The Vision of MOTEC-OT

The Metropolitan Occupational Therapy Educational Council of New York and New Jersey — guiding excellence in fieldwork education and securing the future of occupational therapy, while supporting the Centennial Vision of the American Occupational Therapy Association.

The Mission of MOTEC-OT

To serve as a resource for fieldwork education allowing for collaboration between Fieldwork Educators and academic fieldwork coordinators.  

To promote a supportive network fostering excellence in fieldwork education and helping students transition to competent entry level practitioners ready to meet the occupational needs of society.

MOTEC-OT’s Philosophy

• Promote quality fieldwork education

• Encourage collaboration between academic programs and fieldwork education sites

• Partner with Fieldwork Educators to increase quality and availability of fieldwork education sites

• Exchange concerns, ideas and resources between academic and Fieldwork Educators

• Ensure that fieldwork education supports current and emerging practice areas

• Encourage students to promote occupation-centered intervention and evidence based practice in the fieldwork settings

• Encourage students and Fieldwork Educators to engage in science driven, evidence based practice to support reimbursement of occupational therapy services.