Kansas OCCUPATIONAL therapy ASSOCIATION 

Who We Are

The objectives of the Association are:

• Improve and advance the practice of occupational therapy
• Improve and advance the education and qualifications of occupational therapists
• Maintain accepted standards of professional performance in occupational therapy
• Foster research and study of occupational therapy
• Engage in other activities to further the dissemination of knowledge of the practice of occupational therapy

Connection: You are connected to a larger group banded together to produce positive results for public health in our community. You have access to the KOTA Directory a great networking tool. 

Conferences: Conferences can provide quality education and networking for public health professionals, and we offer a significant discount to members.  By attending the entire annual  conference you can earn 20 CEU hours. 

Public Policy / Advocacy: We can keep track of public health issues under consideration by the State Legislature.  KOTA contracts with Braden Heidner Lowe & Associates which advocates for priority public health issues.

Free Informational Services: The association  allows members to be in touch with each other and aware of current issues through the association’s web site and email updates of emerging issues relevant to public health. Members also receive a quarterly newsletter. 

Continuing Education Hours: The local districts put on multiple meetings each year where you can earn CEUs and network with other OT Practitioners in your area.