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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2025 Jul 21.
Published in final edited form as: Indian J Occup Ther. 2025 Jul 11;56(4):107–119. doi: 10.4103/ijoth.ijoth_72_24

Table 2. Domains and Number of Competencies and Indicators in Each Domain.

Domains Number of Competencies Number of Indicators
A. Core principles for OT practice 6 18
B. Effective communication and documentation 7 15
C. Professional accountability and responsibility 8 14
D. Legislation requirements and obligations 4 10
E. Professional role and networking 8 23
F. Contextual responsiveness and adaptability 5 16
G. Decision-making and resource management 6 12
H. Quality assurance 5 20
I. Integration of theory into practice 3 19
J. Ongoing learning and continuous professional development 7 12
K. Data gathering, assessment, and intervention planning 10 30
L. Effective service delivery, monitoring, and intervention modifications 15 33
M. Transition planning and discharge management 2 10
N. Cultural safety and responsiveness 5 13
O. Skills in technology and its advancement 3 12
P. Engagement in evidence/research-informed practice 3 12
Total - domains 16 97 269

OT: Occupational therapy