Before we can say what OT Expertise is we have to define "expertise"...
on the web... A capability of a person to perform an operation in a limited domain with exceptional results when compared to others capable of performing the same operation Special skill in or knowledge about a particular topic or activity. Specialized domain knowledge, skills, tricks, shortcuts and rules-of- thumb that provide an ability to rapidly and effectively solve problems within a particular domain. Knowledge and skills gained from both/either training and/or experience, ie, practice wisdom So having defined "expertise" it becomes easier to define OT Expertise---But inclusive of all that is above, it is also about the background of experience to have a "sixth sense" about what you are observing (in the client both passive and interactive) so that your therapeutic actions meld into a response that is knowledge and experience based, intuitive and creative. Being able to keep passionate about not what you know but what you have yet to learn and to emerese yourself in that process for the benefit of colleagues and clients. Susan N. Schriber Orloff, OTR/L CEO/Exec. Director Children's Special Services, LLC Atlanta, GA On Sep 1, 2008, at 7:33 PM, Ron Carson wrote: > Anyone??? > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Ron Carson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Saturday, August 30, 2008 > To: OTlist <[email protected]> > Subj: [OTlist] Expertise > > RC> What do you think is OT's expertise? > > RC> Ron > RC> -- > RC> Ron Carson MHS, OT > > > > > > -- > Options? > www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com > > Archive? > www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] -- Options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]
