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ATRA SoCal : 2026 Session Description
October 17–19, 2026
The Embassy Suites, Brea, California
2026 ATRA Annual Conference – Session Descriptions
October 17–19, 2026 | Brea, CA
The following is the Session Descriptions for the 2026 ATRA Annual Conference in Brea, CA. All sessions, times, and presenter information have been confirmed, though final adjustments may occur due to unforeseen circumstances onsite.
For a visual Calendar view, please visit: Schedule at a Glance
For information on our On Demand Conference offerings, please visit: ATRA SoCal On Demand
Continuing Education (CEUs):
NCTRC pre-approval is pending fr all sessions for CEUs.
Once the program is pre-approved; For questions related to specialty certification areas, please refer to the PDF version of the program for designation icons and CEU-eligible sessions.
Code of Conduct:
All attendees, speakers, exhibitors, and guests are expected to uphold the ATRA Conference Code of Conduct.
To review the Code, view it here.
Note on Non-ATRA Activities:
Please note that any events or activities not listed in the official ATRA SoCal program are independently organized and not affiliated or sponsored by ATRA. ATRA is not responsible for independently coordinated events, meetups or activities not articulated in this program. Individuals interested in non-ATRA sponsored activities should contact their respective organizations directly for details.
Committee on Accreditation of Recreational Therapy Education Site Visitor Training
Session Description
This session will focus on the responsibilities of a site visitor for the Committee on Accreditation of Recreational Therapy Education (CARTE). The responsibilities include education standards in recreational therapy, process of the site visit, specific steps each site visitor will be performing and the difference roles of individuals who serve as site visitors.
Learning Outcomes
identify the steps in the site visit process. identify a minimum of 5 accreditation standards that academic programs in recreational therapy must meet. identify the process of obtaining the credentials to serve as a site visitor.
Practice Area: Select ALL that Apply
Higher Education
Target Audience
New Graduates/New Professionals
Educators/Researchers
Mid-Career Professionals
Seasoned Professionals
Primary Presenter
![[photo]](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/1b3107ee277e84509edab39a0f984f14.png?d=https://proposalspace.com/images/no_photo.png&r=PG&s=50 "Dr. Tim Passmore, CTRS/L, FDRT, Oklahoma State University")
Dr. Tim Passmore, CTRS/L, FDRT, Oklahoma State University
Biographical Information
Dr. Tim Passmore is a Professor of Recreational Therapy, Interim Chair of the School of Kinesiology, Applied Health, and Recreation, College of Education and Human Sciences, Oklahoma State University. A Fellow Distinguished in Recreational Therapy, an ATRA Fellow, Editor and Chief of the American Journal of Recreational Therapy, Past ATRA President, and current Chair of the Committee on Accreditation of Recreational Therapy Education (CARTE).