Athletic Therapy Ontario® is an OATA Registered Trade Name
Mental Health Awareness Week
May 13-19
ATHLETIC THERAPY ONTARIO wants Ontario Athletic Therapists to be aware of the Association's almost 10 year old Critical Incident Stress Management AT-911 Peer Support program. As sport medicine first responders you are on the frontline of sometimes traumatic point of injury care. Your mental health matters too. There are AT peers trained to help you cope with post traumatic events. AT-4-AT.
Ontario Sports & Athletic Therapists of Ontario
Athletic Therapist is NOT a protected health profession title.
The profession of Athletic Therapy is NOT currently subject to a regulatory authority anywhere in Canada.
The OSTA, Ontario Sports and Athletic Therapist Association, is in active pursuit of statutory regulation for ATs registered with the Association adhering to the OSTA professional code of conduct, and in compliance with RHPA-aligned provincial standards of practice. There is an OSTA official registry of these professionals, called the AT-CRED Registry. EHB insurers check for registration of OSTA members under the AT-CRED registry to validate Good Standing and to verify the practitioner has been granted a Verifiable Practice Credential as a REG.AT-ON Athletic Therapist.
The REG.AT-ON Verifiable Digital Credential has been issued by an authorized credentialing platform that complies with ISO 17024 standards for professional designations. The public and employers can count on the REG.AT-ON credential as a symbol of trust and reliability, namely that the practitioner meets competency and professional conduct standards. The REG.AT-ON Athletic Therapist credential provided to OSTA members has been verified by AT-REG: the Athletic Therapy Regulation Advisory Group. AT-REG, incorporated in 2019, accredited the REG.AT-ON practice credential in 2023 against the validated practice competencies and skills defined in the copyrighted official AT Practice Analysis.
The Practice Credential is not in conflict or competition with entry-to-practice certification.
It is issued to qualified practitioners against the established and validated provincial practice standards.
Major EHB Insurers turn to OSTA for its AT-CRED credential verification to confirm that your treating Athletic Therapist is in full compliance with OSTA's standards and defined AT scope of practice as a Reg. AT-ON in good standing. If you are not sure of their "good standing" and wish to confirm the practitioner's compliance with OSTA's professional and ethical conduct requirements, please contact the Association. If you have a complaint about treatment, please see the arms-length, independent review process, and the complaint form available.
June is Athletic Therapy Month
ATHLETIC THERAPY ONTARIO
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Athletic Therapy Ontario is the professional association for AT leaders in this province. The OATA represents the profession to the public, governments, third party insurers and other stakeholders. As an active Certified or Associate Member with the OATA. Members have access to valuable educational programs and services, discounted malpractice insurance, discounted preferred suppliers and professional development programs with expert thought leaders to maximize Members' business acumen and professional practice competencies. Our Athletic Therapists (ATs) are committed to advancing the profession as leaders in sport therapy.
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The New E-learning Platform
Dedicated Learners the new e-learning platform offering courses to meet Athletic Therapists' CEUs needs. The platform offers six learning streams that will provide knowledge to enhance your practice.
