Supervision Program
Supervision Program
The next step in your ot careerSupervision 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
Tailored from feedbackDeveloped 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.

Pricing
Supervision program is available to members and non-members of OTA.
Includes
- 12 week online program
- Practice-integrated activity workbook
- Support of experienced OT Moderator
- Pathway to OTA Endorsement Program for OTA members
*Current financial members
Includes
- 12 week online program
- Practice-integrated activity workbook
- Support of experienced OT Moderator
- Pathway to OTA Endorsement Program for OTA members
Pre-registration will be available from 8 June 2022. Click here to check your eligibility to participate in the program

Program Outline
The OTA Supervision Program consists of 6 modules, each with a set of learning objectives. Each module should take approximately 3 hours to complete, with an additional 2 hours of work per module required for workplace learning and assessment activities.
The program is delivered through a self-led, practical eLearning platform running over 3 months (or 12 weeks). The program must be completed within this timeframe to receive a certificate of completion.
Each module has a set of specific learning objectives designed to deliver the program objectives. Together, the 3 learning domains covered, offer rich and varied learning opportunities to deepen your level of capacity far beyond what can be achieved from simply learning facts.

Think

Respond and attend to how you feel

Try things out in practice

Eligibility
Entering the programA 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:
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.



Employer Benefits
Good supervision leads to good resultsThe foundational content of the OTA Supervision Program is the Occupational Therapy Australia’s Professional Supervision Framework (2019). The evidence-based program promotes best practice clinical supervision through clearly defined discovery, engagement, and reflective self-assessment components. Good supervision affects organisational results and the overall work environment. A strong supervisory team that contributes to a positive work environment and enables employees to be and feel successful, can provide your organisation with a competitive advantage in attracting and retaining talented employees.
Organisations whose staff participate in this flexible learning approach will reap the benefits of improved service delivery, an advantage in recruitment and retention, as well as increased workforce well-being.
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