Legislative, Reimbursement and Regulatory Updates that Impact Illinois Occupational Therapy: Practice Act and Rules, OT Compact, Advocacy Efforts and You

Time: 8:30-10:00am

Location: 105

Presenter(s): NancyRichman, OTR/L, FAOTA; Pooja Patel, DrOT, OTR/L, BCG, CDP, CFPS; EmmaPenn, MS, OTR/L; Brian Wojcicki, ILOTA Lobbyist

Content Areas: General; Administration & Management

Target Audience: Student, Entry-level, Intermediate-level, Advanced-level

Course Description: Practice at the top of your license! Understand the ramifications of the current Practice Act, definitions, scope of practice, referrals, and CE requirements. Learn about current issues that impact how OTPs provide services. Understand the importance of advocacy and the impact it can have on your career and your clients. Learn how we decide on our efforts and how you can influence policy and drive meaningful change and growth for the profession and for the recipients of OT services.