Debate 5 Padlet by https://padlet.com/smontgomery8/optut3ru1npo Post two or more questions that you would like responded to related to the topic before April 5th. 3. As a profession, we provided services in many environments or settings and to a diverse clients and varied diagnoses. As a profession, we continue to identify emerging practice areas, which are reflected in many future directions supported by the Centennial Vision. Does the diversification of our profession, bring opportunity or create challenges? en-us 2017-03-23 14:11:23 UTC 2025-12-29 06:10:10 UTC hello@padlet.com Katie Baszner - Debate 5 Questions https://padlet.com/smontgomery8/optut3ru1npo/wish/162931577 1. As the profession diversifies and expands into additional practice areas, what criteria should be used to decide if it is an appropriate practice area for us to enter in to? 
 
2. As OT continues to diversify, how can we ensure that resources are available to fund sufficient research that will support evidence-based practice in all areas?
]]> 2017-03-27 18:56:27 UTC https://padlet.com/smontgomery8/optut3ru1npo/wish/162931577 Kelsey Gilmartin https://padlet.com/smontgomery8/optut3ru1npo/wish/164669854 1. As the profession diversifies, are there educational changes that must be made to keep students up to date on the information about new practice areas?
2. Will the diversification of our profession limit current OT’s to certain areas of practice?

]]> 2017-04-04 16:43:32 UTC https://padlet.com/smontgomery8/optut3ru1npo/wish/164669854 Clemmie Flanders https://padlet.com/smontgomery8/optut3ru1npo/wish/164675475 1. What are the emerging areas of OT practice?
2. Do we need advanced practice in areas that support participation in these emerging areas? ]]> 2017-04-04 17:00:09 UTC https://padlet.com/smontgomery8/optut3ru1npo/wish/164675475 Steven Crouchley https://padlet.com/smontgomery8/optut3ru1npo/wish/164725564 1. As practice areas increase,  will the amount of classes we must take to prepare for these areas also increase?
2. How does the lack of OTs in the growing market affect hiring practices? ]]> 2017-04-04 19:34:16 UTC https://padlet.com/smontgomery8/optut3ru1npo/wish/164725564 Amber Quillen https://padlet.com/smontgomery8/optut3ru1npo/wish/164774751 1. What are the benefits of emerging areas of practice and what does that bring to the profession?
2. What challenges are associated with the increase and development of emerging areas of practice?]]> 2017-04-05 03:02:51 UTC https://padlet.com/smontgomery8/optut3ru1npo/wish/164774751 Kelli Lambert https://padlet.com/smontgomery8/optut3ru1npo/wish/165383600 With additional areas of practice, in what ways can Occupational Therapists be more prepared and skilled to work in these areas?

Will there be any challenges or overlap with other healthcare professionals in these emerging areas of practice?]]> 2017-04-07 13:49:40 UTC https://padlet.com/smontgomery8/optut3ru1npo/wish/165383600 Martin Nolasco https://padlet.com/smontgomery8/optut3ru1npo/wish/165435447 1.- After getting our Master degree, are we prepared to provide services in all these emerging areas?
2.- On this diversification, is there any new area that is growing faster and stronger than the others?


]]> 2017-04-07 17:00:53 UTC https://padlet.com/smontgomery8/optut3ru1npo/wish/165435447 Chris Bucci https://padlet.com/smontgomery8/optut3ru1npo/wish/165519248 1. How can a professional keep up with the new "trends"/ emerging areas?
2. What are previous examples of "emerging areas" and how did the field handle them?]]> 2017-04-08 18:14:31 UTC https://padlet.com/smontgomery8/optut3ru1npo/wish/165519248 Adriane Knight https://padlet.com/smontgomery8/optut3ru1npo/wish/165528800 1. Since the scope of practice is ever growing for OT, do you feel that there should be more specialized certifications available for OT's to find their niche?
2. Do you feel that specializing in a particular area is beneficial or hinders your potential in the job market]]> 2017-04-09 00:00:58 UTC https://padlet.com/smontgomery8/optut3ru1npo/wish/165528800 Ashley Gibson https://padlet.com/smontgomery8/optut3ru1npo/wish/165531012 how does the diversity of the profession influence how the Ot's are perceived in the healthcare field?

Does diversity affect billing aspects?]]> 2017-04-09 02:01:04 UTC https://padlet.com/smontgomery8/optut3ru1npo/wish/165531012