The Swedish Association of Occupational Therapists (FSA) is an independent, non-political and non-denominational association of occupational therapists. FSA, which is both a professional organisation and a trade union, handles professional and training issues, monitors pertinent political developments, salaries, collective agreements, and questions related to professional development and formation of public opinion. Together with 23 other professional societies, FSA is a member of the Swedish Confederation of Professional Associations - Saco.
On 1 January 2012, FSA had 9 947 members, of whom about 1 000 were student occupational therapists. Only 5 % were male, meaning there is a strong female overrepresentation. 90 % of Sweden's Occupational Therapists are members of the Association, perhaps because the strength of FSA is based upon professional fellowship and the competent representation of its members.
The General Council, which is the top FSA decision-making body, meets every other year. Between General Council meetings, the Association Board is responsible for managing the running of the Association. The Board consists of the Association chairperson and eleven delegates, of whom one is a student representative.
FSA has a regional/local substructure consisting of 28 Local Branches, each with its own Board. Each Local Branch elects local wage negotiators, quality representatives and information officers. The Student organisation has its own board and chairperson.
Professional issues are important parts of FSA’s activities. Courses, seminars and national conferences on professional topics of interest and concern to its members form a vital part of the Association's activities designed to maintain and enhance professional competence. FSA publishes research reports and monographs and assists in the development of assessment and evaluation instruments.
For further information about the Swedish Association of Occupational Therapists, see documents under "Relaterade dokument".
Contact us
Swedish Association of Occupational Therapists (FSA)
Planiavägen 13, Box 760, S-131 24 Nacka, Sweden
Phone: +46 8 466 24 40, Fax: +46 8 466 24 24
E-mail: fsa@akademikerhuset.se
Website: http://www.fsa.akademikerhuset.se/
Ansvarig för sida:
Tina Sandulf
Förbundet Sveriges Arbetsterapeuter
E-post:
tisa.fsa@akademikerhuset.se
Publicerad: 2010-11-03