On-SIte Program for the 2023 ATRA Annual Conference September 9 - 12, 2023
*Sessions subject to change.
* ALL CEUs have been approved by NCTRC.
*Check pdf for NCTRC Specialty Certification approved courses.
CARTE Overview and Site Visitor Training
Session Description
This session is designed to orient recreational therapy practitioners and educators to accreditation under the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) and the Committee on Accreditation of Recreational Therapy Education (CARTE). Participants will receive a general overview of the importance of academic accreditation and the history of CAAHEP-CARTE. They will be introduced to the specific standards and guidelines that are utilized to evaluate recreational therapy programs and the procedures academic programs follow when seeking and maintaining accreditation. The second half of the session will focus on practical application of CARTE procedures for evaluating programs. Emphasis will be placed on the site visit and the role of the site visitors. Interested participants will gain knowledge and resources needed to apply to be an accreditation site visitor for CAAHEP/CARTE.
Learning Outcomes
1. Describe the rationale for accreditation and at least three benefits of academic accreditation.
2. Identify 3 basic procedures required when applying for CAAHEP/CARTE accreditation and 4 key elements used to determine compliance with CARTE Standards and Guidelines.
3. Name 3 roles and responsibilities of CARTE site visitors, and 3 steps in the process of becoming a CARTE accreditation site visitor.
Presentation Track: Select ALL that Apply
Higher Education
Target Audience
Mid-Career Professionals
Seasoned Professionals
Primary Presenter
Jared Allsop, Indiana University
Credentials
PhD, CTRS