2016 Mid-Year Conference
February 7–9, 2016
San Antonio, Texas
CARF International and Recreation Therapy Services
Session Description
This session will provide a review of CARF International standards of practice and the role recreation therapy can play in providing services that align with these standards. An overview of related standards in behavioral health, medical rehabilitation, aging, as well as child and youth services will be provided.
Learning Outcomes - Provide three measurable learning objectives for the session that relate to the NCTRC Job Anaylsis.
1. Participants will be able to identify CARF standards, related to recreation therapy practice, within medical rehabilitation, aging services, behavioral health, and programs for child and youth services.
2. Participants will describe strategies to advocate for recreation therapy services within CARF accredited agencies.
3. Participants will be able to describe the value, purpose, and role of ATRA’s membership on the CARF International Advisory Council.
Detailed Session Outline - Include time spent on each portion of the outline. An example is given in the help text.
Introduction 15 minutes
CARF International
Historical perspective
The accreditation process
ATRA’s membership on the CARF International Advisory Council
Standards review – standards consistent with the services of the CTRS
Medical rehabilitation 15 minutes
Behavioral health 15 minutes
Aging services 15 minutes
Child and youth services 10 minutes
Advocacy for recreation therapy within CARF accredited programs 10 minutes
Advocacy needs & support by the ATRA CARF committee 10 minutes
NCTRC Job Analysis.
Advancement of the Profession: Professionalism, Credential maintenance/ professional competencies, PR/promotion/marketing
Target Audience
New Graduates/New Professionals
Mid-Career Professionals