ABSTRACT

Objective : The purpose of this study was to identify the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and characteristics requiredof occupational therapists for an efficient performance of occupational therapy as a means to developingcompetency indicators for Korean occupational therapists. Methods : To derive the competency indicators of occupational therapists, the researcher first conducted aliterature review and conducted Behavior Event Interviews (BEI’s) on eight occupational therapists selected as agroup with superior performance. Next, an expert committee was formed with six members, which went throughtwo Delphi surveys conducted on 23 panelists. Results : The competency model for occupational therapists developed in this study is structured into a three-levelhierarchy, consisting of two competency clusters, ten competency components, and 54 indicators. For the jobexecution competency cluster, four competencies were derived, and for the professional qualifications competencycluster six components were derived. Conclusion : The competency indicators revealed in this study can be used as basic critical data to fosteroccupational therapists, train clinical occupational therapists, and improve the relevant curricula in the future. Identification of these competencies in different areas will provide more meaningful reference data for setting upnew training and education courses.