Informing OT practice: Occupational Therapy Board of New Zealand

In researching the website of the Occupational Therapy Board of New Zealand I have found it is an essential site for OT practitioners in New Zealand.

Describe the site and its focus:
The Occupational therapy Board of New Zealand Website gives information to OT's on OT practice by:

-facilitates and organises registration for OT's
- facilitates applications and grants for practicing certificates
- generates expressions of interest from supervisors
- gives information on OT 'scope of practice'
- facilitates and informs regarding OT competency requirements
- deals with complaints.

Who is using the site, is there an active membership?

Practicing Occupational Therapists can register with the board although you done have to be registered to use the website. There is no information on the site regarding how many OT's are registered. Registration is not mandatory and is separate from a practice certificate. There is not chat or messaging function on the site.

What is your own opinion of the value of the site?

This is an essential site for NZ Occupational Therapists and NZ Occupational Therapy as a profession. It is also valuable for employers of Occupational Therapists to understand the scope of OT practice. It presents itself as a very professional site which upholds NZ OT policy, procedure and professional commitments.