Building a Better Relationship: What OTAs Want OTs to Know

March 27, 2024, 7:00PM-8:30PM CDT

Virtual Meeting via Zoom

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About this event: Join a live panel discussion for an open, engaging conversation about building a better relationship between an OT and OTA. A short presentation will be provided followed by an open discussion with a panel of OT and OTA practitioners about a variety of topics including tips on building a collaborative relationship, regulations around Supervision of OTAs, the differences in OT and OTA educational programs, the role of OTAs, and an OTAs opportunities for advancement in non-traditional settings specialty areas/certifications.

Objectives:

1. Understand ways to build and improve a collaborative supportive relationship between an OT and OTA.
2. Provide interactive feedback from OTAs and OTs about experiences of OT/OTA relationships.  
3. Learn ways an OTA can contribute to the field of Occupational Therapy. 
4. Review the regulations of OTA Supervision and an OTAs role.

Panelists: Ashley Robertson, COTA/L, C-AAT; Rhonda Welty, COTA/L; Piper Sesan, OTD, OTR/L; Whitney Pendergrass, COTA/L; Emily Tan, B.A, COTA/L

Free for members and non-members