TOTA Online Continuing Education Information 



NEED TO KNOW
TOTA is updating the way we deliver online learning content!
 

• District and state continuing education is offered online through our Learning Management System (LMS)
     o Visit TOTA LMS for a list of currently available courses.
     o Visit TOTA Calendar for a list of offered courses.
• Earn CE credits by watching live or recorded sessions. Visit TOTA LMS to enroll in courses.
     o TOTA MEMBERS have access to a wide selection of courses for free!

 

Frequently Asked Questions:

How much does it cost? Most meetings are FREE to current TOTA members. Not a member? By becoming a member, you would be supporting your state association and enjoy cost savings while earning CEUs! All non-members who wish to join, or those in need of membership renewal, can visit the membership page for more information and to access the membership form.  

  1 to 1.5 CEU 2 CEUs
TOTA Member Free to attend
Non-Member OT/OTA $20 $30
Non-Member Student $10 $15


How many CEUs can I earn? Attendees generally receive 1 to 2 CE credits at district and cluster group CE events. You can find CEU information on the calendar for specific district events.

Can I register as a student if I am in higher education, such as MOT or OTD? No, you can not register as a student if you have passed the certification exam (NBCOT).

Student Membership Status Clarification

4.1 Occupational therapy student, hereinafter referred to as OTS; one who is enrolled in an accredited OT or OTA program, or where the program’s accreditation is pending. Membership as an OTS extends until successful completion of the certification examination.

In determining membership status, those qualified as an OT or OTA and who are engaged in advanced or continuing education are not classified as students.

Can I register for any district CE or professional development events? Yes! While events within your own district may address issues relevant to your area, you may find an interesting meeting topic outside of your district. If you do not know the district you are in, you can look at the district map. Please note that there is a limit of 100 available "seats."

How is the meeting streamed? Do I need to do anything before the meeting? Click on the Enroll Course button and make any necessary payments. Live meetings are held through Zoom. The link is contained within the LMS. 

How do I join a meeting? You MUST Enroll from TOTA LMS. You can also access any courses for which you are already registered, by clicking MY ACCOUNT on the TOTA LMS platform.

How do I receive credit and the certificate? You are expected to participate in the meeting in its entirety. Be sure to complete each component of the meeting. After completing each component within the LMS a certificate is automatically generated after completing the attestation quiz.  

I can no longer attend. How do I cancel? Cancellations must be received in writing to [email protected] at least 24 hours in advance of the start of meeting. Cancellations received before the deadline are eligible to receive a full refund of registration fees, less a 10% administrative fee. Cancellations received after the stated deadline will not be eligible for a refund. Refunds will not be available for registrants who are "no shows."