The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) has recently announced that a new autism resources micro-site is now available for easy access to all AOTA information, continuing education, publications, research, and consumer information. It is such a comprehensive site that you are sure to find almost anything about Autism. I am sure it will be a valuable source of information for therapists and consumers alike, and certainly much more interesting than vitamins for men.
Click on the image above to be visit AOTA’s autism resources micro-site.
I have received this letter from the NBCOT’s president/CEO, Mr Paul Grace.
Medicare Part B therapy caps expired on December 31, 2009 and went back into place on January 1, 2010 eliminating the exceptions process. This has come about as a result of Congressional failure to act on health reform in a timely manner.
Your help is needed NOW to force Congress to address this important issue.
It is imperative that ACTION to repeal the cap or extend the exceptions process be taken IMMEDIATELY. Extending the exceptions process will prevent the rationing of care for clients in dire need of occupational therapy services.
Contact your Congressional representatives today and urge them to take action on the Cap because thousands of Medicare beneficiaries are currently reaching the Cap. You can access the name(s) and contact information for your Congressional representative(s) by clicking here. You can also call your Members of Congress using the Capitol Switchboard at: (202) 224-3121 and tell them Congress needs to extend the therapy cap exceptions process that expired on December 31, 2009.
So before you go and read on ephedra diet pill, make sure to do your part and contribute to this worthy cause first.
Beginning February 22, 2010 NBCOT will post exam-related study questions every Monday morning on the NBCOT Facebook page.
At the time of the posting, NBCOT will not provide the correct responses. Instead, they are encouraging OT and OTA students who are preparing for the NBCOT certification exams to conduct a threaded discussion based on the item. Discussion topics can include:
• What is the correct answer?
• What is the rationale for the correct answer?
• Why are the other response options incorrect?
• What validated domain and task area does this item represent?
• Where can information about the content of the item be found?
Then every Friday morning NBCOT will post the correct responses, rationales, and references for the items posted earlier in the week.
Click here to connect with other students while engaging in this interactive study forum!
Forums like this will definitely be appreciated by all those who are preparing for the exams. I guess you do what the most that you can to get better prepared without running the risk of getting treatment for adult acne caused by all the stress.
Just spreading the word.
On January 12th 2010, a powerful earthquake (7.3 on the Richter scale) struck Haiti. It is estimated that 200’000 persons died and the number of injuries is increasing steadily. Although no precise figures are available, it is evident that the need is very high.
CBM is working in Haiti since about 30 years and supports five national partners. in various locations. The partners in Port-au-Prince have all been affected and are currently trying to plan their recovery.
In the aftermath of the earthquake it is estimated that more than 200’000 persons have been injured, and among them about 1/3 will potentially develop secondary disabilities. The lack of professional Physical Therapy in Haiti does not allow proper rehabilitation.
To prevent disability following serious injuries and to maximise the recovery capacity of persons with new disabilities through the provision of physical rehabilitation at hospitals and later community level, CBM’s International Office in Bensheim is accepting applications for Physiotherapists/Occupational Therapists.
Application deadline is on 24 February 2010. For more information, click on the following link: Haiti Vacancy for OT and PT. Nothing more worthwhile than being able to lend a hand to the less fortunate, we reckon, so put away that electronic cigarette for now and have a good think about this.
Source: WFOT
Better late than never! Our warmest congratulations to all newly licensed Filipino therapists. You certainly put your textbooks to good use! 
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 230 out of 542 passed the Physical and Occupational Therapists Licensure Examinations given by the Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy in the cities of Manila and Cebu this January 2010.
The members of the Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy who gave the licensure examinations are Dr. Reynaldo R. Rey-Matias, Chairman; Raul G. Agustin, Marylynn B. Querouz and Bernadette M. Reyes, Members.
The results were released in two (2) working days from the last day of examinations.
Registration for the issuance of Professional Identification Card (ID) and Certificate of Registration will start on Friday, February 5, 2010 but not later than February 19, 2010. Those who will register are required to bring the following: duly accomplished Oath Form or Panunumpa ng Propesyonal, current Community Tax Certificate (cedula), 2 pieces passport size picture (colored with white background and complete name tag), 1 piece 1” x 1” picture (colored with white background and complete name tag), 2 sets of metered documentary stamps and 1 short brown envelope with name and profession; and to pay the Initial Registration Fee of P600 and Annual Registration Fee of P450 for 2010-2013. Successful examinees should personally register and sign in the Roster of Registered Professionals.
The oathtaking ceremony of the successful examinees in the said examinations as well as the previous ones who have not taken their Oath of Professional will be held before the Board on Sunday, February 28, 2010 at 1:00 o’clock in the afternoon at the SMX Convention Center Mall of Asia, Pasay City.
Registration for membership with the Philippine Physical Therapy Association, Inc. (PPTA) and Occupational Therapy Association of the Philippines, Inc. (OTAP) will take place after registration as a Professional with the Board and the Commission.
Related Links:
Performance of Physical Therapy Schools for January 2010
Performance of Occupational Therapy Schools for January 2010
Top Ten Physical Therapy Examinees for January 2010
Top Ten Occupational Therapy Examinees for January 2010
List of successful examinees for the Physical and Occupational Therapy Licensure Examination for January 24-25, 2010
Source: PRC
