Liz Burton MOT/S

The AOTA’s Model of Continuing Competency is an essential part of growing as an OT Practitioner and current student. The document encourages Practitioners to engage in professional development, mentor ship and continuing education. Not only do these activities benefit the OT, but can also play a major role in current students education and learning experience. Key words such as Contact Hours and Continuing Education Units can help the practitioner measure how many learning activities and continuing education activities they are engaging in over time. It is necessary to keep up with these hours in order to meet requirements established by organizations such as AOTA.   I do believe in the importance of continuing education and professional development for all professions. However, what makes health care specifically stand out, and in OT specifically, is the fact that we are centered around becoming Evidence Based Practitioners. It is vital for patients to be given the most appropri...

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One main word lingers and repeats in my head as we learn about blissful ordinariness.  Value.  Everyone has their own roles, routines, and rituals they perform in their day to day lives. It is only when something such as illness, trauma, or setbacks occur do we see how these day to day activities shape our every being and ultimately bring value to our lives. As Occupational Therapy students, we have been taught the importance of the holistic approach and how we must use this when interacting with our future clients. What may seem ordinary to everyone, including ourselves, may be a huge goal and area of excitement for someone else. Therefore, activities such as using the bathroom, cooking a meal, using adaptive equipment, and living an independent lifestyle are areas we have to put so much value in. Looking at the individual for who they are, what they want to become, and where they can go are priority. In order to fully understand the value of these goals, we must h...