2017 History of Occupational Therapy Proposal Template

2017 History of Occupational Therapy Proposal Template

This document is a sample template and is not intended for proposal submission. You must complete the online submission process in order for your proposal to enter the review process and be considered for presentation at the AOTA Annual Conference & Expo.

Policies Governing Accepted Proposals

I agree to the following statements:

 Once a proposal is accepted, changes to the proposal cannot be made.

 AOTA reserves the right to assign the day and time that accepted proposals will be scheduled. In addition, AOTA reserves the right to publish any submission, in whole or in part, in any form by any printed, visual, auditory, or electronic means.

 All OT, OTA, and student speakers whose proposals are accepted for presentation must register for at least one day of the conference.

 Notification will be sent by e-mail by mid-October 2016 regarding acceptance of proposals. Notifications not acknowledged by the due date will result in a session being dropped from the final program.

 The exclusive promotion or sale of goods, services, or products during educational sessions at conference is prohibited. Speakers who are found to be engaging in such practices will have their sessions halted.

Copyrights, Royalties, and Trademarks. Speaker warrants that no literary or artistic work or other property protected by copyright will be performed, reproduced, or used, nor will the name of any entity protected by trademark be reproduced or used by Speaker during your speech and presentation (including but not limited to any exhibits, movie clips, videos, or graphics) unless Speaker has obtained written permission from the copyright or trademark holder. Speaker covenants to comply strictly with all laws respecting copyright, royalties, and trademarks. Speaker shall indemnify and hold AOTA, its officers, agents, and employees harmless from all claims, losses, and damages (including court costs and attorney fees) with respect to any such copyright, royalty, or trademark rights.

 Each presentation room will be preset with the following equipment:

1-Laptop with DVD Drive and Microsoft Office
1-Handheld Wireless Podium Microphone
1-Wired Floor Microphone
1-Wired Head Table Microphone
1-Hard-wired internet access for your presentation

 The same e-mail address must be used when submitting multiple submissions.

 I understand and accept the policies and deadlines for proposal submission.

History of Occupational Therapy Proposal

History of Occupational Therapy Proposalsare in areas of historical significance and milestones in leadership, professional education, clinical practices and regulation. Examination of the past provides insights into the present. The learning objectives should be clearly stated, and should relate to improved understanding or application of knowledge relevant to any aspect of occupational therapy history.

Proposal Title

DO NOT USE ALL CAPS. Please do not use abbreviations in the title.

You are limited to 150 characters for the proposal title (including spaces).

Title:

Session Format

•Historyof OT Panel: Three to four historical submissions will be grouped together as a History of OT Panel with 15 additional minutes for facilitated discussion. Total session length is 60 minutes or 90 minutes. Each participant will present for 15 minutes.

•Poster: Displayed on an 8’ wide x 4’ tall bulletin board. Posters will be on display during a designated 2-hour time period. Presenters are required to be with their poster for the entire 2-hour block of time.

* Please choose the session format for your proposal:

☐History of OT Panel

☐Poster

Consider for Poster

In the event that there is not enough space for my submission to be scheduled as a part of a History of OT Panel, I would like for it to be considered as a Poster.
Please Select:

Level of Material

Introductory level is geared to practitioners with little or no knowledge of the subject matter. Focus is on providing general introductory information.
Intermediate level is geared to practitioners with a general working knowledge of current practice trends and literature related to the subject matter. Focus is on increasing knowledge and competent application of the subject matter.
Advanced level is geared to practitioners with a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter based on current theories and standards of practice as well as current literature and research. Focus is on recent advances and trends, and/or research applications. It is expected that a high-level of participation by attendees is encouraged during this session.

Please select:

Introductory
Intermediate
Advanced

Please state why you selected this level:

Primary Category

Please select a primary category that best describes your proposal.

☐ History of Leaders, Profession, Practice

Secondary Category

Please choose the secondary focus that best describes your proposal. AOTA reserves the right to change submitter’s Secondary Category selection

☐Academic Education
☐Advocacy
☐Administration & Management
☐Chronic Conditions
☐Cognition
☐Developmental Disabilities
☐Driving & Community Mobility
☐Early Childhood
☐Environmental Modifications
☐Feeding, Eating, & Swallowing
☐Fieldwork Education
☐General & Professional Issues
☐Gerontology
☐Hands & Upper Extremity / ☐Health & Wellness
☐Home Health
☐International & Cultural Issues
☐Low Vision
☐Mental Health
☐Oncology
☐Physical Rehabilitation
☐Primary Health Care
☐Private Practice
☐Research
☐School Systems
☐Sensory Integration/Sensory Processing
☐Technology
☐Work & Industry

AOTA Board Certification or Specialty Certification

Do you currently have AOTA Board Certification or Specialty Certification?

AOTA Representative Assembly

Are you a member of the Representative Assembly?

Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
Are you a member of ACOTE?

Religious Conflict

This session can be presented on a Saturday (no religious conflicts)?

Mobility Accommodations
Do any of the speakers have a mobility need that would require them to use a ramp or lift to gain access to the riser?

Learning Objectives

Should complete the statement: “At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to”:

Please identify up to 3learning objectives.

*Objective 1:

Objective 2:

Objective 3:

Abstract Synopsis

Character Maximum Limit: 300 (including spaces)

Summarize the major points of your abstract and describe how this topic will assist in understanding the history of occupational therapy.If your proposal is accepted, this information will be published in the AOTA Annual Conference & Expo mobile app and MUST be submitted ready for publication.

Abstract Synopsis:

Abstract
Character Maximum Limit: 3,800 (including spaces)

The scoring of your proposal depends upon following the submission criteria closely and completely. Reviewers will use this information to score your submission.

Review Criteria for History of Occupational Therapy Proposals

Topic demonstrates relevance to occupation—based practice including methods, technology, leadership, associations, laws, regulations, standards and public awareness.
Evidence of primary literature review
Analysis is based on demonstrated understanding of historical context
Examination is systematic and reflective
Learning objectives are appropriate and clearly stated
Abstract synopsis articulates purpose and content of presentation
Level of material is appropriate for the identified target audience (e.g. Introductory, Intermediate, Advanced)
References reflect a depth of historical understanding relative to the submission
Proposal is coherent

Note: Character count is used NOT word count!POINTS MAY BE DEDUCTED FOR EXCEEDING THE NOTED CHARACTER COUNTS.

Abstract:

References

References to the literature should be formatted using APA style. A minimum of 2 references is required for History of OT proposals. A maximum of 5 references can be submitted.

References:

Contributing Authors
Please list contributing authors to this proposal. Contributing authors are persons who have contributed to the development and content of the proposal but will NOT be presenting onsite at the Annual Conference. Contributing authors will be listed in the Onsite Program Guide and the AOTA Annual Conference & Expo mobile app.
List as “FirstNameLastName, Credentials.”NOTE: Ensure that spelling, capitalization, and sequence are correct (e.g., PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA). Please DO NOT use periods in credentials. AOTA does not recognize credentials such as “OTS” or “PhD(C),” which identifies students in pursuit of a degree not yet earned.
Example Listing: William Smith, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA
Contributing Authors:
Speaker(s) Qualifications
Character Count Limit: 400 (including spaces)
Please include a brief statement about qualifications of the speaker(s) relative to the proposed topic. DO NOT include names or affiliations of speakers or authors. During the final selection of proposals, qualifications of the speaker(s) may be considered when more than one proposal addresses the same or similar topic area.
Speaker(s) Qualifications:
Primary Speaker
The author information has been prepopulated from the profile information you supplied. Click on the “Save and Continue” button to save your changes. If you have two separate last names or a hyphenated last name, please ensure both names are entered in the last name field. If you use your first name initial and middle name, please ensure both are entered in the first name field.
NOTE: The primary speaker is the only person to whom AOTA will send subsequent communication regarding acceptance of the proposal and onsite logistics. All OT, OTA, and student speakers whose proposals are accepted for presentation must register for conference.
Contributing Authors
Contributing authors are those persons who have contributed to the development and content of the proposal but will NOT be presenting. Contributing authors will be listed in the onsite Conference Program Guide. Contributing author information can be added to the “Additional Information” section.
ENTERING CREDENTIALS: Please DO NOT use periods in credentials. Ensure capitalization and sequence is correct, following the order in this example (e.g., PhD, OTR, FAOTA):

Highest degree earned (e.g., PhD)
Professional credential (e.g., OTR/L). AOTA does not recognize credentials such as “OTS” or “PhD(C)” that identify students in pursuit of a degree not yet earned. List only the highest degree earned.

Author:

* First Name:

Middle Name/Initial:

* Last Name/Surname:

Credentials:

AOTA member ID number:

Institution:

* Employer Name:

* Employer City:

Employer State/Province (If US/Canada):

* Employer Country:

Contact Information:

* Daytime Phone (with area code and extension):

* E-mail Address:

* Please Confirm E-mail Address:

Additional Speakers

ADD/EDIT ADDITIONAL SPEAKER

Please enter the additional speaker's information below. If you have two separate last names or a hyphenated last name, please ensure both names are entered in the last name field. If you use your first name initial and middle name, please ensure both are entered in the first name field.

This section is ONLY for information about additional speakers that will be on site presenting with you. You will be able to identify other individuals who have contributed to the proposal but will not be speaking in the “Proposal” section.

ENTERING CREDENTIALS: Ensure capitalization and sequence are correct (e.g. PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA). Please do not use periods in credentials. AOTA does not recognize credentials such as “OTS” or “PhD(C),” which identifies students in pursuit of a degree not yet earned. List only the highest degree earned.