Canadian Therapeutic Recreation Association (CTRA)

Overview:

Profession(s): Recreational Therapy
Member Type(s): Recreation Therapists and Therapeutic Recreation Assistants
Scope: National - Canada
Formed: 1996
Members: 208
Registration No.: 331-150-3
Address: 7140 C Fairmount Drive SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2H 0X4, Canada
Email: ctra@canadian-tr.org
Website: www.canadian-tr.org

Description:

CTRA is the Canadian national association of practioners in the field of Therapeutic Recreaton.

CTRA Board of Directors provide leadership and management to the Association. Regional Directors on the Board represent the main liaison between CTRA and each of the provincial and territories professional associations.

Mission/Aims:

We will advocate for the Therapeutic Recreation Profession and our membership by:

Promoting and facilitating communication between and among members in Therapeutic Recreation.

Developing and implementing a plan which will lead to national certification of Therapeutic Recreation practitioners.

Promoting and advancing public awareness and understanding of Therapeutic Recreation.

Developing and promoting the adoption and implementation of Professional Standards for the delivery of Therapeutic Recreation Services.

Supporting excellence and advancement in Education and Research in Therapeutic Recreation.

Principal Activities:

Uniting TR professionals across Canada

Annual conference

Quarterly newsletter

Therapeutic Recreation Awareneness Week

Professional development opportunities

Host 3 Provincial Presidents meetings via telephone conference

Member Benefits:

Current Benefits:

Communication & Networking; Current Trends; Job Opportunities; Website; National Standards of Practice; Right to Vote & Hold Office; Public Education; Awards program; Continuing Education; National Code of Ethics; Student Manuscript Competition; Bi-lingual documentation

Future Benefits:

Certification; Curriculum Advisory; TR Policy Development; Research; Professional Insurance

Training/Licensing/Certification:

The Certification Task Force is investigating defining and implementing systems that reflect CTRA’s commitment to move toward a National Certification Program for Canadian Therapeutic Recreation Professionals.

Affiliations:

Our member Associations, Chapters, Divisions:
British Columbia Therapeutic Recreation Association (BCTRA)
Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA)
Saskatchewan Association of Recreational Professionals (SARP)
Regina Therapeutic Recreation Association (RTRA)
Therapeutic Recreation Manitoba (TRM)
Therapeutic Recreation Ontario (TRO)
Quebec Association of Activity Professionals (QAAP)
Newfoundland Labrador Therapeutic Recreation Association (NLTRA)
Nova Scotia Recreation Professionals in Health (NSRPH)
Therapeutic Recreation Association of Atlantic Canada (TRAAC)

Partner Associations:
Active Living Alliance for Canadians with a Disability (ALACD)

Verification Criteria:

Degree in Therapeutic Recreation from a qualified academic institution (University and Collegial level).

Additional Information:

Therapeutic Recreation is a profession which recognizes leisure, recreation and play as integral components of quality of life. Service is provided to individuals who have physical, mental, social or emotional limitations which impact their ability to engage in meaningful leisure experiences.

Therapeutic Recreation is directed toward functional interventions, leisure education and participation opportunities. These processes support the goal of assisting the individual to maximize the independence in leisure, optimal health and the highest possible quality of life.