Shellie, You might consider using AOTA's professional development tool. The PDT "facilitates the process of assessing individual learning needs and interests, creating a professional development plan, and documenting professional development activities."
http://www.aota.org/nonmembers/area15/index.asp#PDT Primary Aim and Goals for the PDT The primary aim of the PDT is to support excellence within the profession. The primary goals of the PDT are as follows: To assess learning needs and organize professional growth activities toward self-identified professional or career outcomes To identify and pursue professional development opportunities that will improve practice and career opportunities To promote quality in the profession and contribute to the growth of the profession To fulfill one's responsibility for continuing competence The secondary goals of the PDT are as follows: To successfully make job transitions or attain new roles in an existing position. To change or develop specialty areas. To plan reentry into the profession. To reflect on practice and identify changes in the environment, intervention systems, clientele, policies, strategies, and technology. To identify and document skills transferable to multiple settings or to emerging practice areas. To appreciate that learning can be achieved through multiple pathways. To meet the requirements of state regulatory agencies or certification boards. To document achievements and professional development activities for performance review by employer. To develop a system of tracking and maintain a permanent record of learning and achievement. The steps of the AOTA Professional Development Tool (PDT) are to assess your professional development needs and interests, to develop a professional development plan, and to document professional development in a Portfolio. >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 3/15/2005 9:13:13 AM >>> Hi, I am new to the list and am glad to be here. I have been out of the field for almost 8 years and am going to be re-entering soon (hopefully this month). I have alot of anxiety over this. Things have changed. I don't quite feel sure of myself. Anyway, I am going to be working in the home health field. Any suggestions as to what I can read up on? I have already taken an online continuing education course on documentation. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Shellie -- Unsubscribe? [EMAIL PROTECTED] Change options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] Help? [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Unsubscribe? [EMAIL PROTECTED] Change options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] Help? [EMAIL PROTECTED]
