Accreditation of Practice Educators: An Expectation Too Far?

Authors: Christine Craik; Anne Mcintyre; Margaret Gallagher

Source: The British Journal of Occupational Therapy, Volume 67, Number 9, 1 September 2004 , pp. 404-407(4)

Publisher: College of Occupational Therapists

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Abstract:

The successful completion of practice placements is essential to the education of occupational therapists; however, ensuring quality placements is challenging for occupational therapy educators. In 2000, Brunel University introduced a revised system of accreditation of practice educators which involved attendance at a course, the supervision of a student and the submission of an essay to be assessed.

An audit revealed that a total of 314 therapists attended 15 courses between 2000 and 2003; of these, 243 (77%) subsequently supervised students and 32 (10%) became accredited. The requirement to accredit practice educators, which is a commendable attempt to ensure quality, may paradoxically have been detrimental in achieving quality. The College of Occupational Therapists' apparent change of emphasis on this topic is welcomed.

Document Type: Regular paper

Publication date: 2004-09-01

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