FAQ About Membership
Membership
Association
Password-Related
Continuing Education
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Membership
Q: How do I update my member profile?
A: You can change your address or other information by visiting Member Center on the home page. Remember to notify both AOTA and the U.S. Post Office when you move to ensure delivery of your AOTA mail.
If you have changed your name, please write a letter to the AOTA Membership Department and fax or mail it to AOTA. Name change requests must be made in writing with a valid signature. You don't need to send documentation of marriage or divorce.
Q: What's my member I.D. number?
A: If you know your online login and password go to view and edit my membership information. You can also find your member I.D. on your membership card, or by calling Member Services at 800-SAY-AOTA.
Q: How do I participate in Open Access to the Special Interest Sections (SISs)?
A: SIS Open Access lets you customize your AOTA membership to reflect your interests and professional needs. Here's how it works: select 3 SISs that appeal to your particular interests, then from these 3, choose 1 printed SIS Quarterly to receive by mail. For all 3, you'll have voting rights, leadership opportunities and more.
SIS benefits are not available to Standard Student members. Students who would like to take advantage of SIS benefits must join or renew as Student-Plus members or upgrade their existing memberships to the Student-Plus member category ($75), which includes membership in the SISs, as well as 22 issues of OT Practice and more.
Q: How do I change from Student to New Practitioner?
A: Call Member Services at 800-SAY-AOTA (800-729-2682), or mail in your membership application with your dues payment. (Note: Be sure to take advantage of the special New Practitioner dues rate—$119 the first year!)
Q: Does AOTA have a payment plan?
A: Yes. All OT and OTA members are eligible for the membership dues installment plan. Dues are divided into 3 consecutive monthly payments charged to a credit card in the first 3 months of membership. Call Member Services at 800-SAY-AOTA (800-729-2682). Standard Student and Student-Plus members are not eligible for the installment plan.
Q: How can I tell when my membership expires?
A: Upon joining, you'll receive an AOTA membership card with your member ID and expiration date via mail. You may also check your expiration date by visiting Member Center (click on "View and Edit my Membership Information"), or call AOTA Member Services at 800-729-2682. AOTA will remind you when it's time to renew and because it's so important to renew promptly, AOTA offers you a valuable incentive (one free Continuing Education article—a $24.75 member value) when you respond quickly.
Q: Will you send me a notice when it's time to renew my membership?
A: You will receive up to 3 renewal notices before your membership expires, but if you renew before the response date shown in your 1st renewal letter and invoice, you will receive a coupon for 1 FREE AOTA Continuing Education Article (a $24.75 member value). CE Articles provide a convenient opportunity for earning CE credit, delivered directly to your door in the first issue of OT Practice each month. The coupon can be used for any current CE Article or for any coming up in the next year. Note: Renewing on your first notice does NOT change your membership anniversary.
Association
Q: How do I contact the AOTA Board of Directors?
A: Simply write to them in care of AOTA's Executive Director at 4720 Montgomery Lane, Bethesda, MD 20814.
Q: How can I nominate someone for an AOTA Board of Directors position?
A: Each fall, the AOTA Nominating Committee solicits nominations for the Board of Directors. Visit Leadership and Governance for required forms and additional information.
Q: How do I order a member mailing list?
A: For information about renting a member name list, see List Rental Services under Advertising, or please contact Claire Foster at 800-877-1383, ext. 2749, or e-mail cfoster@aota.org.
Q: How do I borrow a book or monograph from the Wilma L. West Library?
A: Contact your local library and request an interlibrary loan. The Wilma L. West Library will send requested materials to your local public or university library. Visit the Wilma L. West Library or contact Foundation staff members if you have any questions, comments or requests. The Wilma L. West Library staff is available from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (EST) Monday through Friday.
Q: How do I obtain copyright permission for AOTA publications and material posted on the Web site?
A: Visit the Reprints section of the Web site, or e-mail copyright@aota.org.
Q: How do I contact AOTA?
A: Toll-free: 800-SAY-AOTA (800-729-2682) or (TDD: 800-377-8555); Local calls: 301-652-2682; Fax: 301-652-7711; E-mail: members@aota.org; The American Occupational Therapy Association, 4720 Montgomery Lane, Bethesda, MD 20814.
Q: How do I contact my state licensing board?
A: Visit AOTA's online State Licensure Database for contact information. Members only
Q: How do I contact the Occupational Therapy Certification Board (NBCOT)?
A: Visit NBCOT's Web site for contact information about NBCOT certification.
Q: Where can I find more information on AOTA's practice area-specific Board and Specialty Certification?
A: Visit AOTA's Professional Development page on the Web site.
Password-Related
Q: How do I create my password?
A: Visit Member Center, scroll down the list and follow the prompts to either create a new password, or have your password e-mailed to you.
Q: I forgot my password, how do I find out what it is?
A: Call Member Services at 800-SAY-AOTA (ext. 2769), or simply visit Member Center, to have your password e-mailed to you.
Continuing Education
Q: Where can I find more information about AOTA's Annual Conference & Expo?
A: Visit the Conference and Events home page for answers to questions about AOTA's annual meeting and up-to-date information on all your conference needs.
Q: How can I earn CE credit from AOTA for continuing education and self-study?
A: Visit Continuing Education for details on Self-Paced Clinical Courses, Online Courses, Continuing Education Articles, the Approved Provider Program, and more.
Professional Support
Q: How do I post my resume on OTjobLink?
A: If you're an AOTA member visit www.OTjobLink.org and click "Job Seekers" and find the "Post Your Resume" button and follow the prompts. Post your resume and apply online--even receive an e-mail with job matches.
Q: How can I find information on fieldwork?
A: Visit the Educators-Researchers section on this Web site for general fieldwork information. For specific questions, contact the AOTA Education and Professional Development Department by e-mail at educate@aota.org, or call 800-729-2682.
Q: How do I apply for internships at AOTA headquarters?
A: E-mail AOTA's Education Department at educate@aota.org, or call 800-SAY-AOTA and ask for the Education Department.
Q: How do I start my own business?
A: Go to AOTA's Emerging Practice Areas page and look for the article Network! Network! Network! under Private Practice Community Health Service for a wealth of resources. Members only
Q: How do I obtain AOTA's position on supervisory requirements for an OTA?
A: Contact the AOTA Practice Department at pracdept@aota.org.
Q: Where do I learn the appropriate role of aides in the delivery of OT services?
A: Contact the Practice Department at pracdept@aota.org to request a copy of the Commission on Practice document on the role of aides, also available through the AOTA Fax-on-Request service 800-701-7735 or through the Practitioners area of the Web site.
Q: Where can I get help to solve a reimbursement problem?
A: Visit AOTA's Reimbursement for updates on changes in reimbursement or e-mail the Practice Department at pracdept@aota.org for clinical reimbursement issues. Members only
Q: Where can I find accredited OT and OTA programs?
A: Visit AOTA's Schools page in the Educators section.
Q: How do I notify AOTA of a possible breach in ethics?
A: To report any possible breach of ethics, contact the AOTA Ethics Office at ethics@aota.org. This office is our liaison with AOTA's Ethics Commission (EC). Staff will work with you to clarify issues and notify the Ethics Commission if appropriate. Members only
Q: How can I promote public awareness of occupational therapy?
A: Visit www.PromoteOT.org for ideas and resources to promote occupational therapy all year. Remember to celebrate Occupational Therapy month in April!