About the World Federation og Occupational Therapists
The World Federation of Occupational Therapists
The World Federation of Occupational
Therapists is the official international organization for
the promotion of Occupationa Therapy. Founded
in 1952, WFOT currently has 55 member association.
WFOT Management
Structure
WFOT uses a programme management structure. There are
five programme areas which work together to meet the aims
and objectives of the organization. The work is carried out
by Programme Coordinators who oversee ongoing functions and
time limited work groups which are guided by specific costed
project plans.
The Executive meet
every year and the Council meets every two years to facilitate
the work of the organization.
WFOT Programme Areas
- Executive Programmes
- Education and Research
- International Cooperation
- Promotion & Development
- Standards & Quality
International Contacts
WFOT maintains liaison with the
World Health Organisation (WHO) and the other international
(non-governmental) health organizations. Coordinators, named
by the Executive for different regions, are responsible for
maintaining contact.
Membership
Organisation Membership
A country which has an Occupational Therapy Association
with an approved constitution and educational programme may
become a full member of WFOT.
Associate Membership
A country with an approved constitution can become an
associate member of WFOT.
Individual Membership
Through their national organizations qualified occupational
therapists can become individual members of WFOT and receive
the WFOT Bulletin.
Publications
- Constitution and Standing Orders
- Minimum Standards for the Education of
Occupational Therapists
- The Development and Management of an Occupational
Therapy Service
- Requirements for the Employment of Occupational
Therapists in Member Countries of WFOT
- Organisation of a Professional Association
of Occupational Therapists
- Directory of Information for Student Exchange
within Member Countries of WFOT
- Code of Ethics for Occupational Therapists
- Definitions of Occupational Therapy &
WFOT Glossary
- A Chronicle of the World Federation of
Occupational Therapists
- WFOT Bulletin (bi-annual)
- WFOT Promotional Pamphlets
About Occupational Therapy
About the World Federation
of Occupational Therapists
Code of Ethics
Funding & Funds
WFOT is funded through subscriptions from member countries
and individuals. Donations and bequests are welcomed.
WFOT Foundation
Fund provides opportunities for occupational therapists to
extend their knowledge, gain specialised skills and mature
professionally through study and research.
Information
For further information please write to the WFOT Honorary
Secretary or to the WFOT Delegate of your National Occupational
Therapy Association:
WFOT Secretariat
PO Box 30
Forrestfield
Western Australia 6058
Australia
e-post: wfot@multiline.com.au
Fax: 61 8 9453
9746
Linker til relaterte dokumenter:
WFOTs
Strategic Plan 2007 – 2012 kan lastes ned her (pdf i eget
vindu).
List
of collaboration between WFOT, WHO and other NGO’s for the
period 2005-2007 kan lastes ned her (i eget vindu).
Linker til andre sider:
Individuelt medlemskap
i WFOT, brev fra presidenten i WFOT
NETFs medlemskap i WFOT og COTEC
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