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professional development
1. career trajectory (after passing NBCOT exam)
  1. ?
    1. traveling OT
    2. Ergonomic Consultant
      1. apply to Human Factors or Ergonomics MS Program at SJSU
        Associate Ergonomic Professional Certification (AEP)
        work 3 years full-time in Human Factors or Ergonomics
        Certified Professional Ergonomist (CPE)
    3. KonMari Consultant
      1. attend a KonMari Consultant Seminar
        verify personal home is tidy
        join "Organize the World" community
        perform tidying sessions
        complete online assessment
        apply for certification
2. skill set
  1. communication skills
    1. documentation
      1. never stop writing clinical notes even if location doesn't require written documentation
        create a list of words that I may often mispell to ensure accuracy of notes
      2. ask for feedback
      3. maintain a notebook or cheatsheet that contains key lines, words, phrases that can be readily accessible
    2. verbal communication
      1. always consider the reasoning and rationale behind intervention
        practice good critical thinking for activities such that they can be explained to another individual at any time
  2. management & leadership skills
    1. volunteer for projects if given the opportunity to lead
      1. consider applying for management positions to gain knowledge and experience to understand the fundamentals of being a middle manager: fiscal planning, strategic planning, and inspiring the development of staff
3. professional learning
  1. take courses in continuing education
  2. attend professional conferences
  3. become more actively involved in professional organizations such as AOTA and OTAC
  4. read quality peer-reviewed articles and books to maintain evidence-based practice
    1. sign up for training and take certification courses in specialty areas of interest
4. giving back
  1. volunteering
    1. community events or organizations
    2. clinics
  2. donating
    1. to professional organizations and fundraisers
      1. AOTA
      2. OTAC
      3. PAC
  3. mentoring
    1. OT students
    2. individuals interested in becoming an OT practitioner
    3. OT professionals interested in my field of expertise
personal values
1. personal happiness
  1. health maintenance
    1. proper nutrition
    2. exercise
    3. sleep
    4. stress management
    5. reducing burn out
    6. maintaining work-life balance
    7. relaxation rituals
      1. massages
      2. aromatherapy
      3. spa days
  2. participating in leisure and social activities
    1. travel
    2. spend time with family & friends
2. delivering quality care
  1. adhering to code of ethics as an OT practitioner
  2. honesty
  3. patience
  4. integrity
  5. empathy
  6. respect
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