Ohio Occupational Therapy Association

What Ohio Occupational Therapy Association does

Ohio Occupational Therapy Association (OOTA) is a nonprofit professional membership organization founded in 1971 that serves occupational therapy (OT) and occupational therapy assistant (OTA) practitioners, students, and the broader public in Ohio. It provides continuing education (78 courses in its catalog), state-level legislative advocacy, professional networking through forums and special interest sections, annual conferences, and student transition support such as the Student Conclave. OOTA is recognized under Ohio Administrative Code Section 4755-09-01 as an approved continuing education provider alongside AOTA and NBCOT for OT licensure renewal.

OOTA operates on a community-led go-to-market motion funded primarily by recurring annual membership dues, transactional continuing education course fees ($10–$60 for members, $20–$35 for non-members), annual conference registration and sponsorship revenue, and newsletter advertising. The organization's core "technology" is conventional web and email infrastructure supporting course catalog access, event registration, and member forums rather than any proprietary platform or AI capability.

Since 2023, OOTA has operated under the AOTA-ASAP Pilot Collaborative, sharing administrative staff and resources with the Nevada, Tennessee, and Missouri state associations via an Association Management Company (GPS for Growth). This restructuring brought 8 new contracted staff members (now based in Midlothian, Virginia) supporting membership, accounting, communications, and event planning. Recent program launches include the first Feeding Symposium (January 2026, 62 participants), Winterfest virtual conference (65 attendees), and the 2026 Annual Conference at Hilton Columbus at Easton themed "Pivot Points: Amplify, Adapt, Advance!" celebrating the organization's 55th year.

Name

Ohio Occupational Therapy Association

Legal name

Ohio Occupational Therapy Association, Inc.

Website

https://oota.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ohio Occupational Therapy Association (OOTA) is a 55-year-old nonprofit professional membership organization providing continuing education, legislative advocacy, networking, and professional development to OT and OTA practitioners and students across Ohio, recognized as an approved CE provider by the state licensure board.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Winchester

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership subscriptions for OT practitioners, OTA students, and related professionals. Special promotional pricing offered during membership drive periods (e.g., $5.50 discount during April OT Month celebration).
2. Continuing Education Courses: On-demand and live webinars, in-person courses, and conference sessions offering contact hours for licensure renewal. Courses range from $10-$60 for members and $20-$35 for non-members depending on the course.
3. Annual Conference: Annual conference with sponsorship opportunities and attendee registration fees. 2026 conference scheduled for October 16-17, 2026 at Hilton Columbus at Easton.
4. Advertising: Newsletter advertising opportunities available to members and external partners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

OOTA is a voluntary professional membership organization that sells annual memberships, a catalog of continuing education courses (live webinars, on-demand sessions, and in-person courses providing contact hours for Ohio OT licensure renewal), an annual in-person conference, and digital newsletters with advertising. It also provides state-level legislative advocacy, member forums, special interest sections, microcredentials, and student conclave programming for OT and OTA practitioners and students in Ohio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• OOTA Annual Membership Annual membership subscription for licensed OTs, OTAs, and students in Ohio, providing access to discounted continuing education courses, member forums, special interest sections, advocacy representation, and the member newsletter.
• OOTA Continuing Education Course Catalog Catalog of 78 continuing education courses for OT and OTA practitioners, offered as live webinars, on-demand recordings, and in-person sessions, awarding contact hours accepted for Ohio licensure renewal. Pricing ranges from $10-$60 for members and $20-$35 for non-members depending on the course.
• OOTA Annual Conference Annual in-person conference for Ohio OT and OTA practitioners providing continuing education sessions, networking, sponsorship opportunities, and recognition awards. Held at Ohio venues such as Hilton Columbus at Easton (2026) and Embassy Suites Dublin (2025).
• OOTA Winterfest Virtual Conference Virtual mini-conference offering continuing education contact hours through live and asynchronous webinar sessions. The 2026 edition had 65 attendees and up to 11.5 contact hours available.
• OOTA Feeding Symposium First-ever specialized symposium launched in January 2026 focused on pediatric feeding, delivered virtually with evidence-based discussions. Drew 62 participants and offered a Feeding Matters Continuing Education Package as a raffle prize.
• OOTA Virtual Student Conclave Two-night virtual event for OT and OTA students providing career preparation, resume building, ethics training (including AI ethics), and networking with established practitioners. The 2025 edition brought together 59 students from across the state.
• OOTA Newsletter Regular digital newsletter for OOTA members and subscribers covering continuing education programming, events, advocacy updates, and member opportunities. Supports advertising placements for external partners.
• OOTA Annual Conference Sponsorship Sponsorship packages for the OOTA Annual Conference enabling external organizations to reach Ohio occupational therapy practitioners through branding, booth presence, and session sponsorship.
• OOTA Member Forum and Public Forum Online community forums (OOTA Member Forum and Public Forum) for peer discussion, resource sharing, and community building among Ohio OT practitioners and the broader public.
• OOTA Special Interest Sections Special interest sections allowing OOTA members to connect around specific occupational therapy practice areas for deeper specialization, peer support, and community engagement.

Quantifiable outcome

• 62 practitioners attended first Feeding Symposium; 59 students at Student Conclave; 65 attendees at Winterfest with 11.5 contact hours available

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023OOTA participates in the AOTA-ASAP Pilot Collaborative, a partnership with Nevada, Tennessee, and Missouri state associations. This initiative involves utilizing an Association Management Company (AMC) among the four states, enabled by cost-sharing between participating state associations. Goals include delivering consistent member value, growing state and AOTA membership, deepening volunteer engagement, and advancing collective mission for OT quality and professional development.
• GPS for Growth (Association Management Company)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2023GPS for Growth provides staff support to OOTA as part of the AOTA-ASAP Pilot Collaborative. 8 new team members from GPS for Growth assist with daily operations including membership, accounting, communication, and event planning. New office address and email ([email protected]) managed through this partnership.
• Nevada Occupational Therapy AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-participant in AOTA-ASAP Pilot Collaborative focused on state association collaboration and cost-sharing.
• Tennessee Occupational Therapy AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-participant in AOTA-ASAP Pilot Collaborative focused on state association collaboration and cost-sharing.
• Missouri Occupational Therapy AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-participant in AOTA-ASAP Pilot Collaborative focused on state association collaboration and cost-sharing.
• OTPTAT Licensure BoardcoreOthersOfficial CE approval authority. OOTA is recognized under Ohio Administrative Code Section 4755-09-01 as an approved CE provider alongside AOTA and NBCOT for OT practitioner licensure renewal.
• Ohio School Health Services Association (OSHSA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered event with OSHSA for advocacy efforts, including a discussion on Ohio school funding.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT): National certifying body for OT practitioners that, alongside AOTA and OOTA, is recognized as an approved CE provider in Ohio. Adjacent ecosystem participant rather than direct competitor, but competes for CE-related engagement from the same practitioner audience.

Broad incumbents

• American Physical Therapy Association (APTA): National professional association for physical therapists that parallels AOTA's role for OT. Comparable membership organization model with chapters, CE approval, advocacy, and conferences at national scale, making it a structural analog.
• American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA): National professional association for OT practitioners that operates as OOTA's federal counterpart and core strategic partner via the AOTA-ASAP Pilot Collaborative. Comparable mission (advocacy, CE, networking) but operates at national scope, not state-specific.

Direct peers

• Tennessee Occupational Therapy Association: State-level OT professional association co-participant in the AOTA-ASAP Pilot Collaborative. Mirrors OOTA's structure of membership dues, CE approval, advocacy, and annual conference for Tennessee practitioners.
• Missouri Occupational Therapy Association: State-level OT professional association co-participant in the AOTA-ASAP Pilot Collaborative. Shares staff resources and operates parallel member services, CE, and advocacy programs for Missouri OT practitioners.
• Nevada Occupational Therapy Association: State-level OT professional association co-participant in the AOTA-ASAP Pilot Collaborative. Operates the same model of membership, CE, advocacy, and conference for Nevada practitioners and shares operational staff with OOTA.

Regional players

• Ohio Physical Therapy Association (OPTA): Ohio's state-level professional association for physical therapy practitioners using the same nonprofit membership, CE approval, and advocacy model as OOTA. Strongly comparable in structure and revenue model but serving a different allied health profession in the same state.
• Ohio Speech-Language-Hearing Association (OSLHA): Ohio's state-level professional association for speech-language pathologists operating the same nonprofit membership, CE, and advocacy structure in a different but adjacent allied health field. Comparable in scale and model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

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