Regulation

ACTION TAKEN - May 2024

• ATRA has been actively engaged with the Alberta Government since 2010 on the pursuit of regulation.
• ATRA continues to explore potential partnerships with existing regulated colleges, while also pursuing regulation independently.
• ATRA has met with the Minister of Health and other prominent Government of Alberta stakeholders.
• The Regulation Committee continues to connect with government officials to advocate for the profession of Recreation Therapy.
• ATRA is currently working with Global Public Affairs, a Government Relations and Strategic Communications Firm.

Regulation of Recreation Therapy Practice – 

States, Districts, and Provinces who Currently Have or Are Working Toward This Goal: August 2024

State Licensure: North Carolina, New Hampshire, Oklahoma, Utah, New Jersey, Washington DC 

States With Title Protection, State-level Registration or Certification: Washington, California, Texas

Provinces Interested in or Working Toward Regulation of Practice: Alberta, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland & Labrador, British Columbia

States Interested in or Working Toward Regulation of Practice: California (licensure), Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Wisconsin 

-Regulation of Recreation Therapy Practice information has been provided by the NCTRC, August 2024.