PI THETA EPSILON
GAMMA CHAPTER
Pi
is the first letter in the Greek word for advancement;
Theta is the first letter in the Greek word
for therapeutic;
Epsilon is the first letter in the Greek
word for occupation;
Therefore, Pi Theta Epsilon stands for Advancement
in Occupational Therapy!
Pi Theta Epsilon
is an academic honor society for occupational therapy students and alumni. This
society acknowledges and encourages superior scholarship among students enrolled
in accredited occupational therapy programs throughout the United States. The
current mission of Pi Theta Epsilon is to recognize and encourage scholastic
excellence in occupational therapy students, to contribute to the advancement
of the field of occupational therapy through scholarly activities, and to provide
a vehicle for professional, entry-level students enrolled in accredited programs
in occupational therapy to exchange information and to collaborate regarding
scholarly activities. Pi Theta Epsilon strives to instill in its members the
ideal of respect for learning and commitment to scholarship throughout one's
personal life. Pi Theta Epsilon's sister organization, the Association of Student
Delegates (ASD), function is to promote service and leadership to the community
and leadership through involvement in the American Occupational Therapy Association
(AOTA) activities.
Feel free to contact us with any questions/suggestions
you may have.
The
PTE 2003 E-Board
President: Nicole Slack
Vice President: Morgan Walsh
Secretary: Renee Pier
Treasurer: Carrie Antcliff
Historian/Webmaster: Laura Day
Pi Theta Epsilon National Office
4720 Montgomery Lane
PO Box 31220
Bethesda, MD 20824-1220
Occupational therapy (O.T.) is a health and rehabilitation profession that helps people regain, develop, and build skills that are important for independent functioning, health, well-being, and security. Occupational therapy practitioners work with people of all ages who, because of illness, injury, or developmental or psychological impairment, need specialized assistance in learning skills to enable them to lead independent, productive, and satisfying lives. In addition to dealing with an individual's physical well-being, occupational therapy practitioners address psychological, social, and environmental factors that may impede independent functioning in all aspects of life. This unique perspective makes occupational therapy a critically important part of a healthcare program. Occupational therapy is designed to help people reclaim the important aspects of living that they want and need to attain occupational performance. A focus on promoting productive living and prevention of further complications from disability helps to keep healthcare costs down and maximizes the quality of life for the individual, his or her family, and other caregivers.
The
History of OT at Western Michigan University
How to apply
to WMU's OT Program
WMU's OT Faculty
WMU's Hippotherapy Program The term "hippotherapy," from the Greek word "hippos" for horse, literally means treatment with the help of the horse. Hippotherapy has been used as a form of treatment in Europe for more than 30 years and it continues to grow in popularity as the therapeutic value of the horse is recognized throughout the medical community. In hippotherapy, the horse influences the patient, rather than the patient influencing the horse. The patient works with a specially trained occupational, physical, or speech therapist, who uses the horse as a mobile therapeutic tool. The action of the horse, coupled with traditional therapy, influences muscle tone, mobilizes joints, activates muscle action, increases sensorimotor integration, and improves balance and midline control. The three-dimensional, repetitive movement of the horse, combined with the unique environment surrounding the horse, makes it a tool unmatched by traditional therapeutic tools.
Pictures from the Fall 2003 Initiation!
WMU'S
STUDENT OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION!
Last Updated October 29, 2003
Historian/Webmaster: Laura Day