ATRA Academy Announces New Teleconference Replay Service

(Alexandria, VA) The American Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA) is pleased to announce an exciting addition to the existing teleconference program, the new Teleconference Replay service. In its sixth year, the Teleconference program is designed to provide additional continuing education opportunities to recreational therapists and other health care professionals. The 2005 ATRA Academy Teleconference Series features a variety of topics ranging from pain management in long term care, to substance abuse, to self-esteem education. Presenters for these topics are well known experts in the profession who will consistently provide the most up-to-date trends on the identified topics.

This new replay service was designed to be a clinical practice resource for recreational therapists interested in an upcoming teleconference topic but unable to participate due to schedule, conflicts. Beginning in February, 2005 all scheduled ATRA Academy teleconferences will be available for replay at any time (24 hours per day) during the full week following the session. Participants will register, receive dial in details and information on accessing handouts, dial into the call at their convenience during the identified week, and listen to a recorded version of the teleconference.

The ATRA Academy audio program provides an additional continuing education opportunity. This program includes audiotape and CD recordings of teleconferences from past years along with accompanying handouts. Sessions feature an excellent variety of pertinent and innovative topics related to recreational therapy and a collection of health care issues. According to ATRA President Nancy McFarlane “Building a base of knowledge is the foundation of our professional association. Providing vital continuing education services like this continues to strengthen our professional practice and provides necessary data and information to provide improved services for the clients we serve." Information on this and all ATRA Academy programs is available on the continuing education page of the ATRA web site at www.atra-tr.org or by contacting the ATRA National Office at (703) 683-9420.