1. The qualifying learner demonstrates:

That he/she is able to analyse information from history, physical, psychological, Occupational performance examination, and diagnostic tests to arrive at a management programme.
The ability to select, apply, evaluate and/or develop the most appropriate specialised approach to the solution of problems.
The application of diverse knowledge to development of appropriate solutions of problems recognising wide-ranging factors including financial, environmental, health and technological aspects.
Appropriate decision making regarding management and treatment or referral based on the above and on current evidence enterprise in problem solving.

2. The qualifying learner demonstrates:

Both knowledge and application of that knowledge in a specialised field.
Competence as a specialist practitioner in the field of Occupational Therapy which includes:
> Demonstration of leadership in advanced problem-solving.
> The ability to work with others in a team.
> Showing initiative and ability to work independently with professional responsibility in a specialised field being critically aware of one’s own limitations.
> Appropriate referral to another practitioner.
> Effective communication in any appropriate medium.
> Effective and critical use of specialist techniques of Occupational Therapy.

3. The qualifying learner:

Shows respect for clients and colleagues without prejudice, with an understanding and appreciation of their diversities of background and opportunity, language and culture.
Where applicable, refers clients to practitioners who are more appropriately qualified than he or she is to treat certain conditions.
Demonstrates an awareness, through actions or in writing, of the moral, legal and ethical responsibilities involved in individual client intervention and the provision of service to communities.
Considers both the impact of health care on the environment as well as the impact of the environment on health.
Strives to improve client care, to reduce inequalities in health care delivery, to optimise the use of health care resources in our society and uses his or her professional capabilities to contribute to the community as well as to individual client welfare by the practise of specialist techniques and methods particular to occupational therapy.
Incorporates the ethical and legal issues of the profession into the practice of occupational therapy.

4. The qualifying learner:

Uses appropriate strategies for learning that will prepare him or her for continued professional development throughout life, both as a specialist occupational therapist and as a responsible citizen.
Acknowledges responsibility for continuing professional development (CPD) in order to keep up to date with new developments and to maintain accreditation and meet statutory CPD requirements.
Identifies personal limitations and develops the capacity of self audit and participates in the peer review process, showing a willingness to seek help when necessary.

5.

5.1 In the context of the individual client, the qualifying learner will show the ability to integrate basic science and clinical skills with an understanding of the consultative process and will demonstrate the ability to:

Obtain an appropriate history and understanding of the client’s reason for seeking the service.
Perform a complete Occupational Therapy examination.
Interpret the findings to reach an assessment of the client’s problems and formulate with the client plans for management, including opportunistic health promotion.
Maintain a therapeutic relationship with the patient.
Appropriately and effectively record and report all the above.

5.2 In the context of family and population health, the qualifying learner will:

Collect and record health-relevant information in a systematic and reliable way, using this information to identify occupational performance problems and apply it to manage these problems.
Analyse the burden of disease and disability within the family, the community and the environment, socio-economic, political, ecological and behavioural determinants of disease and disability.
Apply the principles of disease and disability prevention and health promotion within the context of promoting a healthy environment.
Play a role in the organisation, management and provision of health care both in the community and in acute and chronic health care settings, taking into consideration the economical and practical constraints within which it is delivered, and the audit process to monitor its delivery.

6. The qualifying learner will:

Recognise the nature and scope of the various professional health disciplines.
Work effectively with others in the health-care team, understanding the need to have managerial, communicative, research and educational skills for this purpose.
Demonstrate respect for the essential roles which other health workers play in health care and show a willingness to work effectively within a team.

7. The qualifying learner will demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with the client, the family, the health-care team and the community at large using appropriate structure and style.

Integrated Assessment:

Integrated assessment is performed on a continuous basis and comprises formative assessment, which incorporates seminar presentations and papers, coursework assignments and tasks designed to integrate practical, theoretical and reflective competence. Summative assessment may be conducted by means of oral and written examinations, and examination equivalent assignments, also designed to integrate practical, theoretical and reflexive competence.