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IMPORTANT NOTE Athletic Therapist is NOT a protected health profession title. The profession of Athletic Therapy is NOT regulated anywhere in Canada. The OSTA: Ontario Sports and Athletic Therapist Association, is in pursuit of statutory regulation for Ontario ATs for practitioners registered with the Association who adhere to the OSTA professional code of conduct. There is an OSTA official registry of these professionals, and it is called the AT-CRED Registry. EHB insurers check for registration of OSTA members under the AT-CRED registry to validate Good Standing and to verify the practitioner has been granted a Verifiable Practice Credential as a REG.AT-ON Athletic Therapist. The REG.AT-ON Verifiable Digital Credential has been issued by an authorized credentialing platform that complies with ISO 17024 standards for professional designations. The public and employers can accept the REG.AT-ON credential as a symbol of trust and reliability, the practitioner meets competency standards. The REG.AT-ON Athletic Therapist credential provided to OSTA members has been verified by AT-REG: the Athletic Therapy Regulation Advisory Group. AT-REG, incorporated in 2019, accredited the REG.AT-ON credential in 2023 against the validated practice competencies and standards defined in the copyrighted official AT Practice Analysis. |
Major EHB Insurers turn to Athletic Therapy Ontario for its AT-CRED credential verification to confirm that treating Athletic Therapists are meeting the Ontario practice standards and the Ontario AT scope of practice as a Reg. AT-ON in good standing. To this end, verification of competencies, skills, certifications and practice credentials is important. AT-ON has provided EHB insurers a dedicated portal since 2023 as a source and resource to the sector. Now, with AT-CRED, we can provide credential verification to recognized ISO standards. Be sure to be included, as it will assist in the prompt processing of EHB Insurer Claims with major insurers for your clients and clinics. Reg.AT-ON members are asked to follow the steps to be included in AT-CRED verification between August 15 and October 15, 2025. The AT-CRED registry is Athletic Therapy Ontario's first step to members' qualified access to the Telus Health eClaims platform this Fall. |
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RANGE OF QUALIFIED CERTIFICATIONS & ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS IN ONTARIO ATHLETIC THERAPISTS' COMPETENCY PROFILES |
ATHLETIC TRAINER CERTIFIED
The BOC has the only accredited certification program for ATs in the US. Since 1982, the BOC has been continuously accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). The BOC must undergo review and reaccreditation every five years through the NCCA, which is the accreditation body of Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE). | CERTIFIED ATHLETIC THERAPIST
CATA is the national professional association of Athletic Therapists in Canada. It provides a certification exam to confirm entry-level practice competency. The protected designation is CAT(C). The national association also has an academic accreditation committee. There are two undergraduate CATA-accredited academic programs in Ontario. | REGISTERED KINESIOLOGIST
The College of Kinesiologists of Ontario is a regulatory body that oversees kinesiologists working in the province. It is not a school, and it exists to protect the public. The College receives its authority from the Kinesiology Act, 2007 and the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991. | REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPIST
The College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO) is the regulatory body that oversees Registered Massage Therapists (RMTs/MTs) working in the province. CMTO receives its authority from the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 and the Massage Therapy Act, 1991. CMTO is not a school or an organization that advocates on behalf of RMTs. CMTO exists to protect the public interest. |
RED CROSS | FIRST RESPONDER
The Canadian Red Cross Society is part of the largest humanitarian network in the world, the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. Find out which Canadian Red Cross Training & Certification courses are available in your area. | CAC | SAFE SPORT
The Universal Code of Conduct to Prevent and Address Maltreatment in Sport calls for all sporting environments to be free from physical, sexual and psychological abuse. The Safe Sport Training module developed by the Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) will help anyone involved in sport identify and prevent situations of maltreatment. | CSCS STRENGTH & CONDITIONING
The NSCA Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist® (CSCS) certification proves you possess an elite, evidence-based foundation to lead in sports performance. As a CSCS, you’ll leverage the latest strength and conditioning research and best practices to push the limits of athletic potential. | CSEP HIGH PERFORMANCE
The CSEP High Performance Specialization® focuses on performance and occupational testing and training for qualified exercise professionals working with elite athletes, emergency services personnel, armed forces, and high performance clients. |
CERTIFIED CONCUSSION TRAINED
Ontario is the only Canadian province with concussion legislation. Athletic Therapy Ontario was one of the first health professional associations engaged in Rowan's Law shortly after the tragic death of Rowan Stringer. In the USA, the BOC accredited ImPACT to train American ATs. The ImPACT concussion management training has been approved for Ontario ATs. | SPORT NUTRITION CERTIFIED
Performance Nutrition Academy is a flexible online education program for sports professionals, athletes, coaches, and athletic therapists. It offers the most current sports nutrition information and its digital platform allows you to learn at your own pace! The course is certified by CSEP. | CERTIFIED PEDORTHIST
A number of AT-ON members have earned the C.Ped(C) certification. Certified Pedorthists are allied healthcare professionals trained in the assessment of lower limb anatomy and biomechanics. They specialize in the design, fit, and modification of custom-made orthotics, and in the development of treatment plans through a biomechanical exam and gait analysis. | CEREFIT CERTIFIED
AT-ON members have embraced the core cerebellum proprietary training established by and qualifying for certification by Zing Performance. There are four training modules, but many ATs take the Cerefit for enhanced athletic performance or Ceremind to treat those with concussion and/or PTSD and anxiety. The training is online and self-paced. The program is approved by AT-ON and comes with CEUs and PDUs assigned. |
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Registered Ontario Therapists (Reg.AT-ON)—Members in good standing with the Ontario Association—will soon join Athletic Therapists across Canada in accessing TELUS Health’s eClaims direct billing service at no cost, starting later this year. Please note that there will be a brief delay before Reg.AT-ON Members can apply for access to the eClaims service. This delay allows time to complete the AT-CRED® verification process, which supports Ontario’s statutory regulation readiness program. | AT-CRED® was introduced at the Ontario Association’s June Town Hall and will be available to members starting in August. |
Completing the declaration of all professional certifications, licences, and designations will assist in confirmation of Ontario Athletic Therapist practice, competencies captured in AT billing codes. |
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