How the new Australian occupational therapy competency standards apply to you and your practice

Today the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (the Board) has published the new Australian occupational therapy competency standards (the competency standards) which take effect from 1 January 2019.
The new competency standards outline the professional behaviours all occupational therapists should demonstrate to practice safely and ethically. They apply to all occupational therapists whether you are working in research, education, management or a role that may not involve direct care.
For more information about the new competency standards, including resources that can be used within practice settings please visit occupationaltherapyboard.gov.au/competencies.