement Framework. Suggestions regarding the future direction of administration placements are presented.
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