These web sites represent only a partial list of professional organizations
and regulating bodies having to do with the field of Occupational Therapy in
Texas.
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The American Occupational
Therapy Association , Inc. (AOTA)
The organization that represents the interest of the profession of Occupational
Therapy on a national level. They regulate the educational standards and
accredit all universities and schools offering programs to become an
Occupational Therapist or Occupational Therapy Assistant in the United
States. This process is under the auspices of the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE). The AOTA offers a wide
variety of Continuing Education programs throughout the US.
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Texas Occupational Therapy
Association, Inc. (TOTA)
The state association representing Texas Occupational therapists in matters
concerning legislation relative to the profession and consumers of our
services.
They offer a variety of continuing legislation relative to the profession and
consumers of our services. They offer a variety of continuing educational
opportunities throughout the
year, including the Mountain Central Conference held in the Fall.
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National Board for
Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. (NBCOT)
The certification examinations for both the Occupational Therapist and the
Occupational Therapy Assistant given by this organization following graduation
from an accredited program. Passing scores on the examination are accepted by the state of Texas
for a license to practice Occupational Therapy.
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Executive Council
of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners
You must apply for license as an Occupational Therapist or an Occupational
Therapy Assistant with this agency following graduation from an accredited
program in Occupational Therapy Assistant with this agency following
graduation from an accredited program in Occupational Therapy and having
successfully passed the national certification examination in order to
practice in the state of Texas. That includes using any title or
terminology implying that you are an Occupational Therapist or that you
provide Occupational Therapy in any way.