Intraprofessional Collaboration
Learn more about how intraprofessional OTA/OT communication and mutual trust are critical not only for the best outcomes for clients, but also for joy and fulfillment in the workplace.
This event is in two parts: an asynchronous pre-recorded video presentation, followed by an interactive discussion on Wednesday, May 1.
Intraprofessional Collaboration: The Distinctive OTA/OT Partnership
Occupational therapy is unique in its collaborative approach to practice. A client can experience the fullest depth and breadth of the profession when interacting with a competent, collaborative OTA/OT team. Learn more about how intraprofessional OTA/OT communication and mutual trust are critical not only for the best outcomes for clients, but also for joy and fulfillment in the workplace.
Event DetailsThis event is in two parts: an asynchronous pre-recorded video presentation, followed by an interactive discussion on Wednesday, May 1. We will email you the video presentation on April 24*. Please plan to watch it before the live discussion! The discussion will not be recorded.
*Registrations made after April 24 will receive the video link on a rolling, daily basis.
Learning Objectives
- Explore core competencies of intraprofessional collaboration to enhance understanding of this unique relationship in the profession
- Reflect on intraprofessional collaboration to promote understanding and enhanced professional relationships
Speaker Bio & Credentials
Amy Mahle, EdD, COTA/L, ROH
Amy Mahle is a servant leader, collaborator, and author who values and experiences joy by investing in people, uniting others, and inspiring them to take action towards meaningful projects and issues. She is driven by innovation, community engagement, creating a team-oriented culture, and a model of continuous improvement. She has held various volunteer leadership roles at state and national levels and is currently serving as an AOTA Board Director (2022 - 2025). In 2019, she received both the prestigious Roster of Honor and the OTA/OT Terry Brittell Award. Amy is the co-author/co-editor of the comprehensive textbook, Adult Physical Conditions: Intervention Strategies for Occupational Therapy Assistants. She has been a COTA/L for 17 years, and currently serves as the founding program chair of the OTA program at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College in Salisbury, NC.