Our Mission: On behalf of its members and the public, the South Carolina Occupational Therapy Association promotes and advances the profession of occupational therapy in the service of society.
Centennial Vision: We envision that occupational therapy is a powerful, widely recognized, science-driven, and evidence-based profession with a globally connected and diverse workforce meeting society's occupational needs.

Welcome to the SCOTA web site!

Welcome to the SCOTA website! As an OT professional you have taken another step towards your independence. You have surpassed many milestones and reached many goals in your development. Think of the people you have touched and the influence your voice holds on lives. Now think of the power of many OT professionals networking together to learn and share ideas, to help our profession from your desktop to the state level.

As a SCOTA member you will be able to network with hundreds of other OT professional in South Carolina. You will be able to keep track of all of your certifications and expirations in your profile; and you will receive discounts on CEU courses offered. You can also keep track of your certifications or to network.

-- The SCOTA board

SCOTA Strategic Plan 2011-2017

Click here to download the SCOTA Strategic Plan 2011-2017.

Join SCOTA

SCOTA is designed to provide you with the support and information you need to practice in our ever-changing healthcare environment. As a member of SCOTA, you are providing the necessary support and financial investment to help keep our wonderful profession sound, while enjoying the numerous benefits it provides. SCOTA members will have access to the members only area where you can network, exchange ideas, and share experiences.  There is also a tool for tracking your continuing education hours with automatic reminders when your certification is coming up. Members also have access to district meetings and discounted conferences/workshops with CEU opportunities. The list of tangible and intangible benefits goes on and on… Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns. Wishing you success in improving the quality of life of those whom you treat. May SCOTA help you in that mission.

Holly Sutcliffe, OTR
Corresponding Secretary
Membership Chairperson

How can you join?

To join we need a completed application and membership dues for the first year. Please contact us for more information or download and print a copy of the application form here.   You can pay for your membership online by clicking here!

Who can join SCOTA?

Regular Member (OTR/COTA):

Occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants licensed by the SC Board of Occupational Therapy and in good standing with NBCOT.

  1. Attend and participate in all business and special meetings of SCOTA.
  2. Vote on all issues brought forth at the annual business meeting.
  3. Eligible to hold any SCOTA office and serve on any committee.
  4. Access to “members only” section of SCOTA website.
  5. May be elected as a Representative or an Alternate to the Representative Assembly of AOTA, if an AOTA member.

Student Member (OTS/OTAS):

Students either enrolled in an approved South Carolina accredited occupational therapy educational program or students who are residents of South Carolina and enrolled in an approved accredited occupational therapy educational program in another state.

  1. Attend and participate in all business and special meetings of SCOTA.
  2. Will be represented by 1 equal vote on the Executive Board by 1 student representative from each school and at SCOTA business meetings and other special meetings.
  3. Access to “members only” section of SCOTA website.
  4. May serve on committees or as student representative if elected.

Associate Member:

An individual who is interested in promoting occupational therapy, but is not eligible for membership as an OTR or COTA such as an occupational therapist not licensed in SC, an activity therapist, or a student from an educational program that is not occupational therapy.

  1. Attend and participate in all business and special meetings of SCOTA.
  2. Receive routine mailings of SCOTA.
  3. May serve on committees.
  4. Non-voting member
  5. no access to “members only” section of website.

Affiliate Member:

A group who is interested in promoting occupational therapy, but is not eligible for membership as a registered occupational therapist, or COTA, such as a business, or other organization.

  1. Attend and participate in all business and special meetings of SCOTA.
  2. Receive routine mailings of SCOTA.
  3. May serve on committees.
  4. Non-voting member.
  5. no access to “members only” section of website.

Message from the President

Welcome to SCOTA’s informative webpage! Our Mission Statement reads: On behalf of its members and the public, the South Carolina Occupational Therapy Association promotes and advances the profession of occupational therapy in the service of society.  With SCOTA’s user-friendly, topical and contemporary website, you can have round-the-clock access to our employment-opportunities section, as well as an up-to-date calendar of events. Our website often showcases CEU opportunities and we also widely advertise our annual conferences and regular, well-attended workshops and mini-seminars. And there’s more: another feature of our website is our exclusive members-only area - ideal for networking, exchanging ideas and sharing experiences.  In the long run, your profession will benefit by your active participation and year-round utilization of SCOTA’s website. Contact the Board members through the email links. Get involved in the many things our Association offers!   - Lizette Cloete