The document outlines the 10 core competencies expected of occupational therapy graduates from the University of Santa Tomas Philiphines. These competencies include synthesizing knowledge across various sciences to practice occupational therapy, utilizing occupational therapy concepts and foundations in assessment and intervention across the lifespan, working collaboratively as part of an inter-professional team, and engaging in lifelong learning.
The document outlines the 10 core competencies expected of occupational therapy graduates from the University of Santa Tomas Philiphines. These competencies include synthesizing knowledge across various sciences to practice occupational therapy, utilizing occupational therapy concepts and foundations in assessment and intervention across the lifespan, working collaboratively as part of an inter-professional team, and engaging in lifelong learning.
The document outlines the 10 core competencies expected of occupational therapy graduates from the University of Santa Tomas Philiphines. These competencies include synthesizing knowledge across various sciences to practice occupational therapy, utilizing occupational therapy concepts and foundations in assessment and intervention across the lifespan, working collaboratively as part of an inter-professional team, and engaging in lifelong learning.
1. Synthesize and utilize knowledge of health, social, psychosocial, physical,
natural, environmental, and occupational sciences in the practice of occupational therapy 2. Utilize occupational therapy foundations and concepts in assessment/evaluation and intervention in various occupational practice settings and across lifespan, within a broad continuum of care 3. Work collaboratively and effectively with clients and/or in a team in inter- professional practice settings 4. Demonstrate proficiency in oral and written communication skills, for inter- professional education and for educating an individual client or population 5. Promote community health and well-being in the practice of the profession and community mobilization as Thomasian agents of change 6. Demonstrate beginning research-related skills to perform various roles and to facilitate the use of best OT practices for quality outcomes 7. Demonstrate beginning Thomasian management, leadership, and innovation skills to perform roles in various occupational therapy practice settings 8. Demonstrate social and professional responsibility and accountability, as well as high standards of OT ethical and moral practice and behaviors as members of God’s Creation, in all settings and situations 9. Engage actively in the advocacies of the OT profession and its stakeholders, to respond to the occupational needs of society 10. Recognize the need for, and engage in, lifelong learning activities, for personal and/or continuing professional development