Acronyms
APTA
What is The American Physical Therapy Association
A group of like minded individuals coming together for a common purpose
professional organization
Level that focuses on world issues
Global
AJOT
American Journal of Occupational Therapy
Purpose that makes sure an educational institution teaches students the appropriate material?
What is Accreditation
TBOTE
Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
Professional organizations are ____________ to the progression of a profession such as occupational therapy.
What is important
Level that focuses on issues in the United States some organizations names indicate "American.."
national
AOTA
American Occupational Therapy Association
purpose that certifies a therapist to practice in their specified state and makes sure they follow specific rules & regulations
What is Licensure & Disciplinary Action
TSHA
Texas Speech Language Hearing Association
A type of fee that some organizations may enact on members to help their cause
Membership fee
Level that is specific to a small group of people in a region or area of the state.
local
IALP
International Association of Communication Sciences Disorders
purpose that creates a nationally recognized test for new graduates that they must pass in order to become a licensed therapist
Certifications & Exams
ASHA
American Speech Language Hearing Association
What month is Occupational Therapy Month
What is April
Level that is typically named after the state such as "Texas"
State
SOTA
Student Occupational Therapy Association
purpose that creates journals which are magazine like documents that have articles talking about evidenced based practices
Research & Scientific Pursuits
NBCOT
National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
What month is physical therapy month celebrated?
October
International may be a term used for an organization that indicates what level?
Global
ACOTE
Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
purpose that talks with law makers at the state or federal government level to pass laws in favor of rehabilitation sciences
What is lobbying