Profile of Practice

Question 1

What are the seven roles of OT’s in Canada?

Answer 1

1. Expert in enabling occupation
2. Communicator
3. Collaborator
4. Practice Manager
5. Change Agent
6. Scholarly Practitioner
7. Professional

Question 2

Define the role of expert in enabling occupation

Answer 2

Using evidence-based processes that focus on client’s occupations as a median for action and outcome. It is the central role of OTs and it draws on the competencies of the other six roles.

Question 3

Define the role of communicator

Answer 3

Enabling communication and effective dynamic interactions with clients, team members, and others about occupation, occupational engagement, and OT services.

Question 4

Define the role of collaborator

Answer 4

Working effectively with key stakeholders to enable occupation by using and promoting shared decision-making

Question 5

Define the role of practice manager

Answer 5

Managing time, prioritizing, and supporting the management of effective and efficient practice

Question 6

Define the role of change agent

Answer 6

Using your expertise and influence responsibly to advance occupation, occupational performance, and occupational engagement

Question 7

Define the role of scholarly practitioner

Answer 7

Incorporating critique, reflection, and quality improvement in your everyday practice and through lifelong learning.

Question 8

Define the role of professional

Answer 8

Being committed to ethical practice and high personal standards of behaviour in enabling occupation.

Question 9

The OT practice context exists in the interaction of which three dimensions?

Answer 9

The client population, the OT, and the practice environment.

Question 10

Six key competencies for a competent OT under the role of expert in enabling occupation

Answer 10

1. client-centred expert in occupation, occupational performance & engagement
2. recognize limits of personal expertise
3. perform a complete & appropriate assessment of occupational engagement
4. apply core expertise & professional reasoning
5. synthesize assessments to develop a targeted action plan
6. demonstrate skilled and selective us of occupation and interventions to enable occupation

Question 11

Three key competencies for a competent OT under the role of Communicator

Answer 11

1. engage in effective dialogue
2. convey effective written and electronic documentation
3. support diversity in communication

Question 12

Two key competencies for a competent OT under the role of Collaborator

Answer 12

1. Work effectively in inter-professional and intra-professional teams
2. Effectively work with a team to manage and resolve conflict

Question 13

Four key competencies for a competent OT under the role of Practice Manager

Answer 13

1. Manage day to day professional practice & career
2. Participate in activities that contribute to the effectiveness of the organizations & systems
3. Supervise support personnel in OT
4. Support fieldwork education

Question 14

Three key competencies for a competent OT under the role of Change Agent

Answer 14

1. Advocate for the occupational potential, performance, and engagement of clients
2. Advocate for occupational needs related to the determinants of health, well-being, and equity for clients
3. Communicate the role and benefits of OT

Question 15

Three key competency for a competent OT under the role of Scholarly Practitioner

Answer 15

1. Maintain & enhance personal competence through ongoing learning
2. Critically evaluate information to support client, service, and practice decisions
3. Facilitate the learning of clients, the team, and others

Question 16

Four key competencies for a competent OT under the role of Professional

Answer 16

1. Demonstrate ethical practice
2. Demonstrate commitment to competent practice
3. Display awareness of diversity and the power issues involved in a professional relationship
4. Contribute to the OT profession