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2023 ATRA Annual Conference Program (Tentative)

St. Louis, MO - Hilton Frontenac St. Louis

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. 

Recreational Therapy Incorporating Equines: Quality Guidelines

Monday, September 11, 2023 at 1:00 PM–2:00 PM CDT
Frontenac
Session Description

This session will describe the work of the RT and ATRA Equine Assisted Services task force and quality guidelines for the practice of RT with equines. NCTRC funded a study to better understand the frequency and modes of equine assisted services by CTRS. A group of subject matter experts took the results of the study and formulated quality guidelines. This session will explain and describe those guidelines in a workshop format with an opportunity to provide feedback and participate in discussion on the guidelines.

Learning Outcomes

1. Describe the current status of RT and Equine Assisted Services
2. Discuss the quality guidelines for RT and Equine Assisted Services
3. Create an action plan for incorporating guidelines into your practice.

Presentation Track: Select ALL that Apply
Behavioral Health
Child and Adolescent
Community
Military/Veterans
Older Adults
Physical Rehabilitation and Medicine
Target Audience
New Graduates/New Professionals
Mid-Career Professionals
Seasoned Professionals

Primary Presenter

Martha Elizabeth Kemeny, Slippery Rock University
Credentials

PhD, CTRS

Co-Presenter/panelists

Taylor Rae Hooker, MS, CTRS, Clemson University and St. Cloud VA Health Care System
Dr Blair McKissock, PhD, Purdue University
Courtney Gramlich, Slippery Rock University
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