VOTA's Communities of Practice | What is the purpose of a CoP?
CoP Facilitator Guide |
Adult
The Adult Community of Practice (CoP) is a group of OTs and OTAs from around the state who gather virtually to share experiences & ideas as well as collaborate about practice. Practitioners come from a variety of practice areas including acute care, rehab, home health, long term care, and outpatient. Our meetings offer opportunities to talk about practice challenges, learn from guest speakers, and review current evidence. | Mental HealthThis CoP is open to anyone looking to help advance OT's role in mental health throughout the lifespan. Topics include advocacy, the unique roles of OT in mental health. trauma informed care, and more! Together we hope to open the discussion around increasing OTs presence and involvement in mental health settings and promote the impact of mental health in all practice areas to enhance holistic care and improve function. | PediatricThe Pediatric CoP is an opportunity for OT practitioners who work with children and adolescents to meet virtually and discuss a variety of pediatric topics, learn from guest speakers, share experiences, and collaborate with peers. This CoP is designed for OTs and OTAs who are passionate about working with individuals between birth to 21 years of age, and who want to feel energized by learning and sharing wisdom in a supportive pediatric space. We look forward to collaborating with you! |
School-BasedThe School CoP is for practitioners to share experiences and ideas as well as collaborate about school-based practice. Topics include legislation, inclusion, collaboration, IEPs, and more. Our meetings offer opportunities to talk about practice challenges, learn from guest presenters, and review current evidence. | Women’s HealthThis CoP provides a platform where like-minded individuals can connect to discuss the role expansion and advocacy work of OTPs in addressing factors that are unique to supporting the health of women, representing a broad range of backgrounds and with different life stories, within medical, educational, and community-based settings. |
Communities of Practice Calendar of Events
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Schedule Update! CoPS are transitioning to a new schedule! Each month, a different CoP will meet on the third Tuesday at 7:00pm. You will be able to participate in a variaty of discussions across the lifespan and practice settings. | Current CoP Offerings: Stay tunded for more infomationMay: Women's Health CoP June: July: Pediatric CoP August: Women's Health CoP September: October: Pediatric CoP & Women's Health CoP collaborative |