American Society of Hand Therapists

Membership

Members should be a registered/licensed Occupational or Physical Therapist or an assistant.
Board officers need to be active members in the American Society of Hand Therapists.
Active members do not need to reside in the state of California.

All members shall abide by the bylaws and policies of the California Chapter.
Members are expected to attend the Corporation's meetings on a regular basis and to participate in the work of the Chapter.
Members should try to contribute to the educational activities of the Chapter.
Members should pay annual membership dues.
Active members of the Chapter may vote and participate on committees.
Only active members of ASHT may hold elective office and chair committees.

Discounted rate for conference fees to the Chapter's annual educational conference.
A receptive audience to present your ideas and issues to which could potentially lead to presentations, travel, notoriety, maybe even a book.
Opportunities to apply for research grants and to participate in research projects.

If you are not an ASHT member, dues are $45 / year.
If you are an ASHT member, the California Chapter dues are $25/year payable to "ASHT-CA Chapter"
Deadline for becoming a member is June 30th of each year.
After that, monthly meeting fees are $20 per meeting payable at the door.
Any member unable able to make it to any meeting is required to RSVP 48 hrs in advance as a professional courtesy.