The Society offers four membership categories for occupational therapist assistants (OTAs), and student occupational therapist assistants and those interested in the occupational therapy profession in Ontario are eligible for other membership categories.

Active Membership

Occupational therapist assistants meeting the eligibility criteria are eligible to be Active Members. Active members can vote and have access to full member benefits. Eligibility criteria include:

• The Member must be living and/or working in the province of Ontario, AND
  
  
•  The Member must have graduated from a recognized public or private occupational therapist assistant program in Ontario or other Canadian province or territory, OR
  
  
• Graduated from an international occupational therapy program but is not registered to practice in Canada as an occupational therapist, OR
  
  
• Previously or currently holds a position as an assistant taking assignment from a registered occupational therapist.

Active Membership Categories

1. Practising - Practising occupational therapy as an Assistant and employed within healthcare (clinical or non-clinical role). 

2. Non-Practising - Currently unemployed but may be anticipating a return to practice. Or on a scheduled leave, such as parental or health.

3. Retired - Retired from practice.

4. New Graduate - Within one year of graduation from a recognized public or private occupational therapist assistant program in Ontario or other Canadian province or territory.

Additional Membership Categories

      1. Student - Students currently enrolled in a recognized public or private occupational therapist assistant program in Ontario. Student members have access to all membership benefits and services but do not carry a right to vote.

      2. Associate - Associate Members are not eligible for any other class of membership and may or may not be an OTA. 

Member Benefits

Fees & Application

2025-26 Membership Year Fee Schedule

All renewing and first-time paying members get a 50% discount on full annual fees.
(Membership Fees are before HST)

* Pro-Rated Fees 

Membership fees are pro-rated on a quarterly basis at January 1st, April 1st, and July 1st.

In accordance with OSOT policy, membership fees and insurance are non-refundable.

2025-26 Insurance Premium Schedule

(Insurance Premiums are before 8% PST)

Liability Insurance Flyer

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Note: All new membership applications are deemed “Pending” until a review of eligibility is completed within 1-2 days.

Payment Options

OSOT membership fees may be paid by Credit Card through PayPal (Visa or Mastercard).

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