Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy

1. Problem-solving and Flexibility

• Identify, assess, formulate, and solve complex concrete and abstract problems related to activities-health, occupational dysfunction, impairment, and disability.
• Solve problems creatively and innovatively, especially within the context of health in South Africa.
• Deal with contingencies and routine work effectively.
• Cope with uncertainty and adopt a flexible approach.

2. Application of Knowledge

• Apply knowledge of various subjects such as occupational science, therapy process, disability, medicine, sociology, etc.
• Utilize context knowledge of client's environment, impairment, or disability.
• Understand the health system and its management.
• Critically evaluate medical literature and stay updated on new developments.

3. Competence in Occupational Therapy

• Keep systematic and accurate records related to occupational therapy.
• Establish a database for intervention based on demographic data.
• Critically evaluate professional literature.
• Apply quantitative and qualitative research to disability and service issues.
• Plan and conduct investigations relevant to occupational therapy.
• Collaborate in research with other health professionals.

4. Occupational Therapy Programme

• Complete assessments relevant to occupational therapy.
• Plan and implement therapy programs based on client needs and theoretical models.
• Evaluate and modify therapy based on progress.
• Develop new treatment methods.
• Identify community health needs and plan health promotion programs.

5. Principles and Tools in Occupational Therapy

• Utilize principles and tools to promote occupational performance, social interaction, and adaptation to impairment.
• Plan effective intervention qualifications using various methods and skills.

6. Communication and Relationship Building

• Communicate effectively with clients, health team, and community.
• Develop therapeutic relationships with clients.
• Teach skills and counsel clients on therapy-related issues.

7. Social Awareness and Advocacy

• Consider personal, social, and cultural values in therapy.
• Be aware of social and cultural factors impacting therapy.
• Advocate for change to benefit people with disabilities.
• Use community resources and cooperate with organizations.

8. Teamwork and Professionalism

• Work effectively in a team and understand management issues.
• Respect other health workers and maintain a multidisciplinary approach.
• Be accountable to clients, team, employer, and profession.

9. Professional Development

• Learn effectively and maintain professional competence.
• Evaluate performance and contribute to professional knowledge.
• Provide in-service training for support staff.

10. Ethical Practice

• Value individual worth and act professionally and ethically.
• Understand and respect clients' rights.
• Practice safely within professional scope.
• Promote and develop the profession while staying updated on legislation.

Integrated Assessment

• Occurs in clinical years with continuous assessments.
• Formal assessment methods are a compilation of earlier introduced methods.