R156-40-302b. Qualifications for Licensure - Experience Requirements

  In accordance with Section 58-40-302, the experience requirements for licensure include:

  (1) An MTRS is required to complete 4000 hours of paid experience, as required by Subsection 58-40-302(2)(b), which means an individual must either work as a TRS in Utah in a paid position practicing recreational therapy or work outside of Utah as a CTRS in a paid position practicing recreational therapy.

  (2) A TRS is required to complete an approved practicum, as required by Subsection 58-40-302(3)(b), which means a practicum verified on the degree transcript.

  (3) A TRT is required to complete an approved practicum, as required by Subsection 58-40-302(4)(c), which means 125 hours of field work experience to be completed over a duration of not more than nine months under the direction of a licensed TRS or MTRS supervisor or consultant, that includes:

  (a) a minimum of 20 hours of direct face to face supervision of programming, documentation and treatment intervention by the TRS or MTRS supervisor or consultant;

  (b) training in recreational therapy or therapeutic recreation process as defined in Subsection 58-40-102(5) and (6);

  (c) interdisciplinary contact;

  (d) administration contact; and

  (e) community relations.