1. Initial Interview

2. Physical Arrangement Two chairs Avoid table b/w Always sit by the door
Door open or closed?
QUIET! no cell phone
Private
Clip board to take notes

3. Stages
Introduction
Exploration
Closure

4. Stages: Introduction Wash hands
Ask how the client would like to be addressed (Mr/Ms or by first name)
Introduce yourself
State the definition of Occupational Therapy
State purpose of interview (include time frame)
Make sure consent is signed

5. Introduction: Memorize!
Good morning Mr. Davis. Would you like for me to call you Mr. Davis or John? My name is Robin Steed. I’m an occupational therapy student from LSUHSC. Occupational therapy is ____. I’d like to talk to you for about 10 minutes about your therapy/work here so that I can learn how to interview people.

6. Stages: Exploration Open ended questions
Keep areas of needed info in mind, not specific questions
If appropriate, allow client to see your notes

7. Stages: Closure Well, it looks like we’re about out of time.
We’ve talked about your work and your schedule and the changes you’d like to make.
Do you have any questions for me?
Thank you for talking with me today.
(Shake hands if appropriate.)

8. Wear LSU Polo Shirts for VOH
LSU badge
Kakis, no jeans
Conservative
Loose fitting
Athletic shoes ok
No sandals