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What are the 4 professional aspects and centennial vision?

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1) professional engagement
2) professional development
3) evidence-based practice
4) global networking

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What is professional engagement?

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Act of participating in one profession to enhance the knowledge, skills or strengths of an individual or group

OTs seek resources that enhance the connection b/n clinician and client and OTs around the world

3
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What is professional development?

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Advancement of knowledge, skills and expertise to succeed in or demonstrate professional growth in a particular profession

4
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What is evidence-based practice?

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Integration of research, clinical experience and client preferences in clinical decision making

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What is global networking?

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The communication and connection with resources, groups , or populations from all over the world

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What are trade associations in OT and examples?

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An organization founded and funded by members of a profession that operate in a specific industry

Ex’s: 
AOTA
WFOT
AOTF
NYSOTA
Council for OT for the European Countries
7
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What association is the international leader of the OT profession and composed of 80 National OT professional organizations globally?

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World Federation of OT (WTOF)

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What is the Occupational Therapy Global Day of Service?

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An annual even in which OTs participate in community service and promote the profession within the community

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What is the occupational therapy virtual exchange (OT24Vx)?

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Annual virtual conference that is free to anyone with internet, which promotes OT for 24 hours through virtual presentations

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What organization established accreditation standards for doctoral, masters and associate level programs and is recognized as the accrediting agency for OT education by the US DOE and the council for higher education accreditation?

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ACOTE

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What is the America’s occupations therapy political action committee (AOTPAC)?

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A voluntary, nonprofit committee formed by AOTA to raise and contribute money to the campaigns of candidates to advance the groups interest

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What are the benefits of becoming an AOTA member?

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Subscriptions to a monthly journal

Discounted continuing education

Access to professional resources including a job link website and access to insurance rates for clinical practice

Educational opportunities online and in person workshops

Annual conference in April

13
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What are some examples of AOTAs multicultural groups?

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Asian/ Pacific Heritage OT Association

National Black OT Caucus

Network for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender concerns in OT

Network of OT practitioners with disability and their supporters

OT network for native Americans

Orthodox Jewish OT Chavrusa

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What is the American OT foundation (AOTF)?

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501(c)(3) charitable, scientific and educational organization that supports OT research, by increasing the understanding of the relationship between health and occupation

Grants and scholarships to others who create research and programs to support mission

AOTF and AOTA work closely to advance in research, education and leadership

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What are the 7 journals that promote the OT practice?

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1) American journal of OT (AJOT)
2) Canadian journal of OT (CJOT)
3) British journal of OT (BJOT)
4) OTJR: occupation, participation, and health
5) OT International
6) Australian OT journal (AOTJ)
7) Scandinavian journal of OT (SJOT)