Professional Portfolio in Occupational Therapy: Career Development and Continuing Competence

Developing a portfolio is an excellent way to communicate your personal skills that are integral towards success in a specific profession. As an artist uses a portfolio to showcase their talents, it is equally important for an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant to document their achievements and plan professional growth. The Professional Portfolio: Career Development and Continuing Competence in Occupational Therapy is an excellent reference for anyone in the field of occupational therapy to create a visual representation of their knowledge, expertise, and clinical experiences. Janet Nagayda, Jaclyn Richardson, and Sarah Schindehette designed this resource as a template for creating a portfolio that the occupational therapy profession will value. Included are specific forms necessary for each step in the portfolio stage as well as examples of completed forms to answer questions that may arise when creating your own portfolio.