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Spring 2017 2017 MOTA Annual Conference was a Success! The 2017 MOTA Annual Conference was held in Billings this year at the new University of Mary campus building. Over 15 participants attended the two day conference where the attendee’s earned their AOTA Fieldwork Educator’s Certificate. There were 10 vendors at the conference this year with several fundraisers which were all very informational and successful. Overall feedback was very positive, conference attendee’s found the workshop very informational and helpful, which is exciting for our state and region, now there are over 15 certified fieldwork educators ready to help educate the future of our profession! From the President… Lisa Lowery, COTA It is an honor to be nominated and elected as president of MOTA. I am so looking forward to working with OT’s and OTA’s across our great state in the promotion and support of occupational therapy services. We all know how important and vital our services are to the people we serve, and we have to continue to spread the word, let the whole world know how totally awesome OT is! I want to make MOTA a valuable tool and resource for all of the OT’s and OTA’s in our state. If you have an idea or suggestion of how we can make MOTA better, I would love to hear from you! I think it is so important that In this issue: - 2017 MOTA conference review - New officer bios
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2017 MOTA Annual Conference was a Success! The 2017 MOTA Annual Conference was held in Billings this year at the new University of Mary campus building. Over 15 participants attended the two day conference where the attendee’s earned their AOTA Fieldwork
Educator’s Certificate. There were 10 vendors at the conference this year with several fundraisers which were all very informational and successful. Overall feedback was very positive, conference
attendee’s found the workshop very informational and helpful, which is exciting for our state and region, now there are over 15 certified fieldwork educators ready to help educate the future of our profession!
From the President…
Lisa Lowery, COTA
It is an honor to be nominated and elected as president of MOTA. I am so looking forward to working with OT’s and OTA’s across our great state in the promotion and support of occupational therapy services. We all know how important and vital our services are to the people we serve, and we have to continue to spread the word, let the whole world know how
totally awesome OT is! I want to make MOTA a valuable tool and resource for all of the OT’s and OTA’s in our state. If you have an idea or suggestion of how we can make MOTA better, I would love to hear from you! I think it is so important that all OT practitioners have a way to communicate and network across our large state. I am passionate about OT and want to be able to support and help as many people as I can through our great state OT association! If you are a MOTA member, I want to thank you for your
support and urge you to encourage others to join! MOTA has many benefits, and with more people joining and supporting and participating, we can keep adding to those benefits! Please don’t hesitate to contact me with your ideas and suggestions for making MOTA the best that we can!
In this issue:- 2017 MOTA conference review- New officer bios
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Education
Results of the 2017 MOTA conference evaluation forms were analyzed and conference attendee’s provided their feedback about what topics they would like to see provided at next year’s conference. Topics included:
- 33%; Evidence Based Practice
- 19%; Neuro based topics
- 9%; (tied) Ortho/UE; Yoga
- 4%; (tied) Assessment; Splinting
suggestions for topics that you would like to be considered for next year’s conference please contact Paula H. Kitzenberg, OTD, MHA, OTR/L at [email protected].
In the News…
In an effort to keep all OT’s connected in the great state of MT this new section of the newsletter will be dedicated to any happenings that MT OT’s are involved in. If you or another OT you know is featured in any way in the media promoting the profession of OT please let me know! Email information to [email protected] or [email protected]
Also make sure you keep connected on social media, follow the Montana Occupational Therapy Association on Facebook!
Membership Updates…Please consider joining MOTA! Your membership counts and includes many professional benefits including:
- Quarterly newsletters with updates on legislation and reports on board meetings.
- Access to online modalities videos for certification purposes
- MOTA scholarship $500 for CEU courses for members only, given twice a year
For more information on how to become a member of MOTA please visit our website at http://www.mtota.org/?page=12 or email at [email protected].
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Membership Updates…Please consider joining MOTA! Your membership counts and includes many professional benefits including:
- Quarterly newsletters with updates on legislation and reports on board meetings.
- Access to online modalities videos for certification purposes
- MOTA scholarship $500 for CEU courses for members only, given twice a year
For more information on how to become a member of MOTA please visit our website at http://www.mtota.org/?page=12 or email at [email protected].
Officer Reports & New Officer Bios…
Treasurer
Mary Borgrud Krenik earned her Bachelors of Science degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, in 1984. She sat for the inaugural examination of the Hand Therapy Certification Commission and earned her certification in Hand Therapy in 1991. Mary has worked in private practice (Greenville, SC) and a hand surgeon’s office (Billings, MT). She is currently employed by the Billings Public Schools and serves as the OT / PT Department Chair. Mary is married and has two children. She enjoys family time and volunteering at the Moss Mansion.
Treasurer’s Report 4/27/17
Current accounts include balances in:
Checking: $9,303.11
Scholarship fund: $2563.88
Savings: $6554.48
CD: $10,000
Vice PresidentPaula H. Kitzenberg earned her Bachelors of Science degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of North Dakota in 1992. She graduated from Montana State University-Billings in 2000 with a Master’s Degree in Health Administration. She has received specialized training from the University of Southern California which resulted in her sensory integration (SIPT) certification. She earned her occupational therapy doctorate degree from the University of Utah in May of 2016.Paula has held many clinical and leadership positions including lead therapist, program manager, and clinical director. She has also owned and operated her own private occupational therapy
President
Lisa Lowery is the new MOTA President for the 2017-2019 term. Lisa Lowery has been a COTA/L for 18 years, graduating with her associate’s degree from the MSU College of Technology in Great Falls. This year Lisa graduated with her Masters of Occupational Therapy from the University of Mary Billing Campus. She will be completing her level II fieldworks this year and ready to take her NBCOT exam in early 2018. Lisa has served on the MOTA board for several years at different times, most recently Lisa has served as the MOTA Secretary from 2013-2017. Lisa has worked for most of her career at St. Vincent Healthcare Hospital and inpatient rehab in Billings, MT. Lisa is dedicated and committed to the promotion of the great profession of Occupational Therapy!
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Treasurer
Mary Borgrud Krenik earned her Bachelors of Science degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, in 1984. She sat for the inaugural examination of the Hand Therapy Certification Commission and earned her certification in Hand Therapy in 1991. Mary has worked in private practice (Greenville, SC) and a hand surgeon’s office (Billings, MT). She is currently employed by the Billings Public Schools and serves as the OT / PT Department Chair. Mary is married and has two children. She enjoys family time and volunteering at the Moss Mansion.
Treasurer’s Report 4/27/17
Current accounts include balances in:
Checking: $9,303.11
Scholarship fund: $2563.88
Savings: $6554.48
CD: $10,000
Vice PresidentPaula H. Kitzenberg earned her Bachelors of Science degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of North Dakota in 1992. She graduated from Montana State University-Billings in 2000 with a Master’s Degree in Health Administration. She has received specialized training from the University of Southern California which resulted in her sensory integration (SIPT) certification. She earned her occupational therapy doctorate degree from the University of Utah in May of 2016.Paula has held many clinical and leadership positions including lead therapist, program manager, and clinical director. She has also owned and operated her own private occupational therapy
In Other News…
Did you know?...This section of the newsletter will be dedicated to addressing evidence and helpful resources to aid clinicians across our great state in their day to day practice. Poignant research and happenings in the field will be shared. If you have suggestions for quarterly topics that you would like to have featured in the newsletter please email [email protected] or Shirley Leo at [email protected].
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Shirley Leo is the new MOTA Secretary. Shirley was born and raised in Montana and became a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in 1994 through the program in Great Falls. She worked at Orthopedic Associates in Billings (which later became Montana Orthopedics & Sports Medicine) for almost 14 years. It was at this time that she worked hard to achieve the AOTA Advanced Practitioner degree in Hand Therapy specialty area. She has been with St. Vincent Healthcare in Billings for the past 9 years splitting her time between acute care and in-patient rehab departments.Shirley has been active and involved with her local chapter and with MOTA in previous years (MOTA newsletter, MOTA conference presenter) and is excited to reconnect with fellow OT's/COTA's throughout the state. Shirley is married with 2 teenage daughters (a senior and a freshman in high school). She enjoys playing and watching volleyball, camping, and most importantly spending time with her family.
President’s Farewell….Submitted by
Valerie Maeker OTD, OTR/L, Neuro-IFRAH certified, C/NDTIt has been my pleasure to serve as MOTA President from May 2015 until May 2017. During this time, I have had the opportunity to work some amazing dedicated officers who have dedicated their time and energy to our association. We have been meeting every month to ensure that we have continued to meet the needs of the OTs in the state of Montana.In my tenure as the MOTA President much was accomplished including:
Update of the websitePlease go to http://www.mtota.org/default.asp? and check it out! There have been many new features on the website including a student section and a research section!
Superficial Physical Agent Modalities (SPAM) videosOur website has the SPAM videos available to you to meet the regulatory requirements for superficial modalities certification in the state of MT. For more information please go to http://www.mtota.org/?page=11.
I want to personally thank Mary Krenik and Lisa Lowery for their hard work in putting on this year’s 2017 MOTA Conference. It was an amazing conference that was very informative. They partnered with the American Occupational Therapy Association to bring the AOTA Fieldwork Educator Certificate Program to Montana. It was wonderful to have OTs from across the state take part in this exciting conference. It is my belief that it is our professional responsibility to help prepare students for entry-level practice. This course will certainly help all of those who attended become more effective in helping create effective clinical instructors. I will continue to support MOTA in any way I can. I have decided to step away from a formal role so that I can spend more time with my family. I will continue to help Lisa as she takes over as president. I know she will do an amazing job for MOTA and continue to progress MOTA. Please encourage your fellow colleagues to become a member of both MOTA and AOTA. Remember, it is only the two licensing boards that advocate for our ability to practice OT on a state and national level.
Secretary
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President’s Report from AOTA Annual ConferenceSubmitted by
Valerie Maeker OTD, OTR/L, Neuro-IFRAH certified, C/NDTThe annual Affiliated State Associations President’s Meeting was held on March 28-29 in Philadelphia. The following information are highlights from the meeting. Some of the topics included; Choosing Wisely®, the Professional Development Tool, American Occupational Therapy Foundation and Membership.Choosing Wisely: AOTA has partnered with Choosing Wisely® an initiative of the ABIM Foundation, to help OT practitioners and patients engage in conversations about the overuse of tests and procedures and support efforts to help patients make smart and effective care choices. Recognizing the importance of providers and patient working together, AOTA has joined Choosing Wisely® to help improve the quality and safety of occupational therapy services. To learn more about Choosing Wisely please follow this link http://www.choosingwisely.org/ Also please visit https://www.aota.org/Practice/Researchers/choosing-wisely.aspx to watch a video and complete a short 5 minute survey! Your input is valued. Professional Development Tool: There is a Professional Development Tool Resources is available online on the AOTA website. The primary aim of the PDT is to support excellence within the profession. There are three important components of the Professional Development Tool. For more information and to utilize the PDT in your practice please follow this link: https://www.aota.org/Education-Careers/Advance-Career/PDT.aspx. This tool is available to AOTA members. President Address: President Amy Lamb, OTD, OT/L, FAOTA spoke to the group about her vision for AOTA during a question and answer session. She stated that the centennial celebration is an excellent time for all occupational therapy practitioners to make a recommitment to “occupation” in their practice. The American Occupational Therapy Foundation (AOTF):Representatives from the AOTF presented on their new strategic plan which included 4 pillars: 1) To significantly increase the research workforce prepared to address questions of importance of occupational therapy; 2)To support research that advances knowledge in areas of critical need to the OT profession, in particular, efforts that address the priorities identified by the Foundation; 3)Facilitate effective dissemination & translation of research-based knowledge to support people’s full participation in meaningful life activities and quality of life; 4)To significantly increase the number of donors and levels of funding for our research programs to support achieving their mission.For Faculty & Researchers, there are free e-newsletters that are filled with research resources. There are Intervention Research Grants and there is an OT Summit Fellowship.To learn more about AOTF and their mission please visit: http://www.aotf.org/aboutaotf.Membership: During this discussion, the presenters emphasized that all OTs NEED TO SEE VALUE of being both an AOTA member as well as a state member. The more you can reach out to members and let them know what you are doing for them. We need to show members that you care about what they are doing. We need to hold our colleagues accountable. There are a lot of people benefiting with only a few people paying for the benefits. Our state and national association are our INSURANCE POLICY for maintaining our ability to practice occupational therapy at a state and national level.
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Job Opportunities
This section will be used to advertise job opportunities throughout the state. If you have any opportunities you would like included in the newsletter or on the MOTA website please
Student Section
University of Mary-Billings CampusUniversity of Mary had a busy, exciting spring. The University of Mary was honored to be
the host of the annual Montana Occupational Therapy Association Conference. This conference was focused on fieldwork education to provide occupational therapists who take fieldwork students as well as students with the best experience possible. A special thank you for conference attendees for helping raise over eight hundred dollars to help send our students to the AOTA conference next year.
University of Mary year three students began their spring semester leading exercise groups and individual sessions at St. John's Lutheran Ministries. Followed by completing their Level I Fieldwork in an adult settings. This semester was full laughs and smiles as the year three students geared up for graduation at the end of April and headed for Level II Fieldworks.
University of Mary year two students participated in a few different programs along with their coursework this spring including a Family Mentorship Program and partnering with local therapists to lead various social groups. These opportunities further enhanced their learning within the pediatric curriculum. The year two students also completed their first Level I Fieldwork in a pediatric setting, and are in the process of determining where their Level II Fieldworks will be next year. Three of our year two students are also in the final preparations for their mission trip to Peru in June. They will be providing services to those most in need along with taking donations from the community.
Our Assembly of Student Delegates Representative and Alternate had a tremendous experience at the centennial AOTA conference in Philadelphia. They participated in the annual ASD meeting prior to the conference, learning from board members and other representatives how to strengthen their own SOTA chapters. The conference brought even more opportunities to participate in breakout sessions and seminars, network with other students and practitioners, and explore the expo hall for a multitude of valuable resources.
