NCTRC: National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification correctly answered 2023

NCTRC: National Council for Therapeutic Recreation CertificationWhat is the email for NCTRC? When does the NCTRC publish new Certification standards? March 2016 (between FEB and MAR) How many times a year is the NCTRC exam offered? Six times a year. What is the process for the examination? Sign up for the exam with in a two week window by the application deadline date. After you apply you may receive an authorization to test card (ATT) There are two paths to certification Academic path and the Equivalency path A & B What does the Academic path entail? The Academic Path is designed for the traditional academic graduate. The steps include: 1. Completion of Bachelor degree or higher with concentration in Recreational Therapy(Therapeutic Recreation) 2. Completion of a minimum 14 week / 560 hour internship supervised by a CTRS 3. Successful completion of the NCTRC Certification Exam Who is the Equivalency path designed for? Equivalency paths are designed for applicants who have accomplished extensive work in RT in combination with designated coursework to meet the NCTRC Certification Standards. What does the Equivalency path A entail? PATH A: 18hrs, (5) TR courses 1-3hr REC, 24 hrs Human service courses 5 years full-time TR type work $ 1. Completion of a Bachelor degree or higher 2. Completion of specific coursework in Recreational Therapy (TherapeuticRecreation) and related areas 3. Five (5) years full-time paid work experience in Recreational Therapy (Therapeutic Recreation) 4. Successful completion of the NCTRC Certification Exam What does the Equivalency path B entail? PATH B: (5) TR courses 1-3hr REC, A&P, Lifespan development, Abnormal Psych; 9hrs electives: human service area (psych, SPED, MED terminology); 1yr internship. 1. Completion of a Bachelor degree or higher 2. Completion of specific coursework in Recreational Therapy (Therapeutic Recreation) and related areas 3. One (1) year full-time paid work experience in Recreational Therapy (Therapeutic Recreation) under the supervision of a CTRS 4. Successful completion of the NCTRC Certification Exam