School of Health Professions

Occupational Therapy Doctoral Program

Professional Behaviors Form

Professional behaviors are core features of any graduate program that seeks to educate practitioners in a health care discipline. In the Occupational Therapy Doctoral curriculum
with Rehabilitation and Movement Science, the following standards have been adopted as expectations for successful completion of the program. Standards for professional
behaviors and conduct address fundamental skills inherent in ethical and competent practice. In addition to these standards, students must abide by all applicable University
policies (e.g., Policy on Prohibited Discrimination, Harassment and Related Misconduct) and must comply with the American Occupational Therapy Association Code of Ethics.

Process for During mid-term of the first semester of the first year and the start of spring semester of the second year, each student will evaluate his/her status relative to the
standards on the Professional Behavior Plan, and work with the academic advisor to receive feedback, set goals and develop an action plan. Feedback will represent input from
faculty, instructors, fieldwork coordinator, and fieldwork supervisors. Based on this feedback, each student will revise goals/plans in conjunction with his/her advisor. More frequent
meetings may occur at the advisor’s or student’s request, or if deemed warranted because of other concerns that arise during the student’s time in the program. Each student will
also meet with their advisor in the final semester in the program and evaluate his/her growth relative to the goals set in the prior semesters.
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Self-evaluation
Evaluation by Instructor__
Name_________________________________________ Date________________
Instructors
Name______________________________

Fall Spring Summer

Rating Scale for Performance:

4: Meets standards to a high degree: Performance is consistent, skilled, and self-initiated
3: Meets standards: Performance is frequent and skilled
2: Needs improvement: Performance needs further development and/or requires assistance and direction
1: Unsatisfactory: Performance requires substantial development and or requires much assistance and direction
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS RATING COMMENTS/PLANS

Commitment to Learning/Excellence
Analyses, synthesizes,
Professional interprets information
Presentation:
Takes initiative to direct own learning/competence
Comes
Adheresprepared
to dress for class,
code and lab, and
wears clinic
neat, sessions
clean clothing appropriate to setting
Exercises good judgment and problem solving
Presents self in a manner that is accepted by peers, clients, and supervisors
Uses body
Personal posture and facial expressions that communicate interest or engaged
Responsibility
Isattention
dependable and reliable
Displays a positive attitude
Is easily accessible by peers,towards becoming
professors, a professional
and clinical supervisors
Honesty and Integrity:
Answers emails and phone messages in a professional manner and within a 24-hour
period (or within a response time indicated by professors/supervisors)
Adheres to the Code of Ethics
Follows through on commitments and assigned tasks
Adheres to the Honor Code
Maintains cleanliness and organization of classroom, lab, and clinic space
Takes responsibility for and corrects personal errors
Social Responsibility
Maintains privacy and confidentiality
Cooperates with others/instructs
Factually represents effectively
situations in an accurate manner
Considers the returns
Respects and needs of others materials
borrowed
Contributes "fair share" to group efforts
Time/Stress
Meets Management
interpersonal commitments
Informs instructor of lateness or absence prior to class
Supervisory Relationships
Acts proactively, plans ahead, proposes solutions
Receives feedback in a professional manner without becoming defensive
Demonstrates flexibility in response to changing demands
Uses feedback to alter behavior accordingly
Prioritizes tasks and commitments
Takes responsibility for personal behaviors
Assignments turned in on time
Seeks guidance when needed
Safety
Communication Competence
Anticipates unsafe situations and modifies behavior accordingly
Recognizes and
Demonstrates acts on
positive need for assistance
interpersonal skills such as flexibility, empathy,
confidence
Operates within the scope of personal skills
Communicates clearly and effectively/assertively
Communicates equally in group situations and neither monopolizes nor holds back from
discussion
Expresses disagreement in a tactful manner
Demonstrates respect for the rights of others to hold different values and beliefs
Contributes to class discussions
Refers to syllabi, policies, manuals and other documents before inquiring about
included material.
Makes timely and appropriate contact with fieldwork sites in advance of and during FW
and returns required documentation to FW Coordinator.
Informs key faculty (advisor, FW Coordinator) of issues affecting performance, as
possible.
General comments:

Date: ____ Student Signature: ___________________________