I would like to welcome you to the website of the Council of Occupational Therapists for the European Countries (COTEC).

COTEC was established in 1986 with the purpose of co-ordinating the views of the National Associations of Occupational Therapy. The aim of COTEC is to enable National Associations of Occupational Therapists in Europe to work together to develop, harmonise and improve standards of professional practice and education, as well as advance the theory of Occupational Therapy throughout Europe. COTEC is the European organization for all Occupational Therapists through their National Associations, with the purpose of promoting and supporting mobility of individuals within Europe and increasing visibility of the profession.

COTEC now represents 26 European Countries and more than 120,000 Occupational Therapists.

COTEC publishes the European Code of Ethics and the summary of the profession, which is updated annually.

This website was developed with the ambition of serving as an information base about occupational therapy practice and education throughout Europe. It aims to provide information on the development and practice of occupational therapists in every European country, and news and information about the National Associations. It also aims to provide useful information regarding national regulations and legislation in order to facilitate the mobility of occupational therapists within Europe.  The ongoing work of COTEC will be displayed, motivating the occupational therapists to be more active in spreading the importance and value of occupational therapy.

     

I hope that you will find the new website useful!

The website team will welcome any comments and suggestions so that they can meet the needs of different users.

 

 

Best Wishes,

 

Maria Skouroliakos

President of COTEC