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2024 ATRA Annual Conference - Together We Thrive, Together We Rise

del 12 al 15 de October del 2024

Kansas City, MO - KC Marriott Country Club Plaza

The following is the FINAL program and schedule for the 2024 ATRA Annual Conference in Kansas City, MO. Presentations, times and other details have been finalized but may change onsite due to unforeseeable circumstances. 

Regarding CEUs, NCTRC has pre-approved all educational sessions. Poster presentations are not eligible for CEUs. For specialty certification designation, please check the pdf version of the program.  

Please note that all attendees, exhibitors, and guests are expected to follow the ATRA Conference Code of Conduct. To review this, please visit https://www.pathlms.com/atra/courses/63978/documents/98441

 

Crafting Comprehensive Internship Manuals: Bridging Theory with Practice

martes, el 15 de octubre de 2024 a las 08:30–10:30 CDT
Seville 1 & 2

Primary Presenter

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Shelby Sharpe, Texas State University - San Marcos
Credentials

PhD, CTRS

Biographical Information

Shelby Sharpe is currently faculty at Texas State University teaching recreational therapy courses and coordinating internships for graduate and undergraduate RT students. She obtained her PhD at Oklahoma State University, has her master’s in public administration from Northeastern University, and earned her bachelor’s in recreational therapy at Texas State. Shelby has been a recreational therapist for 11 years. Her primary experience has been in the community, acute behavioral/mental health, and military settings. Shelby is a young researcher focusing on special populations and community connection, with a specific interest in military service members. Her passion for research, teaching and the field drives her to support advancements in RT professionals and programs in all settings and populations Shelby is excited to share her knowledge and assist in facilitating growth within the profession.

Co-Presenter/panelists

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Brittany Mays, Langston University
Credentials

PhD, CTRS

Biographical Information

I am Dr. Brittany Mays, an Assistant Professor at Langston University in Health, Physical Education, and Recreation. I have recently completed my Doctoral Degree at Oklahoma State University in Health, Human Performance and Leisure. I am also currently working as CTRS part time at Tulsa Center for Behavioral Health in Tulsa, OK. I have been a part of several research projects throughout my time at OSU and I am currently working on many publications, grants, and research. I have a passion for research, teaching and Recreational Therapy and find that service in research plays a vital role in enhancing Recreational Therapy programs in all settings and populations.

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