Professional Organizations Flashcards

Flashcards on professional organizations in Occupational Therapy

Informal leadership in OT

Leadership not assigned by title, where individuals influence others through actions, such as sharing resources or addressing injustice.

Formal leadership in OT

A leadership role that is officially assigned, such as a supervisor or manager.

Transactional leadership

A leadership style focused on performance, rewards, and punishments.

Transformational leadership

A leadership style focused on collaboration and inspiring change.

Advocacy in OT (according to Dhillon et al.)

A client-centered strategy to enact change in the environment to enhance occupational engagement and improve quality of life.

Grassroots advocacy

Advocacy driven by community or local-level individuals to create systemic change.

3 levels in the Participatory Occupational Justice Framework

Local (e.g., space, safety), National (e.g., laws, culture), Global (e.g., borders, conflict zones).

Key roles of professional organizations in OT

Promote vision, provide communication networks, enforce standards, and advocate for members.

AOTA's mission

To advance the quality, availability, use, and support of OT through standard-setting, advocacy, education, and research.

Three main goals of AOTA's efforts

Transform (service quality), Advocate (access & compensation), Build (professional growth).

How students and professionals participate in AOTA

Vote, attend conferences, volunteer, present, and review articles.

Paid staff of AOTA

The national office staff in Bethesda, Maryland.

Volunteers in AOTA's structure

Representative Assembly, Commissions (Education, Practice, Ethics, Continuing Competence).

American Student Committee of the OT Association

A student-led group that provides feedback on student issues to AOTA.

Benefit AOTA offers to students through networking

Multicultural groups and opportunities to engage with the profession early.

What ACOTE does

Ensures that OT and OTA programs meet the educational standards set by AOTA.

Types of educational materials and opportunities AOTA provides

Official standards, continuing education (workshops, online/self-paced courses).

American Journal of Occupational Therapy

A monthly peer-reviewed journal covering research, techniques, trends, and controversies.

2024 AOTA Conference

March 2123, 2024 in Orlando, Florida.

How AOTA advocates for the profession

By lobbying with lawmakers, tracking legislation, and ensuring service accessibility.

AOTPAC

A political action committee that supports public officials aligned with OT values.

Purpose of AOTF

To advance the science of OT and increase public understanding of its value.

What the OTJR publishes

Research focused on occupation, participation, and health.

Benefits of joining ARIZOTA

Networking, low-cost membership, local CE events, and student involvement opportunities.