Ten reasons why you should join

'My BAOT student membership has given me many resources. The website has provided quick access to evidence for my practice placements which has have been vital for my university studies. The website has also enabled me to keep up to date on current issues, new documents and evidence based practice.'

Helen Webster, recent graduate from Northumbria University

In addition, student membership enables you to:

• Access a range of online resources that will help you write assignment, get to grips with the theory and prepare for practice placement.

• Illustrate to future employers and the Health Professions Council (HPC) that you are dedicated to your own personal and professional development.

• Demonstrate you are part of the profession – join over 28,000 other occupational therapy staff throughout the UK in developing and celebrating the profession.

• Enjoy discounts on national and local events or occupational therapy publications – you just need to quote your membership number.

• Access career planning tools and a range of online resources that will help you prepare for the world of work upon qualification.

• Participate in stimulating debate and discussion via the College online discussion forum – get in touch with members across the UK.

• Access student focused resources that are tailored to meet your needs.

• Professional Indemnity Insurance and joint membership of Unison – your personal cover while out on practice placement and related OT work.

• Online access to the British Journal of Occupational Therapy (BJOT) and Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy (CJOT) and OTN, the best practice magazine, delivered every month.

• Opportunities to engage with your professional association to help develop your CV, such as attending the student conference or writing for OTN.