Professional Communication and Behaviors

the most common characteristics of students who fail fieldwork are

5 most frequently observed professional behaviors attributes in entry-level students

Top 7 most important professional behavior attributes

- able to critique own performance and limitations
- tolerates inconsistencies between classroom and experimental components
- demonstrates basic proficiency with OT intervention
- promotes OT
- articulates value of OT
- understands role of OT in various practice settings
- seeks out learning opportunities

- consistently uses professional language appropriate for practice settings
- demostrates open and constructive communication
- uses assertiveness as appropriate
- demonstrats basic proficiency in documentation of clinical encounters
- creates effective professional presentations
- utilizes effecctive verbal and nonverbal communication based on audience
- clinical documentation is clear and accurate
-demonstrates abilitity to create effective patient education materials
- demonstrates ability to effectively disseminate scholarly information using APA format

- applies cultural responsiveness and competence in Level I fieldwork settings
- demonstrates inclusivity within classroom and Level I fieldwork settings
- considers cultural components when planning and conducting evaluations and interventions within classroom and Level I fieldwork activities

- modifies behavior based upon constructive feedback
- integrates feedback provided from a variety of sources to improve skills, knowledge, and abilities
- provides constructive feedback with sensitivity and objectivity
- demonstrates appropriate repsonse to supervision during Level I fieldwork
- demonstrates ability to develop therapeutic rapport with a diverse clientele
- leads small groups effectively
- prioritizes multiple commitments
- responds calmly and effectively to urgent situations
- applies conflict management strategies when dealing with challenging interactions

- demonstrates established priorities and organization
- demonstrates advanced preparation
- takes intitiative to participate and complete extra commitments and responsibilities
- collaborates with faculty and peers to maximize learning experiences

- applies and adheres to the AOTA Code of Ethics
- Adheres to federal, state, and facility regulations on Level I fieldwork rotations
- Demonstrates ethical standards in clinical reasoning
- demonstrates understanding of procedures to report unethical behavior
- demonstrates trustworthiness in all settings
- maintains high standards of personal integrity

- demonstrates complex thinking and analytic reasoning
- demonstrates ability to produce an appropriate plan of care through gathering and analyzing information
- demonstrates ability to adapt in practice situations with guidance
- demonstrates appropriate clinical reasoning during Level I fieldwork
- demonstrates the ability to reflect in action and learn during experiences
- articulates and demonstrates evidence based practice
- embraces and understands grey areas of clincal reasoning