Abstract
Occupational therapists and other allied health professionals pass entry level examinations and then, in many cases, seek registration through a State Registration Board. Usually, no further establishment of competency is undertaken once entry level qualifications are demonstrated. This article discusses the need to ensure continuing competency after the initial completion of a degree or diploma in occupational therapy, it describes the practices that are being utilised in one Queensland hospital to ensure the competency of private allied health practitioners wishing to provide services to private patients. This process is still undergoing trial, although positive feedback has been received.