Utah Recreation Therapy Association
Promoting the development of recreation therapy in the state of Utah.
What is Recreational Therapy?
Learn more about URTA, Recreational Therapy, and the APIED Process
URTA Events
Check out upcoming events including webinars and our annual conference.
Testimonials
Read testimonials from clients and families or watch informative Recreational Therapy videos.
Make a Donation
Make a monetary donation used exclusively for our legislative efforts for the advancement and improvement of Recreational Therapy services for the people in the state of Utah.
Post a Job/Internship
Post a job or internship opportunity on our website.
Access to Individual CEU Drives/CEU Certificates
Current Members can print their CEU Certificates from URTA uploaded in their Individual CEU Drives accessed through the Membership Directory.
Ongoing Award Nominations
Know someone who is awesome and is passionate about recreation therapy? Nominate them for recognition and an award at the annual Utah Recreation Therapy Conference! Each year URTA Members and friends are recognized for their hard work and dedication to the profession in the following categories: Outstanding Member, Distinguished Service, Outstanding Program, Community Service. Nominations are ongoing.
Featured Posts
Internship Fair Call for Facilities
INTERNSHIP FAIR CALL FOR FACILITIES!!! Sign up for the event that provides the greatest opportunity to recruit interns!
Internship Fair will take place on Friday, September 27th, 2024 from 1:00pm-4:00pm at the Copperview Recreation Center.
Join us IN PERSON for our annual networking opportunity! Students will have the opportunity to learn about several internship placements within the state of Utah. Professionals will have the opportunity to showcase their facility and meet potential student interns. Professionals will also have the opportunity to attend a CEU session for the last hour. 0.1 CEU/1 contact hour will be awarded upon completion.
Click HERE for more information on registration pricing and to sign up your facility to attend.
Internship Fair Student Registration Now Open
Join us IN PERSON on Friday September 27th from 1:00am-4:00pm to explore facilities working with various populations in order to find the best internship placement opportunities.
Registration is FREE but registration is still required so we can keep track of statistics.
Students will have the opportunity to learn about several internship placements within the state of Utah. Professionals will have the opportunity to showcase their facility, meet potential student interns and an opportunity to attend 1 professional CEU.
Click HERE for more information and to register.
Information on How to Enroll as a Medicaid Provider for RT Services!
Interested in Enrolling as a Medicaid Provider for RT Services? Click HERE or check out the instructions below.
How to Become a Medicaid Service Provider Steps.pdf
2024 Conference Certificates Now Available
In-Person Certificates from the 2024 URTA Annual Conference are now available in your individual CEU Drives!
To access your certificate: click membership a the top of this page, click 2024 directory, click your name which will take you to your drive. Please remember you can only access your drive with the Gmail email provided at registration.
Please email admin@utahrectherapy.org to dispute any credits or with any questions.
URTA Swig Fundraiser
Tis the Season for Swig! Help URTA raise some funds by purchasing a Swig drink, cookie, or pretzel bites punch card. These are physical cards mailed directly to you after payment. The options and costs for you are below:
10 44oz drinks card $30
10 cookies card $22.50
8 pretzel bite cups and dip card $26
All proceeds go directly to URTA for legislative funds. These cards are good at any Swig location for any drink up to the size of 44oz. We will be collecting funds via Venmo. If interested or have questions email Jenna at Jenna.d.Spendlove@gmail.com with subject line “URTA Swig”. Please provide your name, email, phone number, and address with which card and how many you would like. We will send you the Venmo QR code and once payment is made, your gift card will be sent.
Thank you for your continued support!
URTA Krispy Kreme Fundraiser
Help URTA raise some “dough” by purchasing a “Virtual Dozen” with Krispy Kreme! Virtual Dozen is an electronic gift card that is sent right to your phone through text or email. The cost for you is $11 and all proceeds go directly to URTA for legislative funds. This gift card is good at any Krispy Kreme location for the value of a dozen glazed donuts (11.99) We will be collecting funds via Venmo. If interested or have questions email Jenna at jennadnielson@gmail.com with subject line “URTA Krispy Kreme”. Please provide your name, email, phone number and how you would like your gift card delivered (text, email or both) and how many gift cards you would like. We will send you the Venmo QR code and once payment is made, your gift card will be sent.
Thank you for your continued support!