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OATA only members should sign up and renew through this website. If you are an NATA member, please renew through the NATA and your membership information will be imported. Imports occur on a monthly basis, so if you renew through NATA please allow us 3-4 weeks before your information will update on the OATA website. 

WHAT IS THE OATA?

The Ohio Athletic Trainers' Association is the professional organization for ATs in the state of Ohio. We are here to serve you, advocate for athletic trainers through public relations and legislative efforts, provide continuing education, and continue to advance the profession of athletic training. 

The OATA is not responsible for your license of certification. All questions on your Ohio license should be directed to the OTPTAT Board and certification questions to the Board of Certification. 

Become a member by joining here.

 

WHAT IS IN IT FOR ME?

OATA MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

If you have been wondering if you should join the OATA, NOW Is THE TIME! After a HUGE legislative victory with the advancement of the athletic training scope of practice act in Ohio, our advocacy efforts with the Ohio General Assembly, the Governor’s office, state agencies and our coalition partners is just waiting for you to help shape the future of our profession! With change comes opportunity, we need YOUR input and ideas to continue to build on the hard work and dedication of all the ATs that have come before YOU!

The OATA membership is the best deal in town! 

  1. Professional Growth and Advancement
    1. Continuing Education Opportunities
    2. Professional and Leadership Development
    3. Clinical practice updates
  2. Stay Connected
    1. Join your AT colleagues, friends and peers for events
    2. Learn from other ATs in Ohio about new therapies 
    3. Ohio Hall of Fame
    4. Annual Meeting
    5. Regional Meetings about local issues 
    6. Social Media Communication
    7. Monthly newsletter
    8. Opportunity to Mentor new ATs
    9. Opportunity to Volunteer to further the AT profession
  3. Advocacy
    1. Help develop the state policy agenda
    2. Meeting with state legislators in your district
    3. Join us for meetings at the Statehouse
    4. Participate in Regulatory Meetings 
    5. Enjoy legislative and regulatory updates on the latest news 
    6. Work with other professional stakeholders to make a difference in public policy
  4. Be an Ambassador
    1. Represent the profession in your community
    2. Share with the OATA what is happening in your area of the state
    3. Work with local leaders in your community on issues that YOU care about
    4. Promote ATs as an important member of the health care team
    5. Let us help you make a difference where you work, live and play!

 Become a member today by joining here.