INDEPENDENT LEARNING Table of Contents Criterion 1–Knowledge: Lifespan & Conditions Demonstrates acquisition of current knowledge of the effects of the interaction between lifespan issues and relevant conditions that impact occupational performance related to gerontology. Guidelines Minimum of 10 contact required. Multiple activities may be used to meet the hour requirement for the criterion. Learning must have occurred in the past 5 years. Please identify the type of independent learning activity in which you participated: Independent reading from AOTA-Approved Independent Learning List in gerontology. Independent reading of recent peer-reviewed, professional articles, or chapters in textbook not associated with a formal learning course. Independent review of professional electronic resources (e.g., NIH, CDC, CanChild). (reading & discussion time). Must be AOTA member to access the kit. AOTA Critically Appraised Paper (CAP, includes submission to the ). Why did you choose this activity? Clinical reference for specific population, program, or individual Invited peer review of scholarly work or publication (print or online) Preparation for poster or presentation Preparation for academic lecture Literature review for research project Preparation for serving as a mentor Other, please specify: __________________________________________________________ Bibliography of select item(s) used for independent learning. List in APA format. Date(s) of independent learning Time spent engaged in independent learning. For reading, estimate 8–12 published pages/hour. Not required for AOTA-identified independent learning list of resources. For journal club, discussion time counts toward 10-hour requirement.
FORMAL SPECIALIZED CONSULTATION FOR INTERVENTION Table of Contents Criterion 7–Intervention: Design & Implementation Designs and implements gerontology interventions that are client-centered, contextually relevant, and evidence-based to facilitate optimal occupational engagement. Guidelines This should not be confused with consultation that is part of the ongoing services provided in your routine job duties but is a request to address a particular issue at a particular site, either external or internal. Consultation may include (but is not limited to) developing or evaluating a program or service, developing a strategy for long-term planning, establishing outcomes measures, incorporating national guidelines into internal policies and procedures, assessing and addressing staff educational needs, assessing and addressing resource needs, and validating program/service delivery with current evidence. Applicant must have had a minimum of 10 hours working with the site. Entity for Which Consultation Was Completed Date(s) of Consultation No. of Hours Completed During Consultation Objectives for consultation. Objectives must have been met by time of application. Please list no more than 3. Summarize the consultation results. (average word guideline–200)
FORMAL SPECIALIZED CONSULTATION FOR INTERVENTION Table of Contents Criterion 8–Intervention: Wellness & Prevention Provides gerontology intervention that incorporates wellness and prevention for clients (persons, organizations, populations) to optimize present and future occupational engagement. Guidelines This should not be confused with consultation that is part of the ongoing services provided in your routine job duties but is a request to address a particular issue at a particular site, either external or internal. Consultation may include (but is not limited to) developing or evaluating a program or service, developing a strategy for long-term planning, establishing outcomes measures, incorporating national guidelines into internal policies and procedures, assessing and addressing staff educational needs, assessing and addressing resource needs, and validating program/service delivery with current evidence. Applicant must have had a minimum of 10 hours working with the site. Entity for Which Consultation Was Completed Date(s) of Consultation No. of Hours Completed During Consultation Objectives for consultation. Objectives must have been met by time of application. Please list no more than 3. Summarize the consultation results. (average word guideline–200)
Purpose and rationale of the research. (average word guideline–250) Describe how this research demonstrates your ability to “provide gerontology intervention that incorporates wellness and prevention for clients (persons, organizations, populations) to optimize present and future occupational engagement.” (average word guideline–400)
PROGRAM/SERVICE EVALUATION Table of Contents Criterion 9–Outcomes Evaluates effectiveness of services delivered, either for caseload or programs, in order to validate service delivery and make changes as appropriate to maximize outcomes related to gerontology. Guidelines Refers to an activity implemented in a program, department, facility, or organization. Should not include any form of standard client documentation (e.g., evaluation summary, discharge plan) or identification of client name(s) or facility information. Type of Program/Service Evaluated Date(s) of Evaluation Describe the caseload or program being evaluated. The context should be adequately communicated so that relevance and merit to the criterion is easily determined. (average word guideline–300) Identify methods or tools used for the program/service evaluation. (average word guideline–200)