Running head: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN

Professional Development Plan

Jenna Babcock
Touro University

Professional Development Plan

One Year

1. Establish a workout routine that is

consistent throughout year.
Personal
2. Attend Church and small groups weekly.
Visit family in AZ more often.
1. Research Veteran-based opportunities in
AZ/CO areas and interview a
practitioner in that area.
Career

2. Continue to pursue Armys OT program

and criteria to be accepted for future
application.

In order to keep up with readings, print

off outlines night before and review
book.

Continue to develop professional

portfolio and look for courses to better
enhance OT skills.

Find an indoor soccer league and

organize a team to play.

Travel to AZ to see family.

Educational

Recreation / Leisure

Personal

Three Years
1. Purchase a home in AZ or CO.
2. Spend time with family in CO.

Career

1. Continue to work in either Pediatrics

or Adults (Veterans).
2. Work in many areas of OT to better
skills in all areas.

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Educational

1. Begin to apply for Armys OT

program through Baylor Univ.
2.

Recreation / Leisure

Attend professional development

classes offered through the OT
community.

1. Travel to see family in CO/AZ.

2. Participate in soccer leagues. Run
many more 5ks to keep in shape.
2.

Personal

Five Years
1. Establish a place to live according to
Army assignment(s).
2. Continue to see family in Southwest U.S.

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Career

1. Work with Veterans in a Department of

Defense facility and/or overseas.
2. Travel to different areas to treat
Veterans.

Educational

1. Attend and complete Armys OT

program (19 months).
2.

Continue to work as an OT for Army

and develop OT skills.

Recreation / Leisure
1. Enjoy travel time to variety of areas.
2. Continue to travel with family/friends.
2.

Personal

Ten Years
1. Married with kids.
2. Living in Northern CO.

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Career

1. Stationed at Ft. Carson CO as an Army

OT working with Veterans.
2. Continue to develop as an Army OT.

Educational

1. Develop necessary OT skills by attending

yearly courses through Army.
2. Seek opportunities to develop leadership
skills within OT field.

Recreation / Leisure

Se

1. Attend many childrens soccer games.

2. Travel with family.