AOTI New Graduate Webinar
| Venue | Online via Zoom |
| Price | This is a free event |
| Event Date | 22 Sep 2026 |
| Time | 12:30pm - 1:30pm |
AOTI would like to welcome all new graduates to an informative webinar on Tuesday 22nd September 2026 from 12:30pm - 1:30pm. This event is being offered free of charge to any interested Occupational Therapists and AOTI membership is not required to attend.
The session is aimed at those about to embark on their career as an Occupational Therapist or who are in the early stages of this journey. It will provide information on what to expect when starting out in your professional career, along with practical tips tailored to the new graduate stage. Valuable advice and perspectives will be shared by both an Occupational Therapy Manager and a new graduate Occupational Therapist. There will also be an opportunity for Q&A.
This webinar aims to provide new graduates with encouragement and confidence to start off their careers in the best way possible. It will also highlight how AOTI membership can support new graduates as they begin their careers.
Odhrán Allen, CEO of AOTI, will moderate the session and participate in the Q&A along with the speakers. The speakers at this webinar will include:
Sarah Carter, Occupational Therapist Manager In Charge III, who will discuss:
What to expect in the first six months to a year in a new job
Tips for developing confidence and growing in a new role
Seeking your first Occupational Therapy job, including the types of employers and employment settings in Ireland
New Graduate Occupational Therapist, who will discuss:
The experience of starting out as a new graduate Occupational Therapist
Tips for transitioning from student to working professional
Challenges new graduates may face and how to navigate them
Information will also be provided on:
CPD and the requirements for Occupational Therapists in line with CORU standards
Practical advice on managing CPD as a new graduate
AOTI CPD supports and resources, including the AOTI CPD Portfolio, CPD events and e-learning centre
Be sure to book your place at this free event by registering today and don't forget to tell your friends and colleagues.
A Zoom link will be sent before the webinar to the email address provided when registering.
