The table below includes basic information about the four levels of ASHT Membership: Active Member, Associate Member, Affiliate Member, and Student Member.
| Member Type |
Annual Dues |
Eligibility |
Features |
| Active |
$225 |
Must be a certified hand therapist (CHT). |
An active member may vote, hold elected office and participate on (or chair) committees. |
| New CHT |
$185 |
A CHT who has passed the CHT exam within the past 12 months. |
| Associate |
$225 |
A Certified or Licensed occupational or physical therapist. |
An associate member may serve on, (but not chair) committees, and may vote only to elect an associate representative. |
*NEW*
Retired |
$85 |
A current Active or Associate member who is no longer practicing, but wishes to remain connected to the Society may apply for Retired status. *** |
Applications for Active Retired, Associate Retired, Active Leave of Absence of Associate Leave of Absence must be made in writing. Applications will be considered on a case by case basis. More information is available from ASHT Member Services at 856-380-6856. |
*NEW*
Leave of absence |
$85 |
A current Active or Associate member who has taken a planned or unplanned leave of absence from the profession may apply for Leave of Absence status. ***
Requires a signed statement outlining the reason for the leave of absence. Supporting documentation is required.
|
| Step-Up |
$175 |
Must have graduated from OT or PT school within the past 12 months. |
|
| Affiliate |
$175 |
Must be a certified or licensed occupational therapy or physical therapy assistant. |
An affiliate member may serve on (but not chair) committees. Affiliate members cannot vote. |
| Student |
$45 |
Must be enrolled in an accredited entry-level (masters/doctoral) occupational or physical therapy degree program. |
Student members may be invited to participate in ASHT activities, but may not hold elective office, chair committees or vote. |
