![Male college student studying on laptop in library](/-/media/aota-images/education/university-student-doing-research-on-laptop.jpg?cx=0.33&cy=0.45&cw=850&ch=484&hash=E169C8BD22F6EA5906298B21B9BF2289)
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.
![Professional woman sitting at table working on laptop](/-/media/aota-images/publications/woman-on-laptop-writing-call-for-papers-ajot.jpg?cx=0.19&cy=0.41&cw=575&ch=575&hash=7978A40513E889F11AC18DA183F89AD4)
AOTA Approved Providers
AOTA has many resources to help Approved Providers navigate APP Criteria and Guidelines, applications, and annual requirements.
![Close up of two male hands shaking with blurred office in background](/-/media/aota-images/career/two-diverse-male-handshake-interview.jpg?cx=0.44&cy=0.49&cw=575&ch=575&hash=8661D6A39EDB0C3F1A44E157D12E97E7)
Prospective AOTA Approved Providers
AOTA invites new applicants to submit an Application for Recognition as an AOTA Approved Provider.
![Professionally dressed man and woman walking down government building steps](/-/media/aota-images/advocacy/two-professionals-lobbyists-outside-state-building-advocacy.jpg?cx=0.74&cy=0.34&cw=575&ch=575&hash=B0C7D2DCB03940E2427CAF5B125ED9E0)
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.
![Female occupational therapist alongside senior woman holding a pencil working on handwriting skills](/-/media/aota-images/practice/dementia-occupational-therapy-senior-with-female-ot-paper-pencil-task-evaluation.jpg?cx=0&cy=0&cw=658&ch=512&hash=A6D891C541C7B6648CEAE6D702E4563E)
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.
Frequently asked questions
![Professional woman outside holding binder and reading cell phone](/-/media/aota-images/publications/professional-woman-reading-phone-ebook-ot-practice-ajot.jpg?cx=0.75&cy=0.69&cw=575&ch=575&hash=96E18B83B9040723FFCD8BA704C0BA72)