AOTA Professional Development Tool (PDT)

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN WORKSHEET (4)

Competencies
Using the self-assessment process, identify specific competencies to guide your
professional growth. Refer to the areas in the Standards for Continuing Competence as
a framework. Only write competencies for the Standards that apply.

What knowledge do I need?

I need to know more about assessments and about facility documentation.

How will I apply critical reasoning in my practice?

I need to work on analyzing occupations and problem solving skills.

What interpersonal abilities do I need?

I need to continue to communicate with family members and make sure we are
all on the same page and help to explain to them why we are doing what we are.

Will I need to develop particular performance skills?

I could improve my therapeutic use of self and being consistent in my methods
of treatment.

What ethical reasoning is needed?

I need to continue to work at making sure all clients are treated equally.

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