Consumers
Looking for occupational therapy services for you or
your loved one? Interested in finding out how occupational
therapy can help?
Please visit the Consumer
section of the AOTA website
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Students
Interested in a career in occupational therapy? Find
out more in the student section of the AOTA website.
See a complete listing of occupational
therapy schools in Pennsylvania. |
What's
Happening @ POTA |
- Occupational Therapy Named One of Naton's 150 Best Recession-Proof Jobs!
- Read this article from AOTA for more information about OT, one of the best paying, fasting growing jobs
- COE Announces 2009 POTA Scholarship Recipients
The Commission on Education of POTA is pleased to announce the following scholarship recipients for 2009-2010:
- Alvernia University: Tiffany Barndt
- Chatham University: Janie Miller Knight
- Community College of Alleghany- Boyce: Susan Womer
- Duquesne University: Jamie Colbert
- Elizabethtown College: Jennifer Brizek
- Gannon University: Autum Marshall
- Misericordia University: Maura Musial
- PA College of Technology: Holly Montarsi
- Penn State- Berks: Heidi Eberly
- Penn State- Mont Alto: Kayla Hopkins
- Philadelphia University: Amy Schwab
- Saint Francis University: Aaron Corl
- Thomas Jefferson University: Felicia Herrera
- University of Pittsburgh: Michelle Anderson
- University of the Sciences: Caitlyn Capella
Scholarship recipients will be formally announced at the POTA Annual Conference in October. POTA and COE extend their congratulations to these fine scholars enrolled in occupational therapy programs across the Commonwealth. - Visit this POTA page for more details
- POTA Scholarship Fund
- POTA offers scholarships to students currently enrolled in accredited occupational therapy programs within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. One $1,000.00 scholarship will be awarded per institution to the one student meeting all application criteria and, subsequently, being approved to receive the scholarship through the Scholarship Selection Committee of POTA. Preference is given to OTR students enrolled in the last two years of an accredited or developing Master or doctoral degree program and to students enrolled in the last year of an OTA program.
All student information must be postmarked no later than March 15th.
- Visit this POTA page for more details
- POTA and Dynamic Learning Online - Bringing You Learning Opportunities
 POTA is working for YOU! POTA and Dynamic Learning Online have teamed up to provide POTA members with access to a variety of online learning opportunities. Through this partnership, POTA members can now access the full library of online courses through Dynamic Learning Online at discounted prices especially for YOU! To begin exploring these great educational modules, please visit www.pota.org/dynamiclearning.cfm (members only area). |
POTA News
AOTA Launches OT's New Brand for the 21st Century!
AOTA unveiled its new brand at the Annual Conference . . . Living Life To Its Fullest . . . to communicate what occupational therapy does. For more information visit http://www.aota.org
AOTA Update!
From April 8th to 11th the Representative Assembly (RA) held its annual meeting at AOTAs 88th Annual Conference in Long Beach, California. Over 60 agenda items were discussed and voted on. Although only the Representatives are voting members, all AOTA members can give feedback about the proposed motions and issues.
Visit the POTA News Page for the HIGHLIGHTS of the 2008 RA Meeting!
POTA DISTRICT IV WORKSHOP
Sat., march 29, 2008 at St. Francis University.
AOTA Specialty Certification
New AOTA Board Certifications in Gerontology, Mental Health, Pediatrics, and Physical Rehabilitation; and Specialty Certifications in Driving and Community Mobility; Environmental Modification; Feeding, Eating, and Swallowing; and Low Vision.
CarFIT Program
CarFit trainings are seeking occupational therapists to serve as event coordinators or skilled volunteers at CarFit sessions.
For full articles, visit the POTA News page!
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District News
Occupational Therapy Named One of Naton's 150 Best Recession-Proof Jobs!
Download
District V: May - June Newsletter
Download
Join us June 2nd at Flourtown Country Club for the District V Annual Banquet!
For more information on this event and other District V happenings, download the newsletter.
Registration for the banquet is due by May 22nd. Hope to see you there!
District V Annual Banquet Invitation
Download
Attention District V Members! Join us on June 2, 2009 for our annual banquet at Flourtown Country Club. Network with colleagues, listen to our keynote speaker, mingle with sponsors, and celebrate the end of another programming year! Download the invitation and send in your registration by 5/22/09.
Distict 7 Continuing Education
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Handwriting Without Tears Workshop, Tuesday December 9, 2008; see flyer for details
For past articles, visit the District News page!
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POTA
Online Job Bank
Visit the newest addition to POTA.org - our Online
Job Bank, dedicated to providing greater opportunities for Pennsylvania Occupational Therapists and those who hire occupational therapists.
Current postings:
| OT Full Time HealthSouth York |
HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital & Outpatient Centers |
York, PA |
| Occupational Therapists Needed | School Based & EI |
Invo HealthCare Associates, Inc. |
Throughout PA & Nationwide |
| Occupational Therapist |
Theraplay, Inc. |
Southeastern, PA |
| Occupational Therapists to Work in Schools and/or Preschools |
Austill's Rehabilitation Services, Inc. |
Southeastern PA |
For full ads, visit the POTA Online Job Bank page!
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Upcoming Events
| 07/28/09 |
Recognizing, Preventing, and Treating Geriatric Syndromes |
| 07/29/09 |
Recognizing, Preventing, and Treating Geriatric Syndromes |
| 07/30/09 |
Recognizing, Preventing, and Treating Geriatric Syndromes |
| 08/12/09 - 08/12/09 |
52 Practical Strategies for Aspergers Syndrome, Nonverbal Learning Disorder, and High-Functioning Autism |
| 08/13/09 - 08/13/09 |
52 Practical Strategies for Aspergers Syndrome, Nonverbal Learning Disorder, and High-Functioning Autism |
| 08/14/09 |
52 Practical Strategies for Aspergers Syndrome, Nonverbal Learning Disorder, and High-Functioning Autism |
For event descriptions, visit the POTA Calendar page! |
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