The different departments of the College work together on strategic and operational objectives
This section of site summaries the key responsibilities of the different College departments. The College is a charity and wholly owned subsidiary of The British Association of Occupational Therapists which is the professional body representing occupational therapy staff in the United Kingdom. The College plays a crucial role in promoting the profession and meeting the professional needs of occupational therapy staff in the UK.
Its activities include:
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Marketing has responsibility for promoting occupational therapy to consumers, service commissioners and other health professionals
The marketing department also promotes members benefits, organises events and publications and annual conference. The department is also responsible for the corporate image.
Research and Development has responsibility for research and development, research governance, information management and library and information services
Research and Development officers undertake strategic activities to promote occupational therapy research in the UK, and disseminate relevant information to members.
Professional Practice supports the Professional Practice Board, Practice Publications Group, the Specialist Sections Business and Clinical Fora and Consultant Occupational Therapists Group
The aims of the Professional Practice team are:
- promoting excellence in practice (e.g. practice guideline development)
- providing professional advice and information (e.g. professional enquiry service, the Consultancy Service)
- influencing policy and stakeholders (e.g. responding to consultations and ensuring occupational therapy is represented on key government work groups)
- encouraging lifelong learning through practice-based conferences and study days (e.g. Social Services conferences, Marketing your Service)
The Membership and External Affairs Department is responsible for developing and delivering an annual member-centred operational plan
The main activities of the Membership and External Affairs Department are about understanding the needs of members and translating this knowledge into developing existing products and services and introducing new ones in close collaboration with a wide range of colleagues.
