2010 Utah Code
Title 58 - Occupations and Professions
Chapter 40 - Recreational Therapy Practice Act
58-40-5 - 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