Membership
There are two levels of membership of OMTAustralia
1. Titled members
Titled members have completed the full course of OMT postgraduate study, either in Australia or overseas.
They are entitled to use the letters MOMTA (Member of the Australian Association of Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapists) after their name.
Australian MOMTA physiotherapists have completed either a Master of Health Science in Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapy (MHlthSc(OrthoManipT) through Charles Sturt University, or an advanced Post Graduate Course (OMT2).
Overseas MOMTA physiotherapists have been assessed as having reached an equivalent level of proficiency in OMT practice.
Titled members are proficient and safe in the full range of OMT practice, including the use of high velocity thrust manipulative techniques.
2. Associate members
Any physiotherapist can become an associate member of OMTAustralia, allowing them to take advantage of lower course rates and to network with OMT physiotherapists.
There are two rates of OMTAustralia membership
- $140.00, includes one year's subscription to the Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy (four issues), see homepage below.
http://www.maney.co.uk/journals/jmt
- $70.00, no journal
JMMT is an international peer-reviewed journal dedicated to the publication of reviews of the literature that contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the field of manual therapy, clinical research, therapeutic practice, and academic training. Members of OMTAustralia can opt in on their membership form to receive a print-only subscription to the journal at a reduced rate. This includes four issues per year, with each issue featuring an editorial from the editor or guest editor, media reviews, thesis reviews, and abstracts of current literature.
http://www.maney.co.uk/journals/jmt
All members of OMTAustralia receive “OMTAffairs”, an informal newsletter updating members of developments within OMTAustralia, upcoming courses, and useful clinical experiences / information.
Enquiries and applications for membership should be directed to the Treasurer of OMTAustralia:
Paul Dean
77 Best Street
Wagga Wagga 2650
phone: 02 6921 4179
fax: 02 6925 8328
email: p_dean@ozemail.com.au