CPD

By attending the Virtual OT Exchange you can claim up to 16.5 CPD hours.

This is based on the program times that presentations are being made, relevant social events and poster/exhibitor viewing time. 

See below for further information.


Virtual OT Exchange 2020 
Day One (Monday 14 September 2020) - up to 8.5 hours
Day Two (Tuesday 15 September 2020) - up to 8 hours
TOTAL 2 Conference days attendance: 16.5 hours  

You are also eligible to claim hours by completing the following additional activities at the Conference:
* Presenting at the Conference
* Chairing a session
* Attending an interest group meeting or similar outside the program.

For the above activities you will be expected to record and provide evidence of your engagement with these activities. As per the CPD Guidelines set by the OTBA, in effect one hour of a professional development activity equals one hour towards your CPD.

Click here to review the OTBA CPD Guidelines. 


Recording your CPD
Occupation Therapy Australia encourages you to keep a copy of your program and your receipt or name tag which will specify the days that you have registered to attend. Note the sessions that you attend when you count your CPD hours.Your attendance at this Conference WILL NOT be automatically recorded on your PD tracker on the Occupational Therapy Australia website. (Conferences are handled separately to CPD events on the website). You will need to do this manually by logging on to the website www.otaus.com.au and going to member resources > CPD Tracker tab.You are required to keep a personal reflection record which encourages you to take some time to reflect on the implications of the session for your practice. 

Certificate of Attendance
A Certificate of Attendance will be issued to all Virtual OT Exchange attendees. This will be sent out via email after the Conference. 

International Delegates
International delegates are encouraged to check in with their respective association to determine whether this Conference adheres to their CPD regulations. 



Occupational Therapy Australia
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P 1300 682 878  E  OTexchange@otaus.com.au
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