Occupations and Professions
Recreational Therapy Practice Act
Section 5
License requirements.
     58-40-5.   License requirements.
     (1) The division shall issue a license to practice as a master therapeutic recreational specialist to any applicant who:
     (a) (i) has completed an approved graduate degree in therapeutic recreation or a graduate degree with an approved emphasis in therapeutic recreation; and
     (ii) has completed 4,000 hours of paid experience, as defined by division rule made in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, as a licensed therapeutic recreational specialist or as a certified therapeutic recreational specialist certified by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification;
     (b) is of good moral character;
     (c) submits an application;
     (d) pays the required fee; and
     (e) passes an approved examination.
     (2) The division shall issue a license to practice as a therapeutic recreational specialist to any applicant who:
     (a) has completed an approved bachelor's or graduate degree in therapeutic recreation, a bachelor's or graduate degree with an approved emphasis in therapeutic recreation, or a bachelor's or graduate degree with approved additional course work in therapeutic recreation after graduation;
     (b) has completed an approved practicum;
     (c) is of good moral character;
     (d) submits an application;
     (e) pays the required fee; and
     (f) passes an approved examination.
     (3) The division shall issue a license to practice as a therapeutic recreational technician to any applicant who:
     (a) has received a high school diploma or GED equivalent;
     (b) has completed:
     (i) an approved educational course in therapeutic recreation taught by a licensed master therapeutic recreational specialist; or
     (ii) six semester hours or nine quarter hours in therapeutic recreation from an accredited college or university;
     (c) has completed an approved practicum under the supervision of a licensed master therapeutic recreational specialist or an on-site, full-time employed therapeutic recreational specialist;
     (d) is of good moral character;
     (e) submits an application;
     (f) pays the required fee; and
     (g) passes an approved examination.

Amended by Chapter 382, 2008 General Session
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