This self-assessment tool is designed to help internationally-educated occupational therapists understand the Canadian occupational therapy profession. It describes what occupational therapists in Canada are expected to know and do. It outlines the competencies, or knowledge and skills, that occupational therapists must have to be ready to practice in a Canadian province or territory.
The tool contains seven parts:
- Part 1 describes the responsibilities and daily experiences of working as an occupational therapist in Canada.
- Part 2 allows you to recognize your current abilities and identify areas where you may need improvement.
- Part 3 provides information to you on the registration process.
- Part 4 describes what it is like to live and work in Canada.
- Part 5 provides three case scenarios where you can apply what you have learned.
- Part 6 provides testimonials of "A Day in the Life of an Occupational Therapist."
- Part 7 provides a questionnaire for you to self-assess your knowledge and skills in relation to Canadian occupational therapy competency requirements.
This self-assessment tool is meant to be a guide for your personal use. You may find areas where you feel confident in your practice. You may also find gaps where you need additional knowledge and skills. This tool will not be used to assess your professional competency, formally. Your answers to questions will not be recorded or evaluated by anyone other than you.
After you have completed the self-assessment tool, you may wish to learn more about the Canadian Occupational Therapy practice. Many excellent OT textbooks are available to help you develop a better understanding of the practice of an occupational therapist in Canada. Please visit the following websites for a list of possible textbooks:
- Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists: http://www.caot.ca/default.asp?pageid=1389
- Slack Incorporated: http://www.slackbooks.com/
Beginning the Self Assessment
You must create a user account to complete the self assessment questionnaires. Your responses and any feedback you receive will be stored for your reference if you decide to return to the site at a later date. Your username and password will be unique, so you will be the only person able to access your information.
Please use the appropriate fields below to create a new account or return to an existing one.
*Note: Your username and password will be case sensitive. Be sure to record or remember your username and password for future access to your account. If you lose or forget your access codes, you will need to create a new account and begin again.
