Evolving competence in the practitioner role.
This article discusses competence from the viewpoint of the practitioner role. Concepts from two documents published by the American Occupational Therapy Association--Occupational Therapy Roles and Developing, Maintaining, and Updating Competency in Occupational Therapy: A Guide to Self-Appraisal--are integrated within the discussion. Discussed in this article are factors that affect competence, the interrelationship of competence and practice, and personal responsibility for competence; ways in which competence may be challenged during the practitioner's career; common misconceptions about competence; and attitudes and actions in which the competent practitioner engages. Competence is described as a complex and evolving set of abilities that develops throughout the practitioner's career.
Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City 66160-7602, USA.
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D002983:Clinical Competence / Q000592:standards*; D004496:Education, Continuing; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D007587:Job Description; D009788:Occupational Therapy / Q000193:education / Q000458:organization & administration*; D017009:Professional Autonomy