Professional Eligibility

Issued by NCTRC

Earners of Professional Eligibility have demonstrated completion of academic coursework and professional experience required to register for the NCTRC Exam, which is a required step in the process of gaining certification as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist® - CTRS®.

Type Validation
Level Foundational
Time Years
Cost Paid

Additional Details

Skills

Assessment
Diversity And Inclusion
Documentation
Evaluation
Implementation
NCTRC Job Analysis
Professional Experience
Program Planning
Recreational Therapy
Therapeutic Interventions

Earning Criteria

Completion of Therapeutic Recreation Content Courses in accordance with NCTRC Standards.
Completion of Supportive Courses in accordance with NCTRC Standards.
Enrollment in or completion of a Bachelor degree or higher program.
Submission of an official academic transcript denoting the completion of the above requirements.
Submitted all application fees.

Standards

NCCA Standards for Certification Programs

The NCCA's Standards for Accreditation for Certification Programs, which were created in the mid-1970s, were the first standards developed by the credentialing industry for professional certification programs.

NCTRC Certification Standards

The NCTRC Certification Standards serve as the governing policies and procedures for all certification services and credentialing processes.