DOMAIN, TASK, AND KNOWLEDGE STATEMENTS for the Occupational Therapist Registered OTR®
Entry-level OTR Self-assessment Tool
Throughout this document the use of the term client is intended to include individuals and groups such as patients, consumers, workers, students, children, and others who receive occupational therapy services.
The Occupational Therapist Registered OTR® is a professional who works with clients whose occupational performance is impaired or at risk of impairment to facilitate engagement in meaningful occupations across the lifespan. The OTR gathers information, interprets assessment results, and formulates conclusions regarding factors that influence a client’s participation an occupation. The OTR prioritizes client needs to develop and manage an occupation-based intervention plan guided by evidence and best practice standards. The OTR manages evidence-based services and engages in professional development activities in order to provide quality care, ensure accountability, and protect consumers of occupational therapy.
0 = No knowledge or skills - Unfamiliar with concept or practice of the skill
1 = General knowledge through observation and academic learning - Familiar
with general knowledge related to the skill through academic learning and observation
but did not have an opportunity to apply this during fieldwork
2 = General clinical skills under supervision - Familiar with general clinical
application of the skill and occasionally applied this under direct supervision
during Level II fieldwork
3 = Entry-level competence – Implemented the skill across routine situations
within guidelines of Level II fieldwork practice setting
As you proceed through the self-assessment tool, you can view the rating scale presented above by clicking on the question mark icon located on the right hand side of each page.