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Membership in the Minnesota Occupational Therapy Association provides a number of benefits.

Membership is open to individuals in the field of occupational therapy. MOTA reviews all applications for membership and reserves the right to deny membership to those individuals who do not meet the criteria for membership as specified in the membership requirements.

MOTA offers a rolling membership, meaning your membership begins on the date your application is approved and payment is processed, and extends for one year. Dues may be deductible as membership in a professional association on your income tax forms. Consult your tax advisor for more information. To receive member rates for an event, you must first become a member, and then register for the event(s). These will be two separate transactions.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to send us a message at info@motafunctionfirst.org.

Membership Type Definitions:

Occupational Therapist (OT): Individuals certified or licensed to practice as occupational therapists in any U.S. state, territory, district, or commonwealth are eligible for this membership.

Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA):  Individuals certified or licensed to practice as occupational therapy assistants in any U.S. state, territory, district, or commonwealth are eligible for this membership.

First Year Occupational Therapist: New graduates from accredited OT programs who are now certified or licensed to practice as occupational therapists. This membership is only available during the first year after graduation.

First Year Occupational Therapy Assistant: New graduates from accredited OTA programs who are now certified or licensed to practice as occupational therapy assistants. This membership is only available during the first year after graduation.

Occupational Therapy Student:  Students currently enrolled in an accredited or pending-accreditation occupational therapy or pre-OT program in the U.S. or its territories are eligible.

Note: This applies only to students pursuing their initial OT or OTA degree. Those returning for advanced degrees (e.g., from OTA to OT or MSOT to OTD) do not qualify. Institutions may apply for group memberships—please contact info@motafunctionfirst.org. New students should check with their program before applying.

Retired:  Former occupational therapy professionals who are now retired from active practice.

Associate:  Individuals or organizations interested in supporting the field of occupational therapy but not eligible for another membership type.

Affiliate: Former OT or OTA professionals who are no longer practicing but are not fully retired and wish to retain access to MOTA member benefits.