Welcome to the new DOTAonline.org website!
Delaware Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (DOTA) is the official state affiliate of the American Occupational Therapy
Association (AOTA) for the State of Delaware. We are individual
Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, OT Teachers, and
OT Students.
Unfamiliar with OT?
According to the AOTA, Occupational therapy is a science-driven, evidence-based profession that enables people of all ages to live life to
its fullest by helping them promote health and prevent—or live better with—illness, injury or disability.
Occupational therapists
and occupational therapy assistants work with people of all ages who,
because of physical, developmental, social, or emotional problems, need
specialized assistance to lead productive and satisfying lives. Occupational
Therapy differs from
physical therapy,
because OT deals not just with muscles and bones and injuries. OT deals in the practice of teaching patients how to live
their own life to the fullest capacity!
Practitioners must complete supervised clinical internships in a variety of health care settings, and pass a
national examination. Delaware, like most other states, also regulates occupational therapy practice.
In today's health care and social landscape, occupational therapy practitioners
work in the following six broad
areas of practice.
- Children and Youth
- Health and Wellness
- Mental Health
- Productive Aging
- Rehabilitation, Disability and Participation
- Work and Industry
Local News
- DOTA Board will meet Tuesday at 6:00 pm on Feb. 8, 2011, at Del
Tech, Wilmington. DOTA will provide some light refreshments. Students
are invited to participate, as well.
- Kelly Livingston has agreed to chair the Downstate District. Laura
Karlick has agreed to be vice-chair. We will be having regular meetings
in Sus*** county. Every 4th Thursday of the month an activity or
workshop will be held (except in November 2010). If you have any input, please let us know. Kelly can
be reached at 302-430-5706 or
Kelly
Livingston.
- 2011 Annual AOTA Conference & Expo, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, April 14 - 17, 2011 with
Pre-Conference Institutes on April 13.
- Ever wish you knew enough Spanish to be able to talk to your Spanish speaking clients? Follow
this link to the Delaware Technical
and Community College offering; "Spanish for the Medical Professional" or call 302-454-3956
- Check out “What’s New” with AOTA AudioInsight! AudioInsight offers AOTA members and non-members an
easy, relaxed way to earn 1.5 PDU’s-1.5 contact hours (NBCOT), 1.5 AOTA CEU’s and 1.5 CEU’s
for Delaware
Licensure. What better way to earn a CEU than in the comfort of your own home! Check it out at
www.aota.org/aiseminars for more information on the latest
and upcoming AudioInsight Seminars.
- Check out the latest from AOTA Press at www.AOTA.org!
- Sign up/Renew your AOTA membership on-line at www.AOTA.org.
AOTA membership provides CEU’s and resource material at a discount for members, build your credentials with
specialty certification options. AJOT and OT Practice keep you up to date on evidence based practice, provides resources,
topical newsletters, OT Search, listservs and access to the Wilma West Library. Special interest sections provide a
wide network of communities to support and involve you. (summarized from AOTA Flyer “Yes. This Really Works”)
- Free Microsoft Accessibility CD Set for OT’s at
Microsoft Accessibility CD Set Materials Available Online
Membership
There are lots of reasons why you should join the DOTA. And anyone can become a member! There are different
kinds of membership depending on your interests. You can
download the application here. Print it out and send it back along with your dues (see chart for
appropriate amount). Please make all checks payable to the Delaware Occupational Therapy Association and send
to DOTA, c/o Cheryl Murray, 1319 Floral Drive, Wilmington, DE 19810
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MEMBERSHIP
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YEARLY DUES
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Student
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$5.00
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COTA/L
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$35.00
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OTR/L
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$40.00
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Associate
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$50.00
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OTA 2-year
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$65
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OT 2-year
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$75
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Coming soon! Put your dues on your credit card or PayPal account.
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