AOTA's Occupational Therapy Channel
AOTA's Occupational Therapy Channel
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Podcasts and chats from the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), which has represented occupational therapy since 1917.
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Examines critical issues in occupational therapy including rural health access, assistive technology innovation through 3D printing, intraprofessional collaboration, and the role of OT in mental health. Episodes also intersect with national initiatives such as health equity celebrations during Black History Month and focus on practical strategies for addressing burnout and compassion fatigue in clinical settings.
Podcasts and chats from the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), which has represented occupational therapy since 1917.
What does it mean to think globally as an occupational therapy practitioner? On today’s episode, we sit down with three internationally recognized leaders: Samantha Shann, MSc, PGCert, Dip COT (UK), FRCOT, President of the World Federation of Occupational Therapists, Ginny Stoffel, PhD, OT, FAOTA, AOTA Delegate to WFOT, and Douglene Jackson, PhD, OTR/L, LMT, ATP, CYT, FAOTA Alternate AOTA Delegate to WFOT, to explore the mission and impact of the World Federation of Occupational Therapists. Together, we dive into:
- WFOT’s global role and its upcoming 75th anniversary in 2027
- How practitioners and students can become members, volunteer, and engage in international OT initiatives
- Signature resources like the Occupational Therapy Workforce Resource Hub and Human Resources Project 2024
- The growing collaboration between AOTA and WFOT and how that partnership is shaping the future
- World OT Day (October 27): its origins, themes, and how to get involved
- What to expect from the WFOT Congress in 2026
Whether you’re an occupational therapy student curious about global opportunities or a seasoned practitioner ready to expand your impact, this episode offers practical ways to connect, contribute, and celebrate the worldwide OT community. Learn more at: https://wfot.orghttps://www.aota.org/events/calendar/world-ot-day
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