Supporting Occupational Therapy
in low & middle income countries
Resources
3. Cultural and Social Resources
Books and journals about cultural issues, competency and other social issues
Working in Less Resourced Settings Guide (3rd edition)
This is a comprehensive guide for students and therapists produced jointly by OT Frontiers and its sister organisations, Communication Therapy International (Speech and Language Therapy) and ADAPT (Physiotherapy). It includes information around:
- Preparing to work abroad, finding work, keeping safe, and returning home
- Good practice guidance including approaches to working in low-income contexts, supervision and CPD, getting started in a new country, cultural awareness and promoting sustainability
- Working abroad as a student practitioner
- References for further key reading
Find at the WLRS padlet: https://padlet.com/workingabroad/8zvj0xchic50691m
Meetings
20 April 2024
20 July 2024
19 October 2024
OTs, students, and others interested in occupational therapy in low and middle income countries are very welcome to participate in these rich, varied and thought-provoking conferences that provide exciting opportunities for networking, meaningful discussion and certified CPD activity. Contact enquiries@otfrontiers.com to register.
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