OTs – Ready to Up Your Game? Demonstrate Value Through Competency

OT, OTA – this podcast may help you meet your continuing education requirements. Access Relias Academy to review course certificate information.  

You have the knowledge and skills, but are you applying them in different ways based on the situation in front of you? Do you know your strengths and weaknesses? Do you perceive changes in the healthcare system as opportunities or threats? In this episode, we talk with Clarice Grote, OTR/L and health policy consultant, about how to evaluate your competency to up your game.

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(01:52) Key Takeaways from Today’s Discussion
(03:15) What Is Competency?
(07:57) Why Is Competency Important?
(10:43) Providing the Right Care at the Right Time
(14:09) Identifying Gaps in Knowledge
(22:33) SWOT Analysis
(29:00) Prioritizing Next Steps for Growth
(32:40) Importance of Mentorship
(42:34) The Importance of Understanding Reimbursement
(44:34) Staying Up to Date with Research and Best Practice
(49:17) Resources to Identify Broader Priorities
(53:35) Communicating Value
(01:00:36) Upping Your Game: A Real Life Example
(01:03:43) Final Thoughts 

The content for this course was created by Clarice Grote, MS, OTR/L.

The content for this course was created by Wendy Phillips, PT, BSPT.

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Access your Relias Library offered by your employer to see course certificate information and exam;  
or  
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Resources 

AOTA:

• Certificates and Credentials: https://www.aota.org/career/continuing-education/micro-credentials-and-professional-certificates/certificates-and-credentials
• Occupational Profile: https://aota.org/profile
• Value-Based Care Resources: https://aota.org/value
• Evaluation Checklists Including Quality Measures: https://www.aota.org/practice/domain-and-process/evaluation-and-assessment
• Choosing Wisely^®: https://www.aota.org/practice/practice-essentials/evidencebased-practiceknowledge-translation/aotas-top-10-choosing-wisely-recommendations

Care Compare: https://medicare.gov/care-compare

NBCOT Navigator: https://nbcot.org/navigator