Our Mission: On behalf of its members and the public, the South Carolina Occupational Therapy Association promotes and advances the profession of occupational therapy in the service of society.
Centennial Vision: We envision that occupational therapy is a powerful, widely recognized, science-driven, and evidence-based profession with a globally connected and diverse workforce meeting society's occupational needs.

Welcome to the SCOTA web site!

Welcome to our new website! As an OT professional you have taken another step towards your independence. You have surpassed many milestones and reached many goals in your development. Think of the people you have touched and the influence your voice holds on lives. Now think of the power of many OT professionals networking together to learn and share ideas, to help our profession from your desktop to the state level.

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Join SCOTA

SCOTA is designed to provide you with the support and information you need to practice in our ever-changing healthcare environment. As a member of SCOTA, you are providing the necessary support and financial investment to help keep our wonderful profession sound, while enjoying the numerous benefits it provides. SCOTA members will have access to the members only area where you can network, exchange ideas, and share experiences.  There is also a tool for tracking your continuing education hours with automatic reminders when your certification is coming up. Members also have access to district meetings and discounted conferences/workshops with CEU opportunities. The list of tangible and intangible benefits goes on and on… Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns. Wishing you success in improving the quality of life of those whom you treat. May SCOTA help you in that mission.

Holly Sutcliffe, OTR
Corresponding Secretary
Membership Chairperson

How can you join?

To join we need a completed application and membership dues for the first year. Please contact us for more information or download a copy of the application form here.   You can pay for your membership online by clicking here and save $5!

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Haiti - PT / OT Volunteers Needed

On behalf of another organization, Health Volunteers Overseas (HVO) is seeking 15 Physical and Occupational Therapists to provide direct care for people injured and disabled in Haiti’s devastating earthquake.  Therapists are needed in hospital settings to help people recover from their injuries, avoid secondary complications, and prevent or mitigate long-term disability.  Some therapists will provide services in displaced persons camps and other community-based settings. 

Direct care positions require a commitment of at least 6 weeks.  Project Managers need to commit to at least 8 months in Haiti. 

Minimum Qualifications

  • At least 3 years professional experience as licensed PT or OT
  • Must have a current license
  • Must have experience working internationally in low income countries, preferably in emergency/disaster relief
  • French and/or Creole language skills preferred
  • Willingness to work 12 hour days under extremely stressful conditions
  • Willingness to live in a tent, and survive on rationed food and water
  • Must have a valid passport

These are paid positions – living expenses and stipend of approximately $3400 per month.

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CAPS Information (Certified Aging in Place Specialist)

For those who were not at the Fall Conference, CAPS stands for Certified Aging in Place Specialist. There are courses that are already going to be offered in SC.

For certification, one needs to take and pass a test on 3 courses: 
  • Marketing and Communication Strategies for Aging and Accessibility (CAPS I): background on the older adult population; communication techniques; common remodeling expenditures and projects; accessing the aging-in-place remodeling market
  • Design/Build Solutions for Aging and Accessibility (CAPS II): codes and standards; common barriers and solutions; product ideas and resources
  • Business Management for Building Professionals: strategies and techniques for building a competitive, sustainable remodeling business; case studies and interactive exercises (holders of certain certifications are exempt from this course*) (http://www.nahb.org)
The Business Management course information is as follows:
February 24 in Greenville (www.hbaofgreenville.com/pdfs/CGP%202%2010.pdf) It's a little confusing as they are using this one form for the Business Management class AND a Green Building class, but there is a checkbox to sign up for the Business class only.
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Graduation and Recertification Fees:
  • Graduation Fees:
    • $145.00 members
    • $245.00 non-members
  • Annual renewal fees: 
    • $55.00 members
    • $80.00 non-members
Further information on the CEUs required (12 for 3 years) is located on the National Homebuilders Association website. (http://www.nahb.org)
The other 2 core courses will be offered in Columbia on May 24th and 25th.  Further information is forthcoming on these classes.  We are working on getting discounts for a group which would allow for membership fees rather than non membership fees.  I will post more information on that as it becomes available to me.
Please check back on this site for more information as I will post it as it becomes available.  
Registration for the Business Management classes is currently available. Take advantage of this opportunity for professional growth.

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Message from the President

Welcome to the SCOTA webpage! Thank you for taking the time to see what SC OT practitioners are doing! This site has been designed with practitioners, students, educators, and the public in mind. It is our goal to provide current information on how to access OT services within the state of SC, how to find other practitioners with the same interest area or the same geographical area, how to access OT/OTA schools within the state, and to provide opportunities for student and practitioner networking.
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