STUDENT AND PROFESSIONAL

GROWTH

2010 AOTA Conference Recap

Centennial Vision

“We envision that occupational therapy is a powerful, widely recognized, science-driven, and evidence-based profession with a globally connected and diverse workforce meeting society's occupational needs”

2017 projection

How can we contribute? Membership in AOTA and contribute to

AOTPAC Stay in tune with current events

What happens now, affects us later. Develop your leadership capacity and

encourage others in doing the same Seek out opportunities for advocacy Making alliances & build relationships Look further to areas of practice that are

not as fully developed (SIS) Ginny Stoffel

PhD, OT, BCMH, FAOTA

My wake up call… 80% of students after graduation become non-

members of AOTA APTA-PAC contributions are nearly 3x that of

AOTPAC Mean 3x the representation; congressional support

awareness of the profession Professions are expanding their scopes of

practice and changing definitions to include traditional domains of OT

Nearly 90% of Occupational Therapy is paid for by Federal funding

Paul Fontana OTR, FAOTA, 2009

AOTPAC – Growth & OpportunityPursues public policy agenda, supports the lobbying

efforts and legislation Decisions of Congress= long term affect on practice Key part of AOTPAC efforts by members is developing

relationships with their elected officials; Local & State level An educational tool for elected officials; lobbying and open

discussion occurs about OT AOTPAC makes carefully studied, well-informed decisions

on which candidates and officeholders to support. Solely donation based

ex: $10/yr = $40,000 annually

Amy Jo Lamb, OTD, OTR/L AOTPAC Chair & Region IV Representative

OT Connections

http://otconnections.aota.org Access through AOTA AOTA members use same login info.

Provides practitioners and students: Opportunity for posting a blog to inform and

share ideas Attending discussions in forums Joining groups

Colleges, state associations, advocacy groups, multicultural organizations, etc.

Leadership

Perspectives and Values Commitment and time management Influence others and creating a team

(Alliance, Ask, Answer, Act) Seek out your interests and match

your talents

Special Interest Section (SIS)

http://www.aota.org/Pubs/SISQs.aspx

Administration & ManagementPrivate Practice &

Business Owners Education

Fieldwork & Faculty Developmental

Disabilities Home & Community

Health Home Modifications

Gerontology Mental Health Physical Disabilities

Hand RehabilitationDriving/Driver

Rehabilitation Sensory Integration School Systems Technology Work Programs

Industrial Rehab Injury Prevention Ergonomics

Shifting Gears to NBCOT

If you thirst for knowledge, be sure not to drown in all the information.  ~Anthony J. D'Angelo

NBCOT – FACEBOOK

Sample Practice Questions on www.Facebook.com/NBCOTCertification

Questions are posted each Monday on the discussion page

Posts answers, discussions, rationales, and comments

Answers are posted each Friday with rationales and references

Questions are maintained on the site

NBCOT – Exam PrepAccessible at www.nbcot.org for STUDY TOOLS:

FREE Options: Examination Blueprints – roadmap to preparation Examination Readiness Tool Self-Assessment tools

Practice areas; general practice geriatrics, orthopedics, pediatrics

Simulated Tutorial – purely the format of the test

Test Prep *Cost based on type and package* Practice test - 30 minute of clinical simulation problems Content test - Rationale for Physical Disabilities, Mental

Health, Pediatrics, Administration