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The Quality Assurance Program Overview
The assumption is that Occupational therapists are competent practitioners who continually upgrade their knowledge and skills to meet the demands of changing practice environments and client needs. The public expects occupational therapists to demonstrate that they are competent. The College’s Quality Assurance (QA) Program is aimed at promoting reflective practice and providing tools and resources for therapists to continue to enhance their knowledge and skills. It is also designed to ensure that occupational therapists can and do demonstrate their continued competence.
The design of the Quality Assurance (QA) Program is based on two main considerations:
- The QA Program should contribute to ensuring and demonstrating that therapists are consciously competent and provide safe, ethical, effective service to their clients.
- The QA Program should be appropriate and useful for occupational therapists who are:
- Motivated adult learners. The program is designed on principles of adult learning.
- Self-directed learners. The program consists of a variety of tools, some of which can be completed in an individualized manner.
- Reflective about their own practice. Throughout the program there are opportunities to assess one’s own individual practice and receive feedback.
The QA Program has been designed to reflect, ensure and demonstrate that occupational therapists are consciously competent practitioners.
Consciously competent practitioners know – it’s all in how you practice!
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