Developing the Second Element: Competence Assessment
Decision to Use a Key Features Case-based Assessment
The Continuing Competence Committee recommended proceeding with a key features, case-based assessment which was approved by the college board at their September, 2009 meeting. This decision was not made lightly. The committee sought extensive consultations with other occupational therapy and other health professions regulatory organizations, as well as competence and education experts who provided evidence upon which to make this important decision. The development of this assessment will proceed over the next two years, with the first group of registrants required to complete the assessment in 2013.
Engaging Occupational Therapists
It is the committee and board’s intent to both inform registrants of the decision and engage them in the ongoing development of the program. The aim is to have an assessment that is based on best practices, and is responsible, fair, cost-effective, and assesses everyday practice in a variety of occupational therapy contexts.
Education Sessions
The first step was to hold a session at the October 2009 Annual General Meeting. Others are being held throughout BC. If you are interested in attending any of these sessions or would like to set up one in your area, please contact us at: 1 (866) 386-6822 or email the registrar at kcorbett@cotbc.org
AGM Session Recording and Materials
As promised at the AGM and Kelowna sessions, we have posted the recordings and other materials provided to participants.
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Please note these are a large files and may take some time to download on your computer. Make sure your system can accommodate a file of this size. The recording can be played using ITunes. PC users can also listen to it through Windows Media Player and Macintosh computers through QuickTime Player.
Continuing Competence Program Update • Fall 2009 (PDF)
Volunteer Sign-up Sheet (Word)
Starting in the Summer, 2010 we need volunteers to help us develop the assessment. Please consider volunteering your time by completing this form and returning it to the college.
Samples of the Assessment Questions
Please email the college at: info@cotbc.org. We will send you questions and a reflection sheet to complete to provide us with feedback on content.
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Frequently Asked Questions 
In 2010 the Continuing Competence Committee is developing a blueprint for the key features, case-based assessment (KCA) tool. Until this blueprint is completed, some of your questions may remain unanswered. In the meantime, we have provided you with answers to questions raised at the various presentations held across the province since November, 2009.
More Information
Please visit this page for regular updates on the development of the program.
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