Recreational Therapy Professional Organizations
American Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA)
ATRA is the largest organization that represents Recreation Therapists. ATRA is an advocateÌýfor professionals, provides continuing education, and provides information to the public aboutÌýTherapeutic Recreation.ÌýFor more information about ATRA visit Ìý
National Council for Therapeutic Recreation CertificationÌý
NCTRC was established in 1981 and is an international organization dedicated to professional excellence and the protection of consumers through the certification of recreational therapists.ÌýFor more information about NCTRC visit ÌýÌý
Ohio Recreational Therapy AssociationÌý
ORTA is a chapter affiliate of the American Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA). ORTA was established in 2017 in order to promote the health and well-being of the public through service, education, research, and the development and enforcement of standards within the field of Recraetional Therapy in the state of Ohio.ÌýFor more information about ORTA visit ÌýÌý
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