The College has been working with consultants and volunteer registrants to explore possible revisions to the Quality Assurance Program (QAP). The result is an exciting pilot project where selected registrants will be able to try out a different competence screening and assessment process from the usual Annual Continuing Competence Review activities.
Here’s How it Works
In April 2023, a select number of occupational therapists will be notified of the opportunity to participate in the ACCR Plus Pilot Project. The College’s QAP aims to assist registrants in reflecting on and improving their professional performance, regardless of role, practice context, or geographical location. For this reason, the pilot will include occupational therapists from all practice contexts, such as those who view their work as non-clinical or work in a mixed or unique role.
Selected registrants will receive additional reading materials and can attend a live webinar to ask questions. During the pilot project, registrants may inform the College that they wish to opt out of the ACCR Plus and would prefer to continue the ACCR activities to meet their 2023-24 registration renewal requirements.
Registrants selected for this opportunity can expect an email in their inbox by April 14.
More Information about ACCR Plus Pilot Program
The following table summarizes and compares the QAP’s ACCR and the ACCR Plus pilot processes:
| 2023 ACCR (Continuing Competence) | 2023 ACCR Plus Pilot (Competence Screening & Assessment) |
|---|---|
| STEP 1 – Self Review | STEP 1 – Guided Self Reflection Questionnaire |
| Registrant completes a questionnaire reviewing their currency hours, roles, transitions and supports to their practice to refine efforts to maintain and enhance their competency | Registrant completes a questionnaire reviewing possible risks to the provision of quality occupational therapy services |
| No scoring is involved; College receives aggregate data to inform the development of resources | The risk threshold is disclosed to the College and informs selection for competence assessment |
| Registrant is provided with links to relevant resources in the moment | Registrant is provided with feedback and resources at a later date |
| STEP 2 – Professional Performance Quiz | STEP 2 – Professional Performance Quiz |
| 5 required case scenarios (20-25 total questions) | 10 required case scenarios (40-44 total questions) |
| No time limit for completion; intended to take 30-60 minutes | A time limit of 90 minutes for completion |
| Not proctored, open-book | Not proctored, open-book |
| Score disclosed to the individual registrant only; aggregate scores disclosed to the College to inform the development of resources | Score disclosed to the College and informs selection for competence assessment |
| Registrant is provided with answer rationales and resources with quiz results in the moment | Registrant is provided with answer rationales and resources with quiz results at a later date |
| STEP 3 – Commitment to Change | STEP 3 – Competency-Based Interview |
| Registrants identify one practice change they learned or will implement based on their learnings from the ACCR | 2-2.5hr structured virtual interview with an OT peer trained as a quality assurance assessor |
| STEP 4 – Continuing Professional Development Goal | Score disclosed to the College and informs recommendation for competence improvement |
| Registrants set a CDP goal for the year ahead | Registrant is provided with feedback and resources |
See ACCR Plus Pilot Program FAQs for more information about the program.
Questions? Email us at qaprogram@cotbc.org.
