NCTRC Actual Questions and Correct Answers
Q1
Application Deadlines for the exam
Answer: The NCTRC certification exam is offered every two months and has a rolling
admission registration period.The exam is offered the first two full weeks in January,
March, May, July, September, and November.
Q2
When you apply for 'professional eligibility' to sit for the exam:
Answer: Submit a completed application. If your application is incomplete it will be
returned to you and your requested test date may be postponed until the next
available test period.
Q3
There are two paths to professional certification as a CTRS:
Answer: the academic path and the equivalency path.
Q4
Eligibility requirements:
Answer: The Academic Path eligibility requirements to take the CTRS exam are a
baccalaureate degree orhigher from an accredited college or university with a major in
therapeutic recreation or a major in recreation or leisure with an option in therapeutic
recreation.
Q5
Course Requirements - Academic Path
Answer: A minimum of 18 semester or 24 quarter hours of therapeutic recreation and
general recreationcontent coursework with no less than a minimum of 15 semester or
20 quarter hours in therapeuticrecreation content.
Q1
Application Deadlines for the exam
Answer: The NCTRC certification exam is offered every two months and has a rolling
admission registration period.The exam is offered the first two full weeks in January,
March, May, July, September, and November.
Q2
When you apply for 'professional eligibility' to sit for the exam:
Answer: Submit a completed application. If your application is incomplete it will be
returned to you and your requested test date may be postponed until the next
available test period.
Q3
There are two paths to professional certification as a CTRS:
Answer: the academic path and the equivalency path.
Q4
Eligibility requirements:
Answer: The Academic Path eligibility requirements to take the CTRS exam are a
baccalaureate degree orhigher from an accredited college or university with a major in
therapeutic recreation or a major in recreation or leisure with an option in therapeutic
recreation.
Q5
Course Requirements - Academic Path
Answer: A minimum of 18 semester or 24 quarter hours of therapeutic recreation and
general recreationcontent coursework with no less than a minimum of 15 semester or
20 quarter hours in therapeuticrecreation content.
