You spoke . We listened .
QA Program Evaluation Results
Since February 2016 , we have been engaged in a full QA program evaluation . Our goal is to ensure that we are accurately identifying OTs who could benefit from additional support in meeting the essential competencies of practice .
Thank you to the 469 OTs who provided feedback on the proposed changes to the Self-Assessment ( SA ) Tool and the PD Plan .
• 87 % indicated the revised SA Tool was equal to or better than the existing tool
• 82 % preferred option 2 of the PD Plan ( assumes OTs can create SMART goals independently , focused on application of learning to practise )
• 89 % indicated the revised PD Plan was equal to or better than the existing PD plan
Q : What ’ s changing as a result of the feedback ?
• New format for the Professional Development Plan
• New format for the Self-Assessment Tool
• New way to access and complete tools ( due to changes to the Portal system )
• Revised tools launching April 1 , 2017
Q : What about the Competency Review and Evaluation ?
• Random selection for the program evaluation is complete
• Expect results from the program evaluation in spring 2017
• No new selections until the new program is introduced
• New program launch in 2017 / 2018
Don ’ t worry , we ’ ll continue to email reminders of deadlines !
Questions ? Contact info @ coto . org or practice @ coto . org .
College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario ON THE RECORD 2016
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