Ontario Athletic Therapist Association (OATA)

Description

The Ontario Athletic Therapist Association (OATA) is the professional association that governs the practice of all Certified Athletic Therapists in the province of Ontario. The OATA is a recognized chapter of the Canadian Athletic Therapists Association.

Member benefits

Continuing education, job placement services, pubic awareness programs via the OATA web site. Communication with provincial and National Sport Organization bodies. Application process for membership to be on Medical Provider team for Provincial, National and International games.

Principal activities

The OATA endeavours to ensure that all of its members are offering safe and effective treatment to all of their clients and patients. Continuing education programs, examination preparation courses, publications and participation as a member of the Sports Medicine Council of Ontario are examples of the initiatives undertaken by the OATA.

Training / Licensing / Certification

The professional members of the OATA have passed university or college courses specified by the CATA. After having completed an internship comprised of both clinical and field work, a stringent written and practical set of national examinations must also be successfully completed.

Additional information

A Certified Athletic Therapist utilizes contemporary rehabilitative techniques, therapeutic modalities, physical reconditioning, and supportive strapping procedures to promote an environment conducive to optimal healing in preparing the individual for safe integration into an active lifestyle.

Affiliations

Partner Associations:

National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA)