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2025 Therapeutic Recreation Conference


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Add to Calendar 2025 Therapeutic Recreation Conference 2/28/2025 7:00:00 AM 2/28/2025 5:00:00 PM America/New_York For More Details: https://nationwidechildrens.cloud-cme.com/NCHTR2025 Description: NCTRC CE: All continuing education session content is pre-approved by NCTRCPlease join us virtually for the 2025 Therapeutic Recreation Conference!This conference is designed for current, future, and retired professionals in therapeutic recreation, as well as members of other related professions. Students are also welcome to register for this event. Nationwide Children's Hospital Conference Center false MM/DD/YYYY


Date & Location
Friday, February 28, 2025, 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM,  Nationwide Children's Hospital Conference Center

Target Audience
Specialties - Clinical Therapies, Therapeutic Recreation

Credits
General Attendance (6.00 hours)

Overview

NCTRC CE: All continuing education session content is pre-approved by NCTRC

Please join us virtually for the 2025 Therapeutic Recreation Conference!

This conference is designed for current, future, and retired professionals in therapeutic recreation, as well as members of other related professions. Students are also welcome to register for this event. 

 

 


Registration

 

If you are a Nationwide Children's Employee whose department will cover the cost of registration, please email [email protected] for information regarding internal transfers prior to registration. 


Accreditation

NCTRC CE: All continuing education session content is pre-approved by NCTRC.


Additional Information

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations received in writing no less than 20 days before the course will be refunded, less a 20% administrative fee. No refunds will be made on cancellations received after that date. Please send cancellation requests to [email protected].

Nationwide Children's Hospital reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

Accessibility Statement
 
Nationwide Children's Hospital is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require special accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact the CME Conference Coordinator.




The Nationwide Children's Hospital® adheres to ACCME Criteria, Standards and Policies regarding industry support of continuing medical education. Disclosure of faculty and their commercial relationships will be made prior to the activity.



Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships


Nationwide Children's Hospital adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

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Faculty Photos
Stephanie Bowling, BS, CTRS
Resource coordinator
Careline hospice
Holland , OH
Faculty
Nothing to disclose
Faculty Photos
Monica Davidson, CTRS
Nationwide Children's
tiffin, OH
Faculty
Nothing to disclose
Faculty Photos
Kisha Gunn, RT
Manager 1 Rehabilitation Services - OSU Harding Hospital
Ohio State University Medical Center
Worthington, OH
Faculty
Nothing to disclose
Faculty Photos
Christine Havach, MA, CTRS
Recreation Therapist
Nationwide Children's Hospital
Columbus, OH
Faculty
Nothing to disclose
Faculty Photos
Michael McNicholas, PhD
Director
Sertoma Star Services and Chicago State University
LaGrange Highlands, IL
Faculty
Nothing to disclose
Faculty Photos
Tim Miller, MS
Self
ORLANDO, FL
Faculty
Nothing to disclose
Faculty Photos
Trevor Miller, RT
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
Dept. of Veterans Affairs
Portland, OR
Faculty
Nothing to disclose
Faculty Photos
Ben Reader, PT, DPT
Physical Therapy Research Scientist
Nationwide Children's Hospital
Columbus, OH
Faculty
Nothing to disclose
Faculty Photos
Heather Rice, Master's Organizational Development, PHR
Sr. Talent Development Consultant
Nationwide Children's Hospital
Reynoldsburg, OH
Faculty
Nothing to disclose
Faculty Photos
Leslie Scott, LISW
Staff Support Clinician
Nationwide Children's Hospital
Dublin, OH
Faculty
Nothing to disclose
Faculty Photos
Samantha Sheldon, MA, CTRS – Specialization in Behavioral Health
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
Nationwide Children's Hospital
Columbus, OH
Faculty
Nothing to disclose
Faculty Photos
Lynn Snyder, CTRS
Recreational Therapist
OSU Medical Center
Canal Winchester, OH
Faculty
Nothing to disclose
Faculty Photos
Heather Sotak, CTRS, Therapeutic Recreation
Nationwide Children's Hospital
Hilliard, OH
Faculty
Nothing to disclose
Faculty Photos
Nicolette A Stroud, BS, CTRS
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
Nationwide Children's Hospital
Columbus, OH
Faculty
Nothing to disclose
Faculty Photos
Jamie Sympson, TR, Therapeutic Recreation- BH
Clinical Lead
Nationwide Children's Hospital
Gahanna, OH
Faculty
Nothing to disclose

Friday, February 28, 2025

Welcome and Opening
7:55AM - 8:00AM
Concurrent Session #1 (Choose 1 of 2)

Finding My Place: From Software Engineer/Adaptive Athlete to CTRS
8:00AM - 9:00AM
Tim Miller, MS


This session has been pre-approved for the following NCTRC Specialization Area Designation: Adaptive Sports and Recreation & Community Inclusion Services.
Perceived Barriers to Recreation in the Maywood Park District
8:00AM - 9:00AM
Michael McNicholas, PhD


This session has been pre-approved for the following NCTRC Specialization Area Designation: Community Inclusion Services.
Break 1

Break & Transition to the second concurrent session
9:00AM - 9:15AM

Concurrent Session #2 (Choose 1 of 2)

The Leisure Engagement Scale: A Therapeutic Recreation-Specific Outcome Measure for Children Undergoing Bone Marrow Transplantation
9:15AM - 10:15AM
Ben Reader, PT, DPT
Heather Sotak, CTRS, Therapeutic Recreation


This session has been pre-approved for the following NCTRC Specialization Area Designation: Pediatrics.
Therapeutic Recreation and Psychosis
9:15AM - 10:15AM
Monica Davidson, CTRS


This session has been pre-approved for the following NCTRC Specialization Area Designation: Behavioral Health & Pediatrics.
Break 2

Break & Transition to the third concurrent session
10:15AM - 10:30AM

Concurrent Session #3 (Choose 1 of 2)

An Overview of the Ohio Recreation Therapy Association and Licensure for Recreation Therapy in Ohio
10:30AM - 11:30AM
Christine Havach, MA, CTRS
Lynn Snyder, CTRS
Stephanie Bowling, BS, CTRS
Kisha Gunn, RT

Therapeutic Recreation and Culturally Diverse Interventions
10:30AM - 11:30AM
Nicolette A Stroud, BS, CTRS

Lunch

Lunch Break
11:30AM - 12:30PM

Keynote

Approachability - Flexing Across Differences
12:30PM - 1:30PM
Heather Rice, Master's Organizational Development, PHR

Break 3

Break & Transition to the fourth concurrent session
1:30PM - 1:45PM

Concurrent Session #4 (Choose 1 of 2)

Protecting Your Mental Health, Working in Behavioral Health
1:45PM - 2:45PM
Samantha Sheldon, MA, CTRS – Specialization in Behavioral Health
Leslie Scott, LISW


This session has been pre-approved for the following NCTRC Specialization Area Designation: Behavioral Health.
Therapeutic Recreation and Outdoor Mindfulness
1:45PM - 2:45PM
Trevor Miller, RT

Break 4

Break & Transition to the fifth concurrent session
2:45PM - 3:00PM

Concurrent Session #5 (Choose 1 of 2)

Laughter Yoga Basics: From Intervention to Certification
3:00PM - 4:00PM
Tim Miller, MS


This session has been pre-approved for the following NCTRC Specialization Area Designation: Behavioral Health.
The Intersection Between Chronic Pain and Mental Health: How TR Can Support
3:00PM - 4:00PM
Jamie Sympson, TR, Therapeutic Recreation- BH

Exhibitor registration for the conference includes the following options: 

  • For-Profit Level: $300
    (1) 6’ table and (2) representatives 
    (1) PowerPoint slide (to be provided by exhibitor) for display to the virtual attendees
    Name and logo recognition in marketing and conference materials, as accreditation guidelines and timing allow 
  • Non-Profit Level: $150
    (1) 6’ table and (1) representative 
    (1) PowerPoint slide (to be provided by exhibitor) for display to the virtual attendees
    Name and logo recognition in marketing and conference materials, as accreditation guidelines and timing allow
  • Additional options: 
    Access to electricity (limited availability): $100
    Additional representative: $100 per representative, no more than (2) additional representatives per exhibitor  

Space is limited and the deadline to register as an exhibitor is November 1, 2024.

Unable to attend in-person? Contact [email protected] for sponsorship opportunities. 

On behalf of Nationwide Children’s Hospital and the conference planning committee, thank you for your consideration.


Contact Us:
Whitney Phillips
Nationwide Children's Hospital

Phone: 614-355-7778
Email: [email protected]

Exhibit at this Event

Exhibitor Packages

Exhibitor Package - For-Profit Exhibitor Price: $300.00
Includes:
  • (1) 6-ft Table & (2) Chairs
  • Number of Exhibitor Badges: 2
  • Complimentary refreshments and lunch (available with Exhibitor Badge)
  • (1) PowerPoint slide (to be provided by exhibitor) for display to the virtual attendees

Deadline for order commitment is 1/31/2025 11:59:00 PM.

Exhibitor Package - Non-Profit Exhibitor Price: $150.00
Includes:
  • (1) 6-ft Table & (2) Chairs
  • Number of Exhibitor Badges: 2
  • Complimentary refreshments and lunch (available with Exhibitor Badge)
  • (1) PowerPoint slide (to be provided by exhibitor) for display to the virtual attendees

Deadline for order commitment is 1/31/2025 11:59:00 PM.

Exhibitor Package - Electricity: access for exhibit table Price: $100.00
Includes:
  • Number of Exhibitor Badges: 0

Deadline for order commitment is 1/31/2025 11:59:00 PM.

Exhibitor Package - Additional Representative #1 Price: $100.00
Includes:
  • Number of Exhibitor Badges: 1
  • Complimentary breakfast, lunch, and refreshments (available with Exhibitor Badge)

Deadline for order commitment is 1/31/2025 11:59:00 PM.

Exhibitor Package - Additional Representative #2 Price: $100.00
Includes:
  • Number of Exhibitor Badges: 1
  • Complimentary breakfast, lunch, and refreshments (available with Exhibitor Badge)

Deadline for order commitment is 1/31/2025 11:59:00 PM.

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