Membership
MiOTA is a voluntary professional association of occupational therapy practitioners
who are dedicated to supporting the profession through advocacy and communication.
MiOTA members are a proud group of engaged professionals
who believe in the profession of OT in Michigan, today and in the future.
Renewing members: please log into the member portal or use the link in your renewal email to renew.
Why become a MiOTA Member?
Advocate:
- Strengthen and advance the occupational therapy profession across Michigan through MiOTA’s advocacy, legislative monitoring, and lobbying efforts.
- Have your voice represented as MiOTA works with major payers, including Blue Cross, Medicare, Medicaid, managed care organizations, worker’s compensation, and no-fault auto insurance, to support expanded access to OT services and fair reimbursement.
Learn more about MiOTA's Advocacy efforts HERE
Professional Development
- Gain FREE access to our entire professional development library filled with webinars covering timely topics, clinical insights, and issues impacting the OT community, earning contact hours towards licensure renewal
- Access scholarship opportunities available to OT and OTA students pursuing their educational goals.
- Stay informed about upcoming continuing education opportunities and professional development events.
View Our Professional Development Library
Find Community
- Connect with peers through Special Interest Section (SIS) activities tailored to your practice area and professional interests.
- Build relationships with OT professionals in your area through Regional SIS activities, included with your MiOTA membership
Invest in the future of OT
- Take an active role in shaping the future of the profession by serving on MiOTA committees, joining task forces, or pursuing leadership opportunities on the Executive Committee.
- Become eligible for annual MiOTA awards recognizing outstanding clinical practice, leadership, and contributions to the profession
- Receive quarterly editions of The MiOTA Newsletter, featuring updates on advocacy efforts, member highlights, and initiatives happening across the state.
Why wait?
Join Your Michigan OT Community Today.
Membership Categories:
OT – May vote on all matters to come before the members to vote, may be eligible for office and serve on any committee subject to the qualifications established for the particular office or committee. $100 per year.
OTA –May vote on all matters to come before the members to vote, may be eligible for office and serve on any committee subject to the qualifications established for the particular office or committee. $85 per year.
Student – Individuals in an accredited professional or technical program of occupational therapy or a graduate of a program that have not yet achieved OT or OTA status. Student members may not vote and are not eligible to hold any office. $30 per year.
First and Second Year New Grad - Individuals who are within the first two years post-graduation from an accredited professional or technical program of occupational therapy or a graduate of a program that have not yet achieved OT or OTA status. $30 per year.
Associate – Individuals interested in occupational therapy but who are not eligible for OT or student membership status, must be invited by Executive Committee to become an associate member. Associate member may not vote and are not eligible to hold office. $50 per year.
Retired – individuals who have ceased the active practice of occupational therapy and have attained age 65, have 20 years of active service in the field of occupational therapy and while active in practice were qualified for OT or OTA membership status. $50 per year.
Honorary – Individuals who have performed distinguished service in the field of occupational therapy and have OT or OTA membership status. Honorary members are members of MiOTA for life, with the payment of additional membership fees. They have the rights associated with OT or OTA membership status.
Learn more about memberships benefits by viewing the presentation: State Associations: Professional Responsibility & Practice Protection by MiOTA's President, Cathleen Johnson, OTD, OTRL, FMiOTA.