Occupational Therapy Competencies Canada and Europe

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Occupational Therapy CompetenciesCanada and
Europe
ENOTHE Vienna 2005Dr. Elizabeth TownsendDr.
Anne Carswell (WFOT)
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World Federation of Occupational Therapists
Minimum Standards for the Education of
Occupational Therapists
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WFOT Essential Areas for Competent, Generalist,
Entry Level Practice
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QUESTION

• HOW DO YOU CURRENTLY ADDRESS WFOT MINIMUM
  STANDARDS AND AREAS OF COMPETENCE IN YOUR
  CURRICULUM?

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Academic Accreditation Standards Canadian
Association of Occupational Therapists
Active Research Scholarship
Based on Professional Educational Conceptual
Frameworks
University Based
Planning, Review Evaluation
ACADEMIC ACCREDITATION STANDARDS
Adequate Learning Resources
Adequate Financial Resources
Adequate Environmental Resources
Adequate Human Resources
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Profile of Occupational Therapy Practice in
Canada Canadian Association of Occupational
Therapists
Management Promotion of Occupational Therapy
Services
UNITS OF COMPETENCE
Professional Accountability
Organization of Practice, Leadership
and Interpersonal Relationships
Occupational Performance Practice Process
Quality Management Of Occupational Therapy
Services
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Certification Examination Canadian Association
of Occupational Therapists
Occupational Performance
Professional Behaviour Accountability
Professional Knowledge Scope of Practice
KNOWLEDGE CATEGORIES
Ethics, Communication Administration
Occupational Therapy Research
Planning Implementation Evaluation
Assessment
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Essential Competencies of Practice
(ACOTRO) Association of Canadian Occupational
Therapy Regulatory Organizations
Assumes Professional Responsibility
Demonstrates Practice Knowledge
Engages in Professional Development
PRACTICE COMPETENCIES
Utilizes a Practice Process
Manages the Practice Environment
Communicates Effectively
Thinks Critically
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QUESTION

• WHAT IS THE CURRENT SITUATION IN EUROPE WITH
  REGARD TO
• STANDARDS FOR EDUCATION?
• PROFILE OF COMPETENCIES?
• CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION?
• REGULATION OF PRACTICE COMPETENCE?

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OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY COMPETENCIES EUROPEAN
TUNING PROJECT
Professional Autonomy and Accountability
TUNING COMPETENCIES
Knowledge of Occupational Therapy
Research and Development in Occupational Therapy/
Science
Management and Promotion of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy Process and Professional Re
asoning
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Comparing WFOT Standards and European Competencies
WFOT STANDARDS
TUNING PROJECT
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QUESTIONS

• HOW DO COMPETENCIES TO PRACTICE TRANSLATE INTO
  EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM OUTCOMES?
• WHAT OUTCOMES ARE TARGETED BY OCCUPATIONAL
  THERAPY EDUCATORS IN EUROPE?

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Occupational Therapy CompetenciesEntry Level
Practice Dalhousie University, Canada
Describe and Analyze Occupational Science
and Occupational Therapy Theories
Advance The Profession
Use Related Knowledge
DALHOUSIE COMPETENCIES
Integrate Apply Knowledge Theory in Practice
Use and Generate Occupational Therapy Research
Enable Occupation Plan, Implement, Evaluate
Assess And Analyse Occupations Occupational
Performance