SRTS 2008: New Vision for Recreational Therapy Service Delivery

Southeast Recreational Therapy Symposium

July 16-18, 2008

Gatlinburg, Tennessee

The 2008 SRTS will be held at the Park Vista Hotel overlooking the Great Smoky mountains and the city of Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Gatlinburg and sister city Pigeon Forge are known for many attractions to include: Dollywood, Splash Country, The Aquarium of the Smokies, Ripley’s Believe It or Not, NASCAR raceway, Gold Mining, and Dixie Lee Stampede. Splash Country is one of the top 10 water parks in the United States. There is shopping, fishing, golf, live entertainment, night clubs, hiking, white water rafting, restaurants, and much more all within a few minutes of the hotel. Bring the family as there is fun for all.

The program and registration information is now available SRTS2008 program and registration

Full detailed program information is now available SRTS2008 full program agenda

To view the hotel, and make reservations, go to the Park Vista Link: www.parkvista.com   When making reservations enter in the following group code: SRTS08   

To view the Gatlinburg Chamber of Commerce Link: www.gatlinburg.com

To view the Pigeon Forge Chamber of Commerce Link: www.mypigeonforge.com

To view the Great Smoky Mountains National Park Link: www.nps.gov/grsm

ENHANCED COMPETENCY FOCUS OF STRS

The 2008 SRTS reflects the approach initiated at the 2000 STRS, as a result of an outcomes assessment conducted with STRS participants, from the planning of program content based solely on response to a Call for Papers to a competency-based approach to develop/refine basic practice competencies and intervention skills. To supplement the wide variety of concurrent sessions offered at the symposium, two independent tracks of certificate-based training will be offered within the symposium. THESE

Two tracks are being offered: Evidenced-Based Practice and Outcomes for Recreational Therapy; and Geriatrics/LTC.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT COMPETENCY TRACKS

Q: What does it count for?
A: The competency track provides the opportunity to receive education in specific knowledge and skill areas. Those participants who attend all the sessions in a specific track will receive a competency certificate.

Q: Do I have to pre-register to attend?
A: It is encouraged, but not required. If there is a cutoff of attendees, pre-registered participants will be seated first.

Q: Can I attend one or two sessions in a competency track if I don’t plan to attend all?
A: Yes, but you will not receive a competency certificate.

Q: What is the difference between CEU’s and competency tracks?
A: CEU’s are continuing education units, and are required for professional certification and recertification of CTRS’s. Competency tracks are groupings of sessions at our symposium related to specific knowledge and skill areas.