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  #1 harrisn2 on 09 Nov 15

   

  Continuing competence is a component of lifelong learning and enhancing professional development. It is necessary for all professionals in order to examine their strengths and weaknesses. OT's must develop and maintain knowledge of the profession, performance skills, evidence-based practice, interpersonal skills, critical and clinical reasoning, and ethical reasoning to perform in current and future roles/responsibilities within the field of OT. Continuing competence may be maintained through self-assessment and reflection as well as following various standards. The standards include knowledge, critical reasoning, interpersonal skills, performance skills and ethical reasoning. It is essential to have knowledge of the profession and demonstrate a mastery of the core of the practice and the roots of OT. An OT should be able to use their critical reasoning to make the best decision and judgments for their patients. OT should develop a good rapport with patients and maintain professional relationship while utilizing their therapeautic use of self. OT should demonstrate an expertise and proficiency in their role and carry out their responsibilities as well as follow all ethical guidelines.
  
  Standards for Continuing Competence. Am J Occup Ther 2015;69(Supplement_3):6913410055p1-6913410055p3. doi: 10.5014/ajot.2015.696S16.

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Continuing competence is a component of lifelong learning and enhancing professional development. It is necessary for all professionals in order to examine their strengths and weaknesses. OT's must develop and maintain knowledge of the profession, performance skills, evidence-based practice, interpersonal skills, critical and clinical reasoning, and ethical reasoning to perform in current and future roles/responsibilities within the field of OT. Continuing competence may be maintained through self-assessment and reflection as well as following various standards. The standards include knowledge, critical reasoning, interpersonal skills, performance skills and ethical reasoning. It is essential to have knowledge of the profession and demonstrate a mastery of the core of the practice and the roots of OT. An OT should be able to use their critical reasoning to make the best decision and judgments for their patients. OT should develop a good rapport with patients and maintain professional relationship while utilizing their therapeautic use of self. OT should demonstrate an expertise and proficiency in their role and carry out their responsibilities as well as follow all ethical guidelines. <br /> <br /> Standards for Continuing Competence. Am J Occup Ther 2015;69(Supplement_3):6913410055p1-6913410055p3. doi: 10.5014/ajot.2015.696S16.</div>

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