OT 525 Personal Transformation I
Personal transformation is a course where you will learn and practice some of the “soft skills” required of an occupational therapy professional. Soft skills are often highly valued by employers and can be the reason you get a job or get that promotion. Soft skills are things in addition to the skills you will learn in terms of “DOING” OT. They include things like communicating effectively, being flexible, being motivated, showing a good attitude, and successfully relating to others. To examine these skills in yourself requires self-reflection. This course will require frequent self-reflection in relation to a variety of assessments of your strengths and areas for growth and development. You will consider your personal values, your communication style, and your personality type. We believe that the process of becoming an occupational therapist in this program will transform you. You will be documenting this transformation across the program through your portfolio. In addition, professional self-reflection should lead to careful planning for continued learning and growth across the rest of your career. This course will continue across 4 semesters, culminating in the completion of your academic portfolio and initiating your professional portfolio and professional development plan.