State why the mentor was selected to help you meet the goals identified above relative to the criterion. (average word guideline–50) Briefly describe how the knowledge acquired from this mentoring activity influenced your practice specific to your ability to “demonstrate acquisition of current knowledge of the effects of the interaction between lifespan issues and relevant conditions that impact occupational performance related to pediatrics.” (average word guideline–200) PUBLICATION – REVIEWED BY EXPERT(S) Back to Criteria 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 pediatrics. Guidelines Examples of publication reviewed by experts include journals such as AJOT or OTJR. May include a chapter in an occupational therapy or related professional textbook, if chapter has gone through peer review (a process in which subject matter experts, using a formal system and defined guidelines, provide content guidance to an author and recommend publication, revision, or rejection of a work). Submit APA reference for the publication. For in-press publication, also include a verification letter or e-mail identifying applicant and anticipated date of publication.
FORMAL SPECIALIZED CONSULTATION FOR EVALUATION Criterion 5—Evaluation: Uses Relevant Evidence Uses relevant pediatrics evidence to ensure that an occupational profile with the client (person, organization, population) is established and facilitates the assessment of the client’s occupational performance through a variety of measures, including standardized assessments, as appropriate. Guidelines This should not be confused with consultation that is part of the ongoing services provided in your routine job duties. It 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 or service delivery with current evidence. Applicant must have had a minimum of 10 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)
Summarize how this professional development activity influenced your ability to “ensure prioritization of needs related to the client, context, and performance through the synthesis and interpretation of assessment data and clinical observations (or supervision of the same) in pediatrics.” (average word guideline–400)
Purpose and rationale of the research. (average word guideline–250) Describe how this research demonstrates your ability to “ensure the design and implementation of pediatrics interventions that are client-centered, contextually relevant, and evidence-based to facilitate optimal occupational engagement.” (average word guideline–400)