NCTRC EXAM ASSESSMENTS-
FUNCTIONAL SKILLS
Bus Utilization Skills Assessment (BUS) - Correct Answers -Purpose: to determine skills
client has in relation to using public transportation; Determine if clients are cognitively
and socially competent to use public transportation independently; Two Sections:
1.) Evaluations functional skills such as: appearance, getting ready, waiting for the bus,
interaction with strangers, pedestrian safety, riding conduct and transfers
2.) Evaluates maladaptive behaviors such as anxiety, depression, hostility,
suspiciousness, unusual thought content, hallucinations, disorientation, etc.; Uses
detailed checklist and observation; clients with cognitive/physical impairment
Comprehensive Evaluation in RT (CERT) Psych/Behavioral - Correct Answers -
Purpose: to identify and evaluate behaviors relevant to successfully integrate into
society using appropriate social skills; Youth and adults with a developmental age of at
least ten; Performance areas: General: Attendance, appearance, attitude toward
recreation therapy, posture. Individual Performance: decision-making ability, judgement
ability, ability to form individual relationships, expression of hostility, performance in
organized activities, performance in free activities, attention span, frustration tolerance,
strength/endurance, etc.
Group Performance: Memory for group activities, response to group structure,
leadership ability in groups, group conversation, etc.
Recreation Early Development Screening (REDS) - Correct Answers -Purpose: to
assess developmental level; Individuals with severe/profound MR or severe DD who
function less than 1 year of age; Tests development levels 0-1 months to 8-12 months;
Observation; Measures five areas:
1. Play
2. Fine motor
3. Gross motor
4. Sensory
5. Social/cognition
School Social Behavior Scales (SSBS) - Correct Answers -Purpose: to measure social
competence and antisocial behavior; Youth ages 5-18 in school or treatment settings;
Identify students who are behaviorally at-risk and who could benefit from
prevention/intervention; Measures:
1. Social Competence: Interpersonal skills, self-management skills and academic skills
FUNCTIONAL SKILLS
Bus Utilization Skills Assessment (BUS) - Correct Answers -Purpose: to determine skills
client has in relation to using public transportation; Determine if clients are cognitively
and socially competent to use public transportation independently; Two Sections:
1.) Evaluations functional skills such as: appearance, getting ready, waiting for the bus,
interaction with strangers, pedestrian safety, riding conduct and transfers
2.) Evaluates maladaptive behaviors such as anxiety, depression, hostility,
suspiciousness, unusual thought content, hallucinations, disorientation, etc.; Uses
detailed checklist and observation; clients with cognitive/physical impairment
Comprehensive Evaluation in RT (CERT) Psych/Behavioral - Correct Answers -
Purpose: to identify and evaluate behaviors relevant to successfully integrate into
society using appropriate social skills; Youth and adults with a developmental age of at
least ten; Performance areas: General: Attendance, appearance, attitude toward
recreation therapy, posture. Individual Performance: decision-making ability, judgement
ability, ability to form individual relationships, expression of hostility, performance in
organized activities, performance in free activities, attention span, frustration tolerance,
strength/endurance, etc.
Group Performance: Memory for group activities, response to group structure,
leadership ability in groups, group conversation, etc.
Recreation Early Development Screening (REDS) - Correct Answers -Purpose: to
assess developmental level; Individuals with severe/profound MR or severe DD who
function less than 1 year of age; Tests development levels 0-1 months to 8-12 months;
Observation; Measures five areas:
1. Play
2. Fine motor
3. Gross motor
4. Sensory
5. Social/cognition
School Social Behavior Scales (SSBS) - Correct Answers -Purpose: to measure social
competence and antisocial behavior; Youth ages 5-18 in school or treatment settings;
Identify students who are behaviorally at-risk and who could benefit from
prevention/intervention; Measures:
1. Social Competence: Interpersonal skills, self-management skills and academic skills
