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Committee Competency Framework

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The Committee Competency Framework builds upon the idea of the Board competency framework. In addition to ensuring representation of the optimal skills, expertise, and experiences, committees need to reflect the diverse populations that use occupational therapy services in Ontario. This diversity includes culture, gender, race, age, geographical setting, and practice setting.

Based on best practices at other regulatory bodies and in consultation with program managers and staff, the following specific experience, knowledge and skills are recommended for each of the College’s regulatory and Board committees.


Registration

Ability

Lived experience accommodating or navigating a spectrum of physical, mental health, or cognitive abilities, the knowledge of which can enhance relevant, thoughtful decisions that protect the public.

Occupational Therapy Practice

Familiarity with occupational therapy practice and domains of practice (clinical, education, research, and administration).

Education/Examinations

Knowledge and experience with the development and administration of education programs and examinations

Registration Processes/Requirements

Understand the process, procedures and requirements that underpin registration and renewal at the College and be able to evaluate information to determine eligibility.

International Health Professional/Graduate

Understand the process for becoming a health professional in Canada with foreign credentials, or ideally have experience in navigating that process.


Patient Relations

Ability

Lived experience accommodating or navigating a spectrum of physical, mental health, or cognitive abilities, the knowledge of which can enhance relevant, thoughtful decisions that protect the public. 

Standards and Professional Ethics

Knowledge and experience of the standards of practice and professional ethics that guide occupational therapy practice in Ontario and be able to determine where a breach or potential breach might occur.

Lived Health Care Experience

Significant personal experience or experience caring for someone with health challenges or maneuvering through the health care system.


Quality Assurance

(also includes QA Subcommittee)

Ability

Lived experience accommodating or navigating a spectrum of physical, mental health, or cognitive abilities, the knowledge of which can enhance relevant, thoughtful decisions that protect the public.

Quality Improvement

Experience and understanding of the quality assurance and quality improvement programs and assessments in health care. Experience and knowledge in developing tools that support continuous improvement.

Research and Analytical Skills

Experience providing evidence-based research to support a project or initiative.

Standards and Scope of Practice

Understand the standards, competencies, and scope of practice that guide occupational therapy practice in Ontario and be able to determine where a breach or potential breach might occur.

Writing/Editing

Experience in professional and academic writing and editing.


Discipline and Fitness to Practise

Ability

Lived experience accommodating or navigating a spectrum of physical, mental health, or cognitive abilities, the knowledge of which can enhance relevant, thoughtful decisions that protect the public.

Standards and Professional Ethics

Knowledge and experience of the standards of practice and professional ethics that guide occupational therapy practice in Ontario and be able to determine where a breach or potential breach might occur.

Adjudication and Hearing

Knowledge and experience of participating in and/or chairing hearings within a legislative framework, and an understanding of administrative law principles and procedural fairness.

Writing/Editing

Experience in professional and academic writing and editing.


Inquiries, Complaints, and Reports

Ability

Lived experience accommodating or navigating a spectrum of physical, mental health, or cognitive abilities, the knowledge of which can enhance relevant, thoughtful decisions that protect the public. 

Standards and Professional Ethics

Knowledge and experience of the standards of practice and professional ethics that guide occupational therapy practice in Ontario and be able to determine where a breach or potential breach might occur.

Health Care Terminology

Know and understand the common terminology, acronyms and phrases used in health care.


Finance and Audit

Financial Literacy and Expertise

Knowledge and understanding of financial processes, accounting and reporting and internal control principles. Membership includes at least 1 CPA or equivalent financial expertise. 

Business Experience

Knowledge and experience of business management practices.


Governance

Governance Expertise

Understand how governance works, how committee should function, and be able to think critically about committee structures and practices.


Practice Subcommittee

Standards and Scope of Practice

Understands the standards of practice, competencies, and scope of practice that guide occupational therapy practice in Ontario and be able to determine where a breach or potential breach might occur.

Systems Perspective

Knowledge of the health care system, as well as practice and industry specific understanding. For example, models of care, scope of occupational therapy practice in practice settings, practice overlap, including diverse experience with, for example, other health professions, health care employers and various practice roles.

Writing/Editing

Experience in professional and academic writing and editing.