At Maitland-Australian Physiotherapy Seminars (MAPS), we offer comprehensive continuing education with valuable new hands-on skills in the Maitland Concept of Orthopedic Manual Therapy tailored for Occupational Therapists (OTs) and Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs). MAPS became an AOTA-Approved Provider in 2025, and has already obtained AOTA approval for several courses listed below with more AOTA-approved courses expected in the coming months. Visit our CE Approvals page for the most up-to-date approval information. Our live, in-person courses provide OTs and COTAs with the tools and techniques not previously explored in their degree programs, all of which are designed to enhance their clinical practice, improve patient outcomes, and activities of daily living.
The courses below are available to OTs and COTAs.
For those looking for even greater expertise, consider our MAPS Certification Program for OTs and COTAs.
Available Courses
Our extensive continuing education courses for Occupational Therapists and Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants are designed to enhance your clinical practice and meet diverse professional needs and preferences. Don’t forget to check out our course schedule page for quick links to our calendar of upcoming MAPS events near you.
Advantages of MAPS Occupational Therapy Courses
MAPS provides an established, evidence-based continuing education, curriculum for COTAs, and OTs. These courses introduce the power of manual therapy to course participants through engaging seminars and live, in-person, hands-on laboratory sessions with directly supervised, expert instructor feedback. Our training programs offer unique, sustainable joint mobilization skills designed to enhance clinical assessment and treatment in children and adult populations, supported by decades of peer-reviewed clinical research
Our mission underscores the importance of improving patient care using the Maitland Concept and the Maitland-Australian Approach’s systematic clinical reasoning approach combined with psychomotor manual therapy assessment and treatment techniques. MAPS courses will not only expand your clinical skills, but also supports career advancement, fosters networking opportunities, and provides the Continuing Education Units (CEUs) necessary for license renewal.
Why Choose MAPS?
Hands-On Training
Our courses emphasize evidence-based learning through hands-on practice, ensuring you gain practical skills you can immediately apply in your clinical or home-based setting.
Expert Faculty
Receive training from expert faculty instructors who provide valuable insights and help you earn continuing education credits for your occupational therapy practice while refining your skills
Approved CEUs
MAPS is an AOTA-Approved Provider for MT-1: Essential Peripheral and MT-1: Essential Peripheral – Upper Limbs, providing CEUs that ensure Occupational Therapists and Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants not only gain advanced skills, but also meet their continuing education requirements for licensure renewal. . AOTA approval for MT-2, MT-O, MT-FMC, MT-G, MT-SIJ and MT-UC is anticipated in the coming months.
Flexible Course Options
MAPS offers a variety of course options for Occupational Therapy professionals, including COTA continuing education opportunities and remote learning options to accommodate your busy schedule.
Get Started Today
Boost your career with our CE program designed to meet the continuing education needs of occupational therapists and certified occupational therapist assistants through a continuum of courses in skilled manual therapy. Click links below to learn more about the Maitland Concept and the Maitland-Australian Approach on our website or contact us today directly to learn more about our curriculum and certification programs and elevate your skills with a course that meets your professional goals.
FAQs
Do you have more questions about our courses? Learn more with the FAQs below.
CEU credits depend on several factors, such as course length and content. Participants can expect to earn occupational therapy continuing education credits ranging from 20 to 35 CE Hours per course. Please be advised that some of our courses have prerequisites.
Our courses typically combine home study material with hands-on laboratory sessions. This hybrid format (online/live, in-person) provides a balanced learning environment to support theoretical and practical understanding of the material with minimal time away from home.
Occupational Therapists and Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants can enroll in our continuing education programs by visiting our website. You can find a course near you and sign up for the programs that best suit your schedule and professional development goals.
You can take the courses of your choice to enhance your practice and renew your license. MAPS is an AOTA-Approved Provider, which ensures our courses comply with CE requirements for OTs and COTAs. Currently only MT-1 and MT-1UL are already approved by AOTA, but final approval applications are in process for MT-2, MT-O, MT-FMC, MT-G, MT-SIJ and MT-UC. Our courses are regularly offered in cities across the US. This allows you to tailor your learning path based on your interests and professional aspirations. Although some courses do have prerequisites, our helpful staff can help you design a plan to meet your needs and earn the occupational therapy continuing education credits you need. Please contact us at 1-800-828-0738 to speak with us or email erika@ozpt.com with your questions.
