Calendar

The following events occur on an annual basis as directed by the national office. Individual chapters are encouraged to host additional events in alignment with the PTE mission for their current and alumni members....

Chapters by State

Establish a Chapter

To establish a PTE chapter, your university must offer master's level or advanced degrees in occupational therapy and be fully accredited by ACOTE. International chapters outside of the United States may be established in a college or university which offer degrees in occupational therapy approved by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists. PTE chapters may be established at institutions when evidence of interest and eligibility is shown by ten or more students.

Membership in Pi Theta Epsilon is extended to eligible students by individual chapters in accordance with national criteria specified in the constitution of the society. Recognized chapters are affiliated with accredited educational programs in occupational therapy and established through an application and approval process. Students interested in membership should consult with designated advisor for their chapter. Educational programs interested in starting new chapters should contact the national PTE coordinator for application instructions. 

Purposes

 The purposes of Pi Theta Epsilon (PTE), as stated in the society's constitution, are to:

• Recognize and encourage scholastic excellence of occupational therapy students
• Contribute to the advancement of the field of occupational therapy through scholarly activities, such as research development, continuing education, and information exchange between student and alumni members; and

• Provide a vehicle for students enrolled in accredited programs in occupational therapy to exchange information and to collaborate regarding scholarly activities.

Mission

The mission of Pi Theta Epsilon is to support the practice of occupational sciences and the practice of authentic occupational therapy by promoting research, leadership, and scholarly activities by its members. In this way, the organization serves not only the profession, but helps to ensure quality healthcare services for the general public. 

Ideals

• Stimulate, recognize, and reward clinical practice that demonstrates the principles of authentic occupational therapy; and
• Stimulate, recognize and reward educational systems that support excellence in scholarship, research, and critical thinking (related to authentic OT) in its students and faculty.

Work for the Tuberculous During and After the Cure    T.B. Kidner, Vol. I no. 3