American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
The American Occupational Therapy Association is the national professional association established in 1917 to represent the interests and concerns of occupational therapy practitioners and students of occupational therapy and to improve the quality of occupational therapy services. - See more at: http://www.aota.org/AboutAOTA.aspx#sthash.ZArAVxAk.dpuf
The American Occupational Therapy Association is the national professional association established in 1917 to represent the interests and concerns of occupational therapy practitioners and students of occupational therapy and to improve the quality of occupational therapy services. - See more at: http://www.aota.org/AboutAOTA.aspx#sthash.ZArAVxAk.dpuf
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
The American Physical Therapy Association is an individual membership professional organization representing more than 85,000 member physical therapists (PTs), physical therapist assistants (PTAs), and students of physical therapy. APTA seeks to improve the health and quality of life of individuals in society by advancing physical therapist practice, education, and research, and by increasing the awareness and understanding of physical therapy's role in the nation's health care system.
The mission of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), the principal membership organization representing and promoting the profession of physical therapy, is to further the profession's role in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of movement dysfunctions and the enhancement of the physical health and functional abilities of members of the public.
The American Physical Therapy Association is an individual membership professional organization representing more than 85,000 member physical therapists (PTs), physical therapist assistants (PTAs), and students of physical therapy. APTA seeks to improve the health and quality of life of individuals in society by advancing physical therapist practice, education, and research, and by increasing the awareness and understanding of physical therapy's role in the nation's health care system.
The mission of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), the principal membership organization representing and promoting the profession of physical therapy, is to further the profession's role in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of movement dysfunctions and the enhancement of the physical health and functional abilities of members of the public.
Wisconsin occupational Therapy Association (WOTA)
WOTA VISION STATEMENT
WOTA will bring vitality to the profession of occupational therapy in Wisconsin by committing to demonstrate value, create public awareness, provide advocacy, and anticipate change and foster proactive leadership.
WOTA MISSION STATEMENT
The Wisconsin Occupational Therapy Association is a voluntary professional organization, which represents and is committed to promoting the profession & professional services of Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants and the education of Occupational Therapy students in Wisconsin.
WOTA CORE VALUES
The Wisconsin Occupational Therapy Association Commits to these core values as guides for association decisions and actions in pursuing its vision, mission, and strategic planning.
WOTA VISION STATEMENT
WOTA will bring vitality to the profession of occupational therapy in Wisconsin by committing to demonstrate value, create public awareness, provide advocacy, and anticipate change and foster proactive leadership.
WOTA MISSION STATEMENT
The Wisconsin Occupational Therapy Association is a voluntary professional organization, which represents and is committed to promoting the profession & professional services of Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants and the education of Occupational Therapy students in Wisconsin.
WOTA CORE VALUES
The Wisconsin Occupational Therapy Association Commits to these core values as guides for association decisions and actions in pursuing its vision, mission, and strategic planning.
- Relevance: Relevance is required for the Wisconsin Occupational Therapy Association to be vital and valued as an organization. Association work and outcomes must be timely and responsive to consumers, members and other stakeholders.
- Integrity: Integrity is critical when communicating, interacting and making decisions. It is measured by respectful, inclusive, honest, accessible, open accountable and fiscally responsible behavior.
- Advocacy: Advocacy is essential so that health, human service and education policies and legislation effectively meet public need. The Wisconsin Occupational Therapy Association contributes the official voice of Occupational Therapy in Wisconsin.
- Professional Development: Continuing professional development and evidence-based practice are critical to ensure practitioner competence, association improvement and ultimately quality service to consumers.
- Collaboration: Broad collaboration of practitioners and strategic partnerships with stakeholders promotes better decisions, outcomes, and relationships than Individual efforts. Such mobilization ultimately strengthens both the profession and participants.
- Volunteerism: Volunteerism provides evidence of commitment to the profession as practitioners and students contribute time, talents, and monetary resources to the Wisconsin Occupational Therapy Association.
- Professional Identity: Professional identity is fostered by Occupational Therapy education programs and sustained through professional associations. Because this unique identity and perspective is ingrained in Occupational Therapy practitioners, it is readily apparent to
all who interact with them.
Wisconsin Physical Therapy Association (WPTA)
WPTA is a professional membership association serving physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, physical therapy students, and retired members of these professions. WPTA is a chapter of the American Physical Therapy
Association and has a membership of approximately 2400 individuals. The WPTA consist of 6 state districts, 19
committees, numerous different practicing specialists, many types of clinics, and an incredible number of passionate health care providers.
WPTA is a professional membership association serving physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, physical therapy students, and retired members of these professions. WPTA is a chapter of the American Physical Therapy
Association and has a membership of approximately 2400 individuals. The WPTA consist of 6 state districts, 19
committees, numerous different practicing specialists, many types of clinics, and an incredible number of passionate health care providers.
