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She helped in the professionalization and institutionalization of OT education at the University of Pretoria. Her work laid down many of the foundational principles that continue to guide the program's success.

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She received her diploma in Occupational Therapy from The University of the Witwatersrand (one of the first to qualify in South Africa)

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She created and developed the "Vona du Toit Model of Creative Ability" - a widely used occupational therapy practice model (VdTMoCA).

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She was revered as a pioneer for OT during the 1950's until the 1970's and was recognised as a inspiring thinker, teacher and leader. She was held in high regard by her colleagues and is honoured both nationally and internationally.

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Through research it has been proven that there has been a significant growth of up to 80%, which is growing parallel to the profession of Occupational Therapy on a wider platform.

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The current Department of Occupational Therapy was established after the Vona du Toit College of Occupational Therapy incorporated with the University of Pretoria.

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OT training was first introduced in Pretoria by the School of Occupational therapy, which later became the Pretoria College of Occupational Therapy. It was renamed, after the principal (Vona du Toit) passed away, to the Vona du Toit College of Occupational Therapy.

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Research is currently undertaken in the following focus areas:

Vocational Rehabilitation

Occupational Therapy in the Community

Education in Occupational Therapy

Hand Therapy

Occupational Therapy in Paediatrics, Neurology, Mental Health and Physical Conditions

Therapeutic Media and Techniques in Occupational Therapy

Areas of Occupation; Play/Leisure, Education/School, ADL and Work

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OT has been offered for almost 5 decades at the University of Pretoria and it has been producing very successful Occupational Therapists transforming people's lives in various communities throughout South Africa.