Certification RENEWAL Criteria: Board Certification Important: Applicant must address 5 of the 13 criteria (in addition to #14 – Ethical Practice, which is mandatory), by choosing one (1) available option for each. Please note that the term “ensuring” can refer to direct service delivery or the supervision or teaching of others. Renewal certification should demonstrate an increase in professional development from initial certification. Summary Description CRITERIA Options for Meeting Criteria (choose 1 activity for each criterion) 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 physical rehabilitation. AOTA Certification Application Reviewer Expert Witness (min. 10 contact hours) (min. 10 contact hours) Mentee (not supervisory relationship) ) Knowledge: Evaluation Demonstrates acquisition of current knowledge of relevant evidence specific to evaluation in physical rehabilitation. AOTA Certification Application Reviewer Expert Witness (min. 10 contact hours) (min. 10 contact hours) Mentee (not supervisory relationship) ) Knowledge: Intervention Demonstrates acquisition of current knowledge of relevant evidence specific to intervention in physical rehabilitation. AOTA Certification Application Reviewer Expert Witness (min. 10 contact (min. 10 contact Mentee (not supervisory relationship) ) Knowledge: Systems Demonstrates acquisition of current knowledge of laws, regulations, payer sources, and service delivery systems relevant to physical rehabilitation. AOTA Certification Application Reviewer Expert Witness (min. 3 contact hours) (min. 3 contact hours) Mentee (not supervisory relationship) ) Evaluation: Uses Relevant Evidence Uses relevant physical rehabilitation 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. or Observation
Evaluation: Prioritizes Needs Ensures 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 physical rehabilitation. Case Study Formal Specialized Consultation Program Development Research Intervention: Design & Implementation Ensures the design and implementation of physical rehabilitation interventions that are client-centered, contextually relevant, and evidence-based to facilitate optimal occupational engagement. Analysis of Recording or Observation Case Study, Client-Based Case Study, Instructional-Based Formal Specialized Consultation for Intervention Mentee (not supervisory relationship) Program Development Research Intervention: Wellness & Prevention Provides or facilitates physical rehabilitation interventions that incorporate wellness and prevention for clients (persons, organizations, populations) to optimize present and future occupational engagement. Analysis of Recording or Observation Case Study, Client-Based Case Study, Instructional-Based Formal Specialized Consultation for Intervention Mentee (not supervisory relationship) Program Development Research Outcomes Ensures that services delivered, either for caseload or programs, are validated and that changes are made as appropriate to maximize outcomes related to physical rehabilitation. Formal Specialized Consultation for Outcomes Program or Service Evaluation & Recommendation Research Holistic Practice Ensures that client’s needs, including physical, social, and emotional well-being, are addressed holistically to maximize occupational performance in physical rehabilitation. Case Study, Holistic Practice Program Development Program or Service Evaluation & Recommendation Advocating for Change Advances access to services or influences policies or programs that promote the health and occupational engagement of clients (persons, organizations, populations) in the area of physical rehabilitation. Advocacy Efforts Case Advocacy Volunteer Leadership Establishes Networks & Resources Establishes or contributes to the advancement of physical rehabilitation networks and collaborates with team members, referral sources, or stakeholders to support clients’ occupational engagement. Case Study, Networking Service to BASC Demonstrates leadership in service to support BASC operations. Documentation of Service