Welcome to NCOTAThe North Carolina Occupational Therapy Association was founded in 1957 and was incorporated as a nonprofit professional association in 1976. Dedicated volunteers also led the drive for licensure in 1984. From then until now, occupational therapy has grown from a few therapists around the state to over 5,400 licensed OT and OTA practitioners in many different specialty fields. And yet the mission continues. Providing leadership in advocacy to legislation and policy makers. Supporting continued competence of OT practice through several comprehensive educational conferences each year, from the coast to the mountains. Helping to create networking opportunities and resources for our members. We hope you will find your visit to our site useful and, if you are not a current member, that you will consider joining with us. The future is exciting and we are looking forward to enjoying it together. The Benefits of Membership
NCOTA aims to advocate, educate, and communicate. Membership in any professional association offers you to opportunity to lend your support, as many others have done in the past, to the mission and activities of that association and to your colleagues who are already involved. In addition to what you give, members also receive a few valuable benefits. Membership has been proven to enhance professional identity and pride. Members receive substantial discounts at continuing education events, making license renewal easier to manage, while knowing that those events are being produced specifically for you. Members become part of various networking resources, both locally and statewide. Members have a voice when lawmakers are considering legislation that might impact the care OT practitioners offer or access to that care for NC citizens. Join TodayNCOTA Annual ConferenceThe largest gathering for occupational therapy practitioners and students each year is the NCOTA Annual Fall Conference. This year our conference will be held at the Koury Convention Center & Sheraton Greensboro in Greensboro, NC, on the weekend of November 4-6. Stay onsite at the Sheraton for only $137 per night (mention NCOTA or Occupational Therapy when making your reservations). Call (336) 292-9161 to book your room. We are bringing back Pre-Conference Institutes on Friday the 4th and then our Full Conference will be held on Saturday and Sunday, November 5 & 6th. Participants can earn up to 21.75 hours of quality continuing education, network with colleagues, and visit with industry leading vendors and employers. A copy of the conference program and fee schedule is available below. Contact us at office@ncota.org with any questions. Exhibitor and Sponsor Prospectus Nominate a Colleague for an Award Register Today |