Supervision Program

Supervision is a mechanism for public and professional safety. 

The OTA Supervision Program (“Program”) has been developed in direct response to feedback around accreditation of professional OT supervisors in Australia.  This online CPD resource recognises the importance of supervision, providing a stepping-stone towards OTA endorsement.  

The Program will improve your capacity and quality of professional supervision through a set of competencies that are reflective of contemporary approaches. Each module guides you to achieve multiple interactive activities to make you THINK, REFLECT and ACT, encouraging the immediate integration of your learning into your work. 

An exciting benefit is the support of an experienced OT professional (or Moderator) to guide participants and respond to questions that arise in completing the Program. 

Upon completion, you will be recognised with certification specifically developed for Australian health settings and delivered through best practice recommendations. Current financial members will also be eligible to progress to the OTA Endorsement Program.

OT Learning & Development

Developed in direct response from member feedback, the OTA Supervision Program falls under the greater Learning and Development banner to address the lack of support in career progression and sustainability of the industry. A compliment of offerings will be developed, tailored towards the progression of an OT professional, moving through stages in their career. The Career Roadmap will include a paid OTA Endorsement Program*.

*Only available to current financial members. 

Eligibility

A number of entry determinants are recommended to complete this Program. 

• Be a current financial member of OTA to access the member cost
• Be registered as an Occupational Therapist with a minimum of at least 4 years professional experience. 
• Be actively supervising a minimum of 2 occupational therapists or assistants and plan to deliver supervision sessions within the time period of the Program. 
• Have access to both a peer and supervisor/mentor occupational therapist, to review and provide feedback on work completed as part of this Program. Mentor must have at least 5 years' experience to provide professional supervision for the duration of the program. 
• Have good working knowledge of the OTA Professional Supervision Framework (2019) and feel confident navigating key professional resources. including but not limited to:
  • Australian Occupational Therapy Professional Code of Conduct (2020)
  • Australian Occupational Therapy Competency Standards (2018)
  • National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (2017)

With the completion of the OTA Supervision Program you will receive a certificate of completion, a transferable credential across settings and regions. Health organisations and employers will easily recognise your established knowledge, skill and endorsement by your member Association, for the delivery of professional supervision.