"Reverently and earnestly do I pledge my whole-hearted services in aiding those in my care. To this end that my work for the sick may be successful, I will strive for greater knowledge, skill, and understanding in the discharge of my duties in whatsoever position I may find myself. I solemnly declare I will hold and keep whatever I may learn of the lives of sick. I acknowledge the dignity of the cure of disease and the safe-guarding of human health, in which no act is menial or inglorious. I will walk in up-right faithfulness and obedience to those under whose guidance I am to work, and I ask for patience, kindliness and strength in the holy ministry to broken minds and bodies."
- AOTA Pledge, adopted 1926
