The mission of the West Virginia Occupational Therapy Association (WVOTA) is to help support, protect and advocate for the Occupational Therapy professionals who practice within this state. WVOTA also strives to support research standards of practice as established by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).
Why be a Member?
- To serve and support the interests of its members
- To maintain the integrity of the profession
- To become involved proactively in Occupational Therapy legislative issues
- To ensuring our state association financial stability
- To serve and educate the community of what occupational therapy practice is
Benefits to Membership
The West Virginia Occupational Therapy Association is a non-profit organization with volunteers that encompasses professionals within the community. WVOTA represents occupational therapy to the public, we engage in activities to advocate for the profession legislatively, and strive to provide continuing education for all occupational therapy practitioners.
- PROFESSIONAL GROWTH
- CONTINUING EDUCATION
WVOTA WEB SITE
- Frequent updates on professional and membership activities
- Information on State and Federal related issues
- Information on reimbursement issues
- Frequently updated continuing education listings
- Frequently updated employment listings
- Access to WVOTA executive members
ADVOCACY FOR YOUR PROFESSION
- Advocacy to protect occupational therapy
- Representation at the State House to support and promote best practice
- Your official link to WVBOT and AOTA
- Close monitor with current legislation with assistance of AOTA efforts
STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES
- Discounted rate to WVOTA conferences
- Networking opportunities
- Scholarship opportunities
Your participation MATTERS in the state of West Virginia
Join an enthusiastic leadership team!
1. FINANCE Committee
2. LEGISLATIVE Committee
3. MEMBERSHIP Committee
4. NOMINATING Committee
5. PROGRAM Committee
6. PUBLIC RELATIONS Committee
7. RECOGNITION Committee
For more information on how legislative information of WV legislative process: check on this site http://www.mtstcil.org/skills/wvleg-intro.html
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