Membership Categories & Fees
- Registered Professional - $300.00
Applicant must have a degree or diploma in recreation therapy, therapeutic recreation or recreation and leisure studies from a nationally or internationally accredited post-secondary institution. A degree or diploma in a related health field will be considered on an individual basis provided the course content criteria have been met.
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All Professional Members must fulfill yearly Continuing Education Units. More information about the requirements is available in our Members Area.
- Student Membership - $50.00
Applicant must be a full time (3 or more courses) student who is enrolled in a degree or diploma program in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreation or related fields.
Please note that student membership does not automatically guarantee professional membership upon graduation. Student members will be required to meet all professional membership criteria in effect at the time of application for professional membership.
- Associate Membership - $50.00
Applicant must be either a retired professional member or live outside of the province of Alberta.
CTRA Membership Additional Fee:
50.00 for Professionals / 25.00 for Students
If you wish to also become a member in the Canadian Therapeutic Recreation Association, the additional fee can be added to your ATRA membership fee. We will remit the fees on your behalf and you will receive a separate membership package from CTRA. Please note, if you live in Alberta, you must be an ATRA member in order to have membership in the national association.
NOTE: New members who join after October 31 of each year will pay half the yearly fee.
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