PDT: Professional Development Tool
Learning Goal Strategies
Related Standard What are the best ways to achieve this
goal?
Knowledge: I will use In order to achieve this goal, I
interventions supported will begin studying the
by evidence-based common populations I will
practice. treat prior to entering that
setting.
Critical Reasoning: I will In order to achieve this goal, I
apply evidence, will research common
research findings and impairments and the best
outcome data in making interventions and then apply
clinical decisions. them.
Interpersonal Abilities: I The best way of meeting this
will develop and sustain goal is to step out of my
team relationships to comfort space. I am naturally
meet outcomes. an introvert and it takes me
sometimes to warm up. I feel
that I can gain trust and
establish confidence from my
peers by asking questions and
seeking their advice. I would
then implement their advice.
Trust helps grow relationships.
Performance Skills: I will It is important to ask for help
ensure I used evidence and not engage in therapy
based practices to practices if I feel there are
ensure client safety and safety concerns or potential
Resources
What do I need to help me achieve this?
I will set aside 1 hour a week
during the evening to research
articles with current clients’
needs in mind. I will use the
AOTA website and the Eccles
Library. I also will ask for
insight from the medical team
I will be working with.
I will use the AOTA website
and the Eccles Library. I also
will ask for insight from the
medical team I will be working
with.
I can use online resources or
books which discuss
relationship building. There
are also some talks on
YouTube which can be
beneficial.
I need to deep dive into the
research often. I also need to
ask the OT’s for advice when
possible.
Success Indicators
How will I know I achieved it?
This will be a lifelong process
whereas new research is
made available. I will know
that I am implementing the
information effectively as I
notice progress in my clients
performance.
This will be a lifelong process
whereas new research is
made available. I will know
that I am implementing the
information effectively as I
notice progress in my clients
performance.
I will know this is achieved if
the associates I work with
speak freely with me.
I know this is achieved when
clients have positive outcomes
and safety has not been
compromised.
Target Date
When do I plan to achieve it?
I would like to see
satisfactory results of my
efforts by week 1 of
fieldwork.
I would like to see
satisfactory results of my
efforts by week 1 of
fieldwork.
I want to have this
relationship established
within 2 weeks of field work.
This needs to happen day 1
within the field.
avoid practice error to issues which may arise.
maximize client Sticking with evidence practice
outcomes. can help ensure safety. It is
important to stay current with
up to date practice techniques
and technologies.
Ethical Reasoning: I will I need to spend time thinking The AOTA website is a great I know I will have achieved I need to revisit the AOTA
make and defend about potential problems resource for ethics. this goal as long as I feel good website to brush up on
decisions based on which may arise and role play at the end of the day and do some potential ethical
ethical reasoning. in my head the best way to not have a guilty conscience. dilemmas. This needs to be
approach a situation in an put into practice day one of
ethical way. fieldwork.