NCTRC Exam-Assessment question and answers 2023

NCTRC Exam-AssessmentCurrent RT Leisure Assessment Instruments 1. Observation 2. Interview 3. Functional Skills Testing Observing -Determine what is most important, dependent, and the needs of the patient and type of program the dept. offers Systematic Observation -Most frequently used observation -Standardizes the procedures used 1. identify targeted bx 2. developing specific recording techniques for the observation of the targeted bx 3. Scoring 4. Interpreting the observation Interviewing 2 Approaches- 1. Directive-most used 2. Nondirective Every interview should have an opening, body and closing Directive approach -Series of questions targeted for a specific end result -Close ended questions, open ended questions Functional Skills Testing Use of mechanical measurement tools (stop watches, measuring tape) to provide standardized information Functional Assessments 1. Comprehensive Evaluation for Therapeutic Recreation (CERT) 2. Ohio Scales of Leisure Functioning 3. Functional Assessment of Characteristics for TR (FACTR) FACTR Screening tool used to determine a client's needs related to basic functional skills and behaviors. Measures 11 areas in 3 domains: cognitive, physical, and social/emotional Leisure Assessments/Checklists 1. Leisure Diagnostic Battery (LDB) 2. Leisure Competence Measure (LCM) 3. Leisurescope Plus