About Us

The Occupational Therapy of Jamaica is an association of occupational therapists who monitor and oversee all occupational therapy matters in Jamaica. The association has been in existence for 60 years and is made up of a small number of therapists on the island. They are joined and supported by a few members in the diaspora also, mainly from countries like Canada, the United States of America and the United Kingdom.

The association members participate in meetings every six weeks and hold an AGM annually. The positions held include:

• President 
• Vice president
• Secretary
• Treasurer
• Honorary member 

OTAJ is a member of the Association of Caribbean Occupational Therapists and participates in 6 weekly meetings. We are a part of the round robin hosting of Caribbean conferences held Bi- Annually

OTAJ is also an associate member of the World Federation of Occupational Therapists from where we derive many of the standards of practice for our profession. We monitor and participate in matters online, send delegates to world conferences and laisse with the body about the development of an occupational therapy school in Jamaica amongst other local, regional and international matters.  

The members of the association have a number of roles including:

• Vetting new members for the governing body – professional Supplementary to Medicine to register and license for work.
• Manage funds and keep accounts  
• Promote occupational therapy in Jamaica 
• Lobby for and work towards an Occupational Therapy school in Jamaica 
• Assist where called upon by the public to answer questions and direct them to information related to OT
• Monitor and control the integrity of the professions 

Despite our small numbers the OTAJ continues to be vibrant, supportive of its membership and active in advocating for clients needs. 

Our current president is Dr. Pauline Watson Campbel.