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What is the role most commonly assumed by the OT practitioner who is just entering the field

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Direct client care

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There are 10 roles identified by the profession that can potentially be held by OT's and OTA's, name just 3

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consumer educator, fieldwork educator, supervisor, administrator, consultant, entrepreneur, faculty, academic fieldwork coordinator, program director, researcher/scholar

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There are 3 ways you can move within your career (career development)

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vertical movement within a setting, lateral movement across settings, maturation within a role

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OT practitioners perform at one of three levels; name them

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entry-level practitioner, intermediate-level practitioner, advanced-level practitioner

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Does the Educator or Supervisor do the following - develops and provides educational offerings or training related to OT to consumer, peer, and community individuals or groups.

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Educator

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Does the Fieldwork Educator or Administrator doe the following - manages level I or II fieldwork in a practice setting. Provides OT students with opportunities to practice and carry out practitioner competencies.

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Fieldwork educator

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Does the Administrator or Supervisor do the following - Manages the overall daily operation of OT services in defined practice area)s)

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Supervisor

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Does the Administrator or Supervisor do the following - Manages department, program, services, or agency providing OT services.

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Administrator

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Does the Educator or Consultant do the following - Provides OT consultation to individuals, groups, or organizations.

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Consultant

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Does the Faculty or Academic Fieldwork Coordinator do the following - Manages student fieldwork program within the academic setting.

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Academic fieldwork coordinator

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Does the Educator or Faculty do the following - Provides formal academic education for OT or OTA students (what your instructors are)

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Faculty

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Does the Educator or Researcher/Scholar do the following - Performs scholarly work of the profession, including examining, developing, refining, and evaluating the profession's body of knowledge, theoretical base, and philosophical foundations.

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Researcher/Scholar

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Does the Researcher/Scholor or Entrepreneur do the following - are partially or fully self-employed individuals who provide OT services

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Entrepreneur

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Development of skills and socialization in the expectations related to the organization, peer, and profession are the focus of which level of performance: Entry, Intermediate, or Advanced

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Entry

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Refinement of specialized skills, understanding of complex issues affecting role functions is the focus of which level of performance: Entry, Intermediate, or Advanced

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Advanced

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Increased independence, mastery of basic role functions, ability to respond to situations based on previous experience, participation in the education of personnel is the function of which level of performance: Entry, Intermediate, or Advanced

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Intermediate

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The Standards of Practice for the_____________ classifies "activities" that are provided to the client as supportive, providing maintenance, and empowering.

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National Association of Activity Professionals

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______activities are commonly provided to individuals who do not have the cognitive or physical ability to participate in a group program. Which one - Supportive, Providing Maintenance, Empowering

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Supportive

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_______activities are those that provide opportunities for the individual to maintain physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and spiritual health. Which one - Supportive, Providing Maintenance, Empowering

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Maintenance

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_____ activities are geared toward promoting self-respect, and they offer opportunities for self-expression, personal responsibility, and social responsibility. Which one - Supportive, Providing Maintenance, Empowering

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Empowering

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The __________defines the minimum requirements for OT practitioners working in service delivery.

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Standards of Practice for Occupational Therapy

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The Standards of Practice for Occupational Therapy were developed by...

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AOTA

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As defined by AOTA, what is the word for "cooperative process in which two or more people participate in a joint effort to establish, maintain, and/or elevate a level of competence and performance."

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Supervision

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The supervision OT is on site and available to provide immediate assistance to the client, or supervise if needed is: Direct or Continuous Supervision, Close Supervision, or Routine Supervision

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Direct or Continuous Supervision

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Direct, daily contact is: Close Supervision, Routine Supervision, or General Supervision

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Close supervision

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Direct contact at least every 2 weeks, with interim supervision as needed is: General Supervision, Routine Supervision, or Close Supervision

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Routine supervision

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At least monthly face-to-face contact is: Routine Supervision, Close Supervision, or General Supervision

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General Supervision

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Based on multiple factors, the OT, working with the OTA determines how much and what type of supervision is appropriate. Name 3 factors to consider when deciding how much supervision is appropriate

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Regulatory requirements, Practice setting, Competency level, Experience, Education and credentials, Complexity of client needs, Number and diversity of clients

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"the determination made by various methods, that two people performing the same or equivalent procedures will obtain the same or equivalent results. What is this called

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Service Competency

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What are some methods that can be used to assure service competency, name 3

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Independent scoring of standardized tests, observation, videotaping, and co-treatment.

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Service competency is established for a particular procedure, when the practitioners meet the acceptable standard of performance on how many successive occasions?

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3

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Preparation of the work area and equipment, clerical tasks, maintenance activities (setting up for a group activity, making a daily schedule, cleaning equipment) These are Non-client related tasks an ________may provide

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OT Aide

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Client-related tasks in which an ________may interract with a client, but not as the primary service provider, must be within certain parameters such as: Tasks must have a predictable outcome; the client and environment are stable and does not require judgement, interpretation, or adaptation; client has demonstrated prior ability to perform task; clearly established task routine and process

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OT Aide

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Supervisor should have a solid Knowledge Base; an understanding of different Learning Styles of supervisee as well as his/her own style; Communication; Actively Listen; Give and Receive constructive Feedback; be Assertive and tactful, and Resolve Conflicts; Set a Time and Place for Supervisory meetings; Write an Agenda so that both parties know the issues and priorities; Active Participation by both parties. What two parties are we talking about

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OT and OTA's

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Multiple therapists or practitioners in different fields working together for the good of the client. What kind of team is this called

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Health Care Team

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What are the three different types of health care teams

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Multi-disciplinary, Transdisciplinary, Interdisciplinary

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Variety of disciplines (professions) that work together in a common setting, but relationship between the team members is NOT interactive. Which kind of health care team is this

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Multi-disciplinary team

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Members cross over professional boundaries and share roles and functions. Which kind of health care team is this

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Transdisciplinary team

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IMembers maintain their own professional roles while using a cooperative approach that is interactive and centered on a common problem to solve. Not uncommon for team members to co-treat a client. What kind of health care team is this

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Interdisciplinary team

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The professions "Code of Ethics" states that the OT practitioner is responsible for......

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achieving and maintaining competence in order to practice.

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Organizing and personally managing a cumulative series of work experiences to add to one's knowledge, motivation, perspectives, skills, and job performance. What is this process called.

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Professional Development

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A dynamic, multidimensional process in which the professional develops and maintains the knowledge, performance skills, interpersonal abilities, critical reasoning skills, and ethical reasoning necessary to perform his or her professional responsibilities. What is this continuing process called.

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Continuing Competence

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The mission of AOTA, the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT), and state regulatory boards is to...

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protect the public and ensure quality services

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Name 4 strategies for Professional Development and Continuing Competence

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Continue competency training; Assess learning needs; Identify opportunities; Promote quality

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Name 3 additional opportunities for Professional Development

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NBCOT, Board Certification, Specialty Certification

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NBCOT requires additional Professional Development through certification renewal, which must be done every 3 years to be credentialed as an OTR or COTA. Proof of _______ hours of professional development units must be given, with at least ________% of these directly related to the delivery of OT services

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36, 50

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To add to Professional Development, AOTA provides "specialty certification" for both OT and OTA's. Practitioners must document a minimum of...

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2000 hours of experience, and 600 hours of delivering OT services in the certification area to clients over the last 3 calendar years.

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To add to Professional Development, AOTA offers "board certification." Can you name four of the specialty fields for board certification

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Gerontology, mental health, pediatrics, and physical rehabilitation.

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Lifelong learning and professional development are the responsibility of the OT's and OTA's. TRUE or FALSE

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TRUE - Is required to maintain competency for practice

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a groupp of individuals who are committed to a shared purpose, to each other and to working together to achieve common goals. What is this group of individuals called

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Team

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communication skills, knowledge of team development and dynamics, ability to engage in collaborative work relationships. Who must possess these skills.

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Team members must possess these skills...

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OT practitioners need a solid knowledge base of effective teams in order to be a dynamic team member and because...

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OT service delivery has changed, and in recent years OT's have been asked to be members of teams in education, healthcare, on treatment units, in community settings, etc.

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Teamwork is characterized by, or begins with...

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shared understandings, goals, values, visions, and responsibilities

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Name the 3 Qualities effective teams (members) possess

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Cooperation, Flexibility, Creativity

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In "Team Building," the process of "Ministration" is required. What does "ministration" refer to in a team member

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Our need to feel acceptance, trust, and respect

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In "Team Building," the process of "Mastery" is required. What does "mastery" refer to in a team member

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The desire to explore, understand, and control oneself and one's environment. Involves increasing proficiency in job activities

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In "Team Building," the process of "Maturation" is required. What does "maturation" refer to in a team member

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Achieving goals, renewing goals, taking risks to advance or increase professional roles

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"Developmental Team Building" is a process that is organized by stages that progress over time. These stages are...

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Initiation stage, Transition stage, Working stage, Interdependence stage, Separation stage

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Who usually heads a team

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a representative of the organization with professional responsibility for the implementation of services serves this role

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the consumer, the physician, the nurse, social worker, certified nurse assistant, homemaker, spouse, and OT. In what setting might you find these team members

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In home health care

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the special education administrator, classroom teacher, parent, child, and OT. In what setting might you find these team members

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In the public school

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Their intraprofessional relationship. (they need to be a great team, working together collaboratively and cooperatively for the good of the consumer/client)This is a "critical" focus of the relationship between ______ and ________

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OT's and OTA's

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"Competence" is...

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the knowledge and skills necessary to provide excellent care

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Clinical "Competence" is developed and maintained through...

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professional development, a lifelong process

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What does the new OT or OTA have to prove their "competence"

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they have met OT course requirements, successfully completed fieldwork, and have passed the NBCOT certification examination

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SPECIAL INTEREST SECTIONS in the AOTA has increased to 17; clients now have personal COMPUTERS for tasks so OT's & OTA's need to be familiar with them; INTERNET is now available offering many supports for people with disabilities and for OT's; PRACTICE SETTINGS have changed dramatically (use to be mainly hospitals and nursing homes); EBP (EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE) is now used and practitioners require skills to locate, access, and apply research evidence. These recent changes substantiate the need for.....

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Professional Development

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In 2002, AOTA established the CCCPD to support continuing education that contains evidence based content and to develop the PDT to facilitate the practitioners continuing competence. What is CCCPD and PDT

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Commission on Continuing Competence and Professional Development Professional Development Tool

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How often do you have to renew your NBCOT certification and what do you need to complete before you can apply for renewal

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Every 3 years, 12 units continued education per year

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Interpersonal and communication skills between colleagues and peers; organizational - time management, response to constructive feedback, problem solving, critical thinking, professionalism, responsibility, commitment to learning, stress management. These are all ________ _________ that Education programs are paying increased attention to.

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PERSONAL BEHAVIORS

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Technical skills, from lab experiences to fieldwork learned on the job, are opportunities for______________ that ensures continuing "competence"

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Professional Development

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Educational setting, Field work, Entry-level practice, Job changes, Specialization, Learning relationships, Supervision. These are all stages or opportunities for

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Professional Development

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Learning Relationships include...

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Collaboration Among Professionals, Mentoring, Treatment Teams, Clients

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Collaboration Among Professionals promotes professional development how

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social network of fellow learners to challenge their thinking and share knowledge

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Mentoring promotes professional development how...

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a senior professional is assigned to foster professional growth

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Treatment Teams promotes professional development how...

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by providing collaborative opportunities for interprofessional learning, or learning among a group of professionals, often from different disciplines

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Clients promotes professional development how...

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In the day to day work of the OTA, the information and feedback that clients give are a continuous source of knowledge and skill refinement

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Desire to help others, Genuinely like people, Able to relate to both individuals and small groups, Appreciate diversity, Creative thinkers, Enjoy hands-on work; Ability to handle personal problems; Empathetic; Flexible. To whom should these personal characteristics belong

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An OTA

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NBCOT has described 30 professional development activities they will accept as PDU's for continued certification. What is a PDU

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Professional Development Unit

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A number of "Learning Activities," - for PDU's, are developed by other people or organizations, including technical schools, professional development providers, colleges and universities, and professional associations. These externally-developed Learning Activities include (name 3):

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Continuing Education Classes, Seminars, Workshops, In-Service Training, Conferences, Publications/Journals, On-Line Resources

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These classes are centered on a topic, meet a number of times, developed and led by one or more instructions... may also be offered online. What kind of classes are these.

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Continuing Education Classes

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These classes are generally more interactive than regular classes, participants are engaged in developing the learning goals and contributing what they know; advantage of getting to know other OT's or OTA's. What kind of classes are these.

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Seminars

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One-time learning events focused on a topic of interest usually work-related skills or knowledge. What are these kinds of classes called.

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Workshops

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professional development opportunities offered in the workplace. What are these kinds of classes called.

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In-Service Training

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A large number of learning opportunities offered at one time, in one location. You can access current materials, attend workshops and presentations, and network with fellow OT's or OTA's. Many people find these fun and revitalizing. What are these kinds of classes called.

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Conferences

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Magazines and journals with articles and research on current practices and issues in OT. There are many written specifically for OT practitioners. American Journal of Occupational Therapy is an excellent resource. What kind of professional development do these magazine,s articles, and journals fall under.

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Publications

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Access to OT specific websites, electronic conferences and webinars, articles, informatoin of continuing education, job information, diagnostic and treatment information, research reports. What kind of professional development does obtaining this kind of knowledge fall under.

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On-Line Resources

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learning activities that are designed and pursued independently. What kind of professional development is this.

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Self-Directed Learning Activities

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If documented appropriately, Self-Directed Learning Activities are another way to obtain PDU's TRUE or FALSE

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TRUE

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Case Conferences, Mentoring, Research, Writing and Speaking, Volunteer Participation on Committees, etc., and Professional Memberships. These are all examples of which type of professional development opportunities.

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Self-Directed Learning Activities

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Making a Professional Development Plan involves:

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Assessment, Identify Goals, Identify Activities/Action Steps, Participate in Activities, Reassess

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Asking yourself questions that assess both the practice and environment of your skills, ie. What knowledge and skills currently support clinical competence, and what areas should I target for professional development? This is which step of the professional development plan.

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Assessment

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Deciding to learn a psychomotor skill such as splinting is which step of the professional developement plan.ie. learning a psychomotor skill such as splinting

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Identify Goals

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Realizing that earning a psychomotor skill is best achieved through hands-on learning activities, so you use resources to find an activity that would fulfill this goal, and follow-through. Which step of the professional development plan is this

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Identify Activities/Action Steps

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After participating in an activity to accomplish your goal, reassess and ask yourself if you actually did accomplish it, or if you need to take further actions steps to attain it. Which step of the professional development plan is this.

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Reassess

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