Membership

The Association of Caribbean Occupational Therapists –ACOT was formed in 1991 with a small group of committed OTs who recognized the need to forge alliances within the region to advance the profession of Occupational Therapy in the Caribbean.

The objectives of ACOT include:

• Encourage the development of the profession in the Caribbean
• Promote the establishment of an Occupational Therapy training programme in the English-speaking Caribbean
• Link with regional governments and NGOs to expand the scope of the profession
• Facilitate professional growth and development through scientific conferences, workshops and continuing education programmes
• Provide communication links and support systems among Caribbean Occupational Therapists many of whom work in extreme professional isolation
• Publish a newsletter regularly to exchange technical and professional information
• Establish links with the World Federation of Occupational Therapists and with national Occupational Therapy associations
• Organize professional scientific conferences to promote dialogue and expand therapeutic knowledge and expertise.

We are  in the process of expanding our horizon and incorporating other countries of the Caribbean so the Association can benefit from further expertise and share a common vision amongst Caribbean OTs. So far, ACOT encompasses the following countries: Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica, Cayman Islands, Guyana, and St. Lucia. We have associate members in Canada and The United States.

There are three categories of members of ACOT:

1. National Association Membership - For regional Occupational Therapy Associations
2. Ordinary Members – Occupational therapists who are qualified professional members of a WFOT member country national association, or who have graduated from a WFOT-recognized Occupational Therapy education programme and completed fieldwork approved by WFOT and who are employed within the legal requirements of the laws of the region.
3. Honourary Members- Persons who have rendered outstanding service to ACOT or who have made some notable contribution to the health or welfare of humanity.
4. Associate Members- Students and other persons interested in Occupational Therapy

Ordinary ACOT membership fees are only US$25.00 per year (US$15.00 for associates) and payment can be made by bank draft or money order. Cheques should be made payable to Association of Caribbean Occupational Therapists.
Fill out an application form if you are interested in joining. Please return the completed form along with your membership fees to your ACOT Representative or ACOT addresses listed.
Download Membership Application Form below
Upon receipt of payment, you will receive:

• A copy of the ACOT constitution
• A membership card
• Current copy of the quarterly newsletter
• Membership pin (US$5)
• A contact directory for current members

All communication is administered via email. We welcome any questions and clarification on membership issues. Please contact us at: acotmembership@gmail.com
Looking forward to you joining us as we seek to continue to advance to objectives of ACOT.
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Yours sincerely,

ACOT Executive

Membership Application Form