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OT and Professional Organizations Flashcards

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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

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Professional Organizations

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Why is it important to join professional organizations?

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  • Stick to Code of Ethics
  • Practice within legal scope
  • Contribute to the development of knowledge and skills needed to further develop the profession
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What does PAOT mean?

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Philippine Academy of Occupational Therapists

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Role of PAOT:

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An accredited non-profit, non-stock organization of Filipino occupational therapists

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PAOT’s old name:

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Occupational Therapy Association of the Philippines (OTAP)

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PAOT’s founder, and the year it was founded:

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Charlotte Floro, in 1965

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When was PAOT given full WFOT membership?

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1968

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This membership is given to licensed OTs who graduated from OT school with a degree

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Regular Membership

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This membership is given to regular members for 10 consecutive years

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Life Membership

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This membership is given to:
- OTs of foreign countries
- Association members in foreign colleges
- PAOT members abroad

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Affiliate Membership

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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

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Honorary Membership

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This membership is given to unlicensed OT school graduates

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Graduate Membership

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This membership is given to students enrolled and still studying in OT schools

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Student Membership

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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

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Technician Membership

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What does WFOT mean?

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World Federation of Occupational Therapists

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WFOT’s role:

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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
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What organizations have recognized WFOT?

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  • United Nations
  • World Health Organization
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When was WFOT officially established?

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1952

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WFOT’s founding countries:

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  • Canada
  • USA
  • Denmark
  • Australia
  • New Zealand
  • Great Britain
  • Sweden
  • Israel
  • South Africa
  • India
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Every how many years are WFOT council meetings held?

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Every 2 years

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Every how many years are International Congress held?

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Every 4 years

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What does AOTA mean?

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American Occupational Therapy Association

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AOTA’s role:

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Responsible for guiding and developing professional standards, professional development, and advocacy on behalf of OTs and clients served by OT.

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AOTA was once called:

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National Society for the Promotion of Occupational Therapy (NSPOT)

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Where and when was AOTA founded?

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New York, 1917

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AOTA’s founding members:

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  • Susan Tracy
  • Eleanor Clarke Slagle
  • Susan Cox Johnson
  • Isabel Newton
  • Willian Rush Dunton Jr.
  • George Edward Barton
  • Thomas B. Kidner
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What does NBCOT mean?

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National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

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NBCOT’s role:

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  • The credentialing body for OTs and OT assistants practicing in the US
  • Develops and administers the initial certification examinations that OTs and OTAs take following their Level II fieldwork
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What does PRC mean?

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Professional Regulation Commission

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PRC’s role:

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In charge of OT licensure and board exams in the Philippines

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What does APOTRG mean?

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Asia Pacific Occupational Therapy Regional Group

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Role of APOTRG:

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  • Organizes Asia Pacific Occupational Therapy Regional Councils
  • Enhances communication, networking, and information exchange through meetings and conferences for OTs and organizations in Asia Pacific region
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Where and when was APOTRG founded?

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Kuala Lumpur, 1995

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Initiative members of APOTRG:

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  • Hong Kong
  • Indonesia
  • Japan
  • Korea
  • Malaysia
  • Philippines
  • Singapore
  • Taiwan
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APOTRG has been a member of WFOT since?

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2006

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