Professional Associations

APTA is an individual membership professional organization representing more than 95,000 physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and students of physical therapy. The organization seeks to improve the health and quality of life of individuals in society by advancing physical therapist practice, education, and research, and by increasing the awareness and understanding of physical therapy's role in the nation's health care system.

AOTA is the national professional association formed to represent the interests and concerns of occupational therapy practitioners and students of occupational therapy. The organization’s primary mission is to advance the quality, availability, use, and support of occupational therapy through standard-setting, advocacy, education, and research on behalf of its members and the public.

ASHA is the national professional, scientific, and credentialing association for 191,500 members and affiliates. The association’s mission is to empower and support audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and speech, language, and hearing scientists through advancing science, setting standards, fostering excellence in professional practice, and advocating for members and those they serve.

The ASEP is a non-profit professional organization for exercise physiologists. Its vision is to establish board certified exercise physiologists as experts in the application of “exercise as medicine” to benefit society. The organization advocates for the unique contributions of exercise physiologists and attempts to enhance their public sector job opportunities.

APTQI is an aligned group of physical therapists and physical therapy practices who share a common vision for the future of our profession. Our goal is to establish physical therapy as a clinically appropriate treatment of choice with the best value for patients and payers.

ABPTS is the official governing body that oversees and awards board-certification to physical therapists with advanced clinical knowledge and expertise.

The ACSM is the largest sports medicine and exercise science organization in the world. With more than 50,000 members and certified professionals worldwide, ACSM is dedicated to advancing and integrating scientific research to provide educational and practical applications of exercise science and sports medicine.

AOTF is the nation’s leading charitable organization investing in occupational therapy research and the future research workforce. Our mission, to advance the science of occupational therapy to support people’s full participation in meaningful life activities, is accomplished by funding research grants, fellowships, scholarships, programs and publications.

The ATA is the definitive voice and trusted community for virtual care. We bring together healthcare leaders, clinicians, technology innovators, researchers, policymakers, and industry partners to expand access to high-quality care through innovation, education, practical resources, and policy leadership.

Argentum is the leading national association exclusively dedicated to supporting companies operating professionally managed, resident-centered senior living communities and the older adults and families they serve. Argentum member companies operate senior living communities offering assisted living, independent living, continuing care, and memory care services to older adults and their families. Since 1990, Argentum has advocated for choice, independence, dignity, and quality of life for all older adults.