OT Professional Organizations

Question	Answer
AOTA	* Offers membership for OT students and practitioners * Lobby for profession * NBCOT exam prep * Job/career resources * Lists state statutes & regs on licensure * OTA Leadership development toolkit
AOTA Publications	* American Journal of Occupational Therapy * OT Practice
National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy	* Not membership * Offers national certification exams - protects consumers * Practice exams * $515 online $ 555 paper exam
Maryland Occupational Therapy Association	* Membership only (Lobby for profession) * Offers scholarships * Continuing education * Job posting/annual conference * Fee
Maryland State Board of Occupational Therapy Practice	* Offers State License * Protects consumers in MD * Investigates & acts on complaints * Send in completed transcript

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	Created by Robin Decker about 7 years ago