Professional Resources
American Occupational Therapy
Association
The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) is the nationally
recognized professional association of approximately 40,000 occupational
therapists, occupational therapy assistants, and students of occupational
therapy.
Wisconsin Occupational Therapy
Association
This association maintains accepted standards of professional
performance in occupational therapy, fosters research and the study
of the profession, and engages in other activities to further the
dissemination of knowledge about the practice of occupational therapy.
These objectives are accomplished by a structure that is built on
a solid financial base and by sound management principles in order
to facilitate the functioning of the organization and the active
participation of members as volunteers in the activities of the
organization.
National Board of Certified Occupational
Therapy
The National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy,
Inc. (NBCOT) is a not-for-profit credentialing agency that provides
certification for the occupational therapy profession. NBCOT serves
the public interest by developing, administering and continually
reviewing a certification process that reflects current standards
of competent practice in occupational therapy. We also work with
state regulatory authorities, providing information on credentials,
disciplinary actions, and regulatory and certification renewal issues.
US Department of
Labor - Occupational Therapy Statistics
The Bureau of Labor Statistics is the principal fact-finding
agency for the Federal Government in the broad field of labor economics
and statistics.