OT and Professional Organizations Flashcards
Nonprofit organizations that want to further develop the profession, as well as the interests of professionals and public by building a strong community between students and practitioners
Professional Organizations
Why is it important to join professional organizations?
- Stick to Code of Ethics
- Practice within legal scope
- Contribute to the development of knowledge and skills needed to further develop the profession
What does PAOT mean?
Philippine Academy of Occupational Therapists
Role of PAOT:
An accredited non-profit, non-stock organization of Filipino occupational therapists
PAOT’s old name:
Occupational Therapy Association of the Philippines (OTAP)
PAOT’s founder, and the year it was founded:
Charlotte Floro, in 1965
When was PAOT given full WFOT membership?
1968
This membership is given to licensed OTs who graduated from OT school with a degree
Regular Membership
This membership is given to regular members for 10 consecutive years
Life Membership
This membership is given to:
- OTs of foreign countries
- Association members in foreign colleges
- PAOT members abroad
Affiliate Membership
This membership is given to people who are concerned with the advancement of OT in the Philippines, but aren’t necessarily OTs.
Collaborate or work with OTs, such as rehab teams, humanitarian groups, civil services
Honorary Membership
This membership is given to unlicensed OT school graduates
Graduate Membership
This membership is given to students enrolled and still studying in OT schools
Student Membership
This membership is given to non-professionals or non-OT degree holders who still want to be part of PAOT.
Usually given to parents of PWDs
Technician Membership
What does WFOT mean?
World Federation of Occupational Therapists
WFOT’s role:
The official international organization for the promotion of occupational therapy
- Promotes international cooperation for more than 70 national occupational therapy associations and other international allied health organizations
- Advances the international standards for occupational therapy practice, education, and research
What organizations have recognized WFOT?
- United Nations
- World Health Organization
When was WFOT officially established?
1952
WFOT’s founding countries:
- Canada
- USA
- Denmark
- Australia
- New Zealand
- Great Britain
- Sweden
- Israel
- South Africa
- India
Every how many years are WFOT council meetings held?
Every 2 years
Every how many years are International Congress held?
Every 4 years
What does AOTA mean?
American Occupational Therapy Association
AOTA’s role:
Responsible for guiding and developing professional standards, professional development, and advocacy on behalf of OTs and clients served by OT.
AOTA was once called:
National Society for the Promotion of Occupational Therapy (NSPOT)
