Survey assessed the reasons why members of the National Therapeutic Recreation Society participated in continuing professional education. There were no significant trends, but representative information was obtained about the importance of the reasons themselves. Two of the most important reasons were professional service and professional…

A survey was conducted of 338 professional members of the National Therapeutic Recreation Society (NTRS) to identify deterrents to participation in continuing professional education. The four top ranked factors in deterring participation were cost, work constraints, lack of quality, and lack of benefit, followed by family constraints and…

Reports a study designed to identify deterrents to participation in continuing professional education experienced by professional members of the National Therapeutic Recreation Society. The four top ranked barriers were cost, work constraints, lack of quality, and lack of benefit. There were regional differences relative to which factors were…