Ontario Athletic Therapist Association (OATA)

Overview:

Profession(s): Athletic Therapy
Member Type(s): Athletic Therapists
Scope: Regional - Ontario
Members: 450
Address: 283 Danforth Avenue, Suite 498, Toronto, ON, M4K 1N2, Canada
Phone: 905-845-4993
Email: president@athletictherapist.on.ca
Website: www.athletictherapist.on.ca

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.

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.

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.

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.

Affiliations:

Associations to which we are a member:
Canadian Athletic Therapist's Association (CATA)
World Federation of Athletic Therapy and Training (WFATT)

Partner Associations:
National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA)

Verification Criteria:

National Certification by CATA. Graduate of an Accredited Program of Athletic Therapy. In Ontario, York University or Sherdian College. Certified members have Ceritification Cerificate from the OATA and the CATA.

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.