How AOTA membership helps the OT profession Promotes

How AOTA membership helps the OT profession? • Promotes professional development • Educates public • Provides resources • Sets standards • Improves consumer access to health care services Membership Information • Approximately 50, 000 members Occupational Therapists, Assistants, and students -All 50 states -District of Columbia -Puerto Rico -Internationally • Rates: OT $225/year* OTA $131/year* Student $75/year *Discounted rates available 1 st & 2 nd year practitioners *established in 1917 Mission Statement The American Occupational Therapy Association advances the quality, availability, use, and support of occupational therapy through standard-setting, advocacy, education, and research on behalf of its members and the public. American Occupational Therapy Association To become a member: call 301 -652 -6611 x 2769 or register at www. AOTA. org 4720 Montgomery Ln Ste 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 -3449 Members Phone Number: 1 -800 -SAY-AOTA (729 -2682 ) www. aota. org created by Paula Liucci, OTAS 2015 What is the AOTA? • National professional association • Represents the interests and concerns of OT practitioners and students to improve the quality of occupational therapy

Membership benefits include: • Choice of 3 Special Interest Sections (SIS) for profile ₋ Administration & Management ₋ Education ₋ Gerontology ₋ Mental Health ₋ Sensory Integration ₋ Work & Industry ₋ Developmental Disabilities ₋ Early Intervention & School ₋ Home & Community Health ₋ Physical Disabilities ₋ Technology • Online access to all SIS quarterly newsletters • Choice of one printed SIS Quarterly to receive by mail • Information geared to your level of experience, specialty area and practice setting • Access to and participation in discussion forums in SIS areas • Opportunities for leadership and recognition • Voting rights What are AOTA membership benefits? • Special Interest Sections (see panel) • Tools and resources for evidence based practice, education, and research • Board and specialty certification and credentials • American Journal of Occupational Therapy (7 issues/year) • OT Practice – magazine (22 issues/year) • OT Practice Pulse - e-newsletter (25 issues/year) • Books and continuing education opportunities for licensure renewal • Discounted member prices • OT Connections – Access to forums, blogs, groups, galleries • Job postings & career resources • Exclusive membership discounts • Career advancement through OTjob. Link • Development program for managers & emerging leaders • Volunteer in the COOL Program – Coordinated Online Opportunities for Leadership • Federal – Regulatory Affairs -news & legislative updates -coverage & reimbursement policies -coding & billing • State – State Affairs -news & information -policy guides & fact sheets -continuing competence & licensure requirements