Membership
Belong to Tanzania’s physiotherapy community
Membership connects you to colleagues, professional development, elections and the global physiotherapy family.
Categories
Three ways to be part of APTA
Full Membership
For qualified physiotherapists registered to practise in Tanzania. Full members vote, stand for office and enjoy every member benefit.
- Vote in APTA elections and stand for office
- Continuing Professional Development (CPD) events at member rates
- Digital membership card and verifiable certificate
- Listing in the "Find a Physiotherapist" directory
- Connection to the World Physiotherapy global community
Honorary Membership
Conferred by the Association on individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to physiotherapy or to APTA.
- Lifetime recognition by the Association
- Invitation to APTA scientific conferences and the AGM
- Digital membership card and verifiable certificate
- Member news, announcements and resources
Student Membership
For students enrolled in a recognised physiotherapy programme in Tanzania, building their professional network early.
- Mentorship from experienced physiotherapists
- Discounted conference and CPD participation
- Access to member resources and publications
- Volunteer at World Physiotherapy Day community camps
How it works
From application to member portal in four steps
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Apply online
Complete the short application form with your professional details.
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Pay your subscription
Pay by mobile money or bank and share your payment reference. Online payment is coming soon.
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Approval
The Treasurer, President or Administrator confirms your membership for the subscription period.
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Sign in with a code
Log in with your email — we send a one-time code. Download your card and certificate.
Member portal
Everything about your membership, in one place
Digital card & certificate
Download a PDF card and certificate with a verifiable QR code.
Your profile
Update your photo, contacts, address and institution.
News & alerts
Announcements, events and renewal reminders as they happen.
Publish your work
Submit publications for review and feature on the website.
Elections
Stand for office, upload your CV and receive your voting link.
Directory listing
Choose to appear in “Find a physiotherapist”.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Qualified physiotherapists registered to practise in Tanzania. Full members can vote in APTA elections and stand for office.
Enter the email address you registered with APTA. We email you a six-digit code, valid for 10 minutes. Only members with a valid (approved and unexpired) membership can sign in.
Your membership is valid for the period approved by the Association — normally one year. You will receive reminders by email before it expires.
Yes. For now, pay using the details provided by the Treasurer and enter your payment reference when you apply. Integrated M-Pesa, Mixx by Yas (Tigo Pesa) and Airtel Money payments are coming soon.
Honorary Membership is conferred by the Association on individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to physiotherapy or to APTA. It is not applied for.