Supervision
Supervision
Our director and principal snr Occupational Therapist Fida Hajaj is available to provide supervision for therapist. Fida is aptly qualified and experienced occupational therapist with general registration and who has over 21 years’ experience working as an occupational therapist, with 10 years supervising and mentoring less experienced therapists. Fida is highly recommended and respected amongst her colleagues, she is not subject to Board related supervisory arrangements and her registration is not subject to conditions or undertakings that impact on her ability to effectively supervise the supervisee. Supervision under Fida will incorporate elements of direction and guidance. It is a formal process of professional support and learning which enables a practitioner (supervisee) to develop knowledge and competence, assume responsibility for their own practice, and enhance public protection and safety. Supervision may be direct, indirect or remote according to the context under which the practice is being supervised.
Direct supervision (Level 1)
Is when the supervisor takes direct and principal responsibility for the provision of the occupational therapy service (e.g. assessment and/or treatment of individual patients/clients). The supervisor must be physically present at the workplace, and supervision must include observation of the supervisee when she/he is providing the occupational therapy service. It is the highest level of supervision and is also known as level 1 supervision. .
Indirect supervision (Level 2)
Is when the supervisor is easily contactable and is available to observe and discuss the occupational therapy services being delivered by the supervisee.
Remote supervision (Level 3)
Is when the supervisor is contactable to discuss the supervisee’s occupational therapy practice (e.g. clinical activities), however the supervisor may not be on the premises or required to directly observe or participate in the provision of occupational therapy services by the supervisee.