Master of Occupational Therapy Program - Governors State University

Occupational Therapy Organizations
GSU Occupational Therapy (OT) Student Club – Membership in this organization
is open to all students who are attending Governors State University. Students
who are enrolled in the Occupational Therapy Program are strongly encouraged
to become members and actively participate in the club. For additional
information about the club and the schedule of activities, students may contact
the club adviser, Patti Kalvelage MS, OTR/L at 708.534.7294 or
pkalvelage@govst.edu.
Pi Theta Epsilon – Pi Theta Epsilon (PTE) is the national honor society for
occupational therapists sponsored by the American Occupational Therapy
Foundation (AOTF). Established in 1958, at the University of New Hampshire
(UNH), Pi Theta Epsilon has evolved into a nationally recognized organization
with purposes of which all occupational therapists can be proud and with a
structure that supports these purposes and the resulting programs. The
Governors State University chapter is Gamma Kappa and was chartered by PTE
in 2007. For additional information about the honor society and the schedule of
activities, students may contact the Pi Theta Epsilon advisor Dr. Beth Cada
Ed.D., OTR/L, FAOTA at 708- 534-7295 bcada@govst.edu
Illinois Occupational Therapy Association – The IOTA is the state professional
organization for occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants.
Membership in this organization is recommended. There are numerous benefits
to joining IOTA. Membership can help you achieve higher levels of knowledge
and expertise in occupational therapy practice. Student members have the
opportunity to attend district membership meetings, receive the Communiqué
newsletter and annual membership directory, and attend professional continuing
education at discounted rates.
http://ilota.org/
American Occupational Therapy Association - The AOTA is the national,
professional organization for occupational therapists and occupational therapy
assistants. Membership in this organization is recommended. Student
membership gives student’s access to the American Occupational Therapy
Journal online and many other professional resources. http://www.aota.org/