Approved Provider Program
The American Occupational Therapy Association's (AOTA's) Approved Provider Program (APP) assists occupational therapy practitioners (OTPs) and state licensing boards to ensure professional development activities reflect evidence-informed, occupation-centered practice. AOTA Approved Providers demonstrate they have the systems, policies, procedures and educational practices in place to adhere to the APP Guidelines and Criteria.
AOTA Approved Providers
AOTA has many resources to help Approved Providers navigate APP Criteria and Guidelines, applications, and annual requirements.
Prospective AOTA Approved Providers
AOTA invites new applicants to submit an Application for Recognition as an AOTA Approved Provider.
States that recognize AOTA's Approved Provider Program
Many state licensing entities explicitly recognize AOTA APP in regulatory language or by written communication to AOTA.
Find Approved Providers
APP has more than 350 AOTA Approved Providers. Providers have the policies, procedures, and educational practices in place to adhere to APP Criteria and Guidelines.
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