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Capability Framework for Working with Older People (Aged Care)

Published: Wednesday 12 February 2025

Capability framework for Occupational Therapists Working with Older People (Aged Care)

The Capability Framework for Occupational Therapists Working with Older People (Aged Care) proposes a series of capabilities (knowledge, skills and attitudes) for occupational therapists practising across different aged care settings and support structures. The framework acknowledges that aged care is a complex and multifaceted area of clinical practice and is within the scope of all registered occupational therapists.

The framework aims to:

  • facilitate occupational therapists’ self-reflection and decision making regarding their practice
  • help clinicians identify areas they may need to build their knowledge or skills relevant to their service setting or area of practice
  • demonstrate the clinical practice expectations of occupational therapists at different career stages
  • support advocacy of the role and function of aged care occupational therapy to government, funding bodies, employers, managers and other key stakeholders

This framework does not intend to:

  • be prescriptive or restrictive
  • expect clinicians working in aged care to meet all capabilities listed - capabilities need to be applied to their specific setting/context
  • expect clinicians to operate at the same proficiency level across all capabilities

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Capability Framework for Working with Older People (Aged Care)

The Capability Framework for Occupational Therapists Working with Older People (Aged Care) proposes a series of capabilities (knowledge, skills and attitudes) for occupational therapists practising across different aged care settings and support structures. The framework acknowledges that aged care is a complex and multifaceted area of clinical practice and is within the scope of all registered occupational therapists.

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