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Knowledge Check #14

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 appropriate and current treatment during intervention. This can only be established when the Practitioner takes the time to update his/her self in related education courses.
Overall, I understand the importance of taking initiative to become the best practitioner you can be by developing a professional development plan so you can better serve your future clients and fellow health professionals.

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