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Now is the perfect time to join South Africa’s growing community of occupational therapy professionals. Connect with peers, access exclusive resources, and elevate your practice with support designed for every stage of your career.

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OTASA Membership Fees Include Membership with the World Federation of Occupational Therapy (WFOT)

Advocacy

Advocacy

Contributions to gazettes, draft guidelines, and other relevant documents that advocate the role of occupational therapy.

Continuous Professional Development

  • 6 Free Ethics CEUs 2026 (HPCSA 1-year CPD)
  • 6 Free Clinical CEUs 2026 (HPCSA 1-year CPD)
  • 9 free CEUs from 3 SAJOT issues (3 per Journal)
  • 9 free CEUs from 3 FOCUS e-newsletters (3 per FOCUS)
  • 24 free CEUs from 8 Stand-Alone Articles
  • Member discounts on webinars, workshops, etc

The moment for that long-awaited step has arrived, and
we’re here to guide you.

If you’re currently in your studies, community service,
and professional requirements, there’s nothing holding
you back from becoming an OTASA member.

Developments in Occupational Therapy in different practice settings

Inputs to engagements with key stakeholders e.g, Government, Agencies, HPCSA, OHSC, Medical Schemes, etc.

Developments in the profession of Occupational Therapy

  • FOCUS e-newsletters published three times per year.
  • Online open source of the South African Journal of Occupational Therapy (SAJOT) published three
    times per year.
  • Discover the latest innovations, trends and insights.
Developments in Occupational Therapy in different practice settings
Directory of occupational therapy in practice

Directory of occupational therapy in practice

Exculsive to Members! find and refer to occupational therapist, occupational therapy technicians through the OTASA digital directory – name list, contact details and locations.

Exclusive discounted rates in Medical Protection Society fees

Protecting you against claims arising from negligence, omissions, or breaches of duty in the course of your professional services. OTASA members who require Medical Protection Society (MPS) coverage qualify for a discounted professional indemnity fee.

Expert Advice

  • Practice Audits by funders and other stakeholders on request.
  • Access to expert advice on Ethics.
  • Access to Standing Committees and Task Teams.
  • Development of Occupational Therapy in different contexts of practice.
OTASA Professional Body

OTASA Professional Body for Management, Leadership, and Fields of Practice

Recognition in the following fields of practice: mental health; physical and neuro; geriatrics; pain management; vocational rehabilitation; driving and community rehabilitation; sensory integration; practice management; hands and upper limb; palliative care; visual impairment and paediatrics general.
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Student Membership

Student Membership

  • Year 1 – 4 Occupational Therapy students are free members of OTASA.
  • Year 1 – 4 Occupational Therapy students are free members of Medical Protection Society.
  • OTASA free Ethics webinar once per year.
  • OTASA free webinar on ICSP, HPCSA registration and the world of work.
  • Membership to OTASA S the student leadership wing of OTASA.
  • FOCUS e-newsletter.
  • Online open platform of the South African Journal of Occupational Therapy.

Keep your connection strong and your professional journey moving forward!

Renew your membership with the convenient 2026 four-month payment option

Find Out How

Description

FULL Year

Registration & Reinstatement fee (not applicable to current members)

R 238.00

OTASA Full Membership Subscription

R 1,828.00

Community Service Year Membership Subscription: 70%

R 1,280.00

OTASA Sliding Scale Membership Subscription: 70% (Income below R 412 134)

R 1,280.00

OTASA Sliding Scale Membership Subscription: 50% (Income below R 254 698)

R 914.00

OTASA non-practicing Membership Subscription (pensioner, maternity leave, unemployed. etc..): 50%

R 914.00

OTT/OTA Membership Subscription

R 603.00

National Affiliated Membership Subscription (no voting)

R 1,097.00

International Associated Membership Subscription (no voting)

R 1,463.00

National Group Membership - 90%

R 1,645.00

OTARG Membership Subscription - 2 Years

R 345.00

STUDENT MEMBERSHIP: OTASA & MPS Student Membership - Free
Applies from 1st to 4th year OT Students

R 0.00

Medical Protection Society (OTASA MEMBERS)
MPS Membership Subscription: OT1
(Membership including claims indemnity - Private Sector)

R 1,710.00

Medical Protection Society (OTASA MEMBERS)
MPS Membership Subscription: OTT OT1
(Membership Excluding claims indemnity – Public Sector)

R 1,364.00

Medical Protection Society (NON OTASA MEMBERS)
MPS Membership Subscription: OT1
(Membership Including claims indemnity – Private Sector)

R 1,782.00

Medical Protection Society (NON OTASA MEMBERS)
MPS membership Subscription: OTT OT1

R 1,421.00

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