Occupational Tharapy organizations
- American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
- The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) 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.
- Australian Association of Occupational Therapists
- OT AUSTRALIA is the peak professional body representing the interests of Occupational Therapists across the country, OT AUSTRALIA strives to ensure that members consistently receive quality, responsive services that add significant value to their careers.
The Association also aims to support, promote and represent the profession of occupational therapy as a key element of the allied health sector in Australia.
- British Association/College of Occupational Therapists
- The British Association of Occupational Therapists (BAOT) is the professional body and trade union for occupational therapy staff in the UK.
The College of Occupational Therapists is a wholly owned subsidiary of BAOT and operates as a registered charity. It represents the profession nationally and internationally, and contributes widely to policy consultations throughout the UK. The College sets the professional and educational standards for occupational therapy. It provides leadership, guidance and information relating to research and development, education, practice and lifelong learning. In addition, 11 accredited specialist sections support expert clinical practice.
- Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists
- The Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists provides services, products, events and networking opportunities to assist occupational therapists achieve excellence in their professional practice. In addition CAOT provides national leadership to actively develop and promote the client-centred profession of occupational therapy in Canada and internationally.
- National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
- The National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. (NBCOT) is a not-for-profit credentialing agency that provides certification for the occupational therapy profession. NBCOT serves the public interest by developing, administering and continually reviewing a certification process that reflects current standards of competent practice in occupational therapy. We also work with state regulatory authorities, providing information on credentials, disciplinary actions, and regulatory and certification renewal issues.
- World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT)
- The World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) is the key international representative for Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy around the world and the official international organisation for the promotion of Occupational Therapy. Founded in 1952, WFOT currently has 66 member associations.