The Australian occupational therapy competency standards were commissioned by the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
They describe the standards expected for competent practice by occupational therapists for registration and for regulation of the profession by the National Board. They are also intended for use by employers, education providers, individual practitioners and consumers of occupational therapy services.
Click here to download a copy of the Standards from the OTAUS website.
TO DO
Keep track of the evidence you are recording via the Table below. Place a check mark when you have completed an artefact that relates to each Professional Standards.
As you complete your Standards Artefacts, delete the demo links below and add links to your own artefacts.
This will assist you in creating map of your artefacts, as well as streamlining the process of creating resumes and applications in the future.
NEED HELP?
Access some slides that demonstrate how to Edit Your Evidence Map on the Occupational Therapy Portfolio Page on the Health and Medical Sciences Portfolios Hub.
Standard 1 – Professionalism
An occupational therapist practises in an ethical, safe, lawful and accountable manner, supporting client health and wellbeing through occupation and consideration of the person and their environment.
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| 1. | Post 1: Professional Competencies | Link to your post goes here. |
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Standard 2 – Knowledge and learning
An occupational therapist’s knowledge, skills and behaviours in practice are informed by relevant and contemporary theory, practice knowledge and evidence, and are maintained and developed by ongoing professional development and learning.
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Standard 3 – Occupational therapy process and practice
An occupational therapist’s practice acknowledges the relationship between health, wellbeing and human occupation, and their practice is client-centred for individuals, groups, communities and populations.
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Standard 4 – Communication
Occupational therapists practise with open, responsive and appropriate communication to maximise the occupational performance and engagement of clients and relevant others.
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| 1. | Post 1: Professional Competencies | Link to your post goes here. |
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