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.

ABPTRFE is the accrediting body for the American Physical Therapy Association for post-professional resident and fellowship programs in physical therapy. It is responsible for requirements of residency or fellowship education programs, for reaccreditation, for implementation policy and procedures for the accreditation process, as well as a variety of additional accreditation concerns.

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.

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.

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.