Benefits & Services

Membership in OPA is an investment in yourself, your practice and your profession.

Whether you work in a hospital, private clinic, your own practice, home care, long-term care, as a researcher or academic, for a school board or large industry employer, membership in OPA provides a one-stop resource. OPA has a range of member services and benefits designed to support the practice of physiotherapy.

As a member you receive vital information on clinical and professional issues and updates on current initiatives and policy developments through:

• Access to members only information through OPA's bi-monthly newsletter Physiotherapy Today, members only website and i-Blast emails;
• CPA's members only website, newsletter Contact and the scientific journal Physiotherapy Canada.

In addition you are entitled to take advantage of the following:

• Malpractice, clinic, life, disability and home and auto insurance at very competitive rates;
• Membership in CPA specialty divisions (Seniors' Health Paediatrics, Cardiorespiratory, Women's Health, Leadership, Neurosciences, Research, Sport Physiotherapy Canada, Orthopaedics, Private Practice, Canadian Horse and Animal Physical Rehabilitation, Acupuncture, International Health);
• Discounts for attendance at OPA/CPA-sponsored conferences and courses;
• Affiliated credit card program through CPA.