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National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification
Protecting and Promoting Since 1981
Welcome to NCTRC e-News
March/April 2023
NCTRC is on Instagram!
NCTRC is now on Instagram. We are excited to open this new avenue of contact between you and the organization.
New & Revised Resources on the NCTRC Website
NCTRC offers publications, forms, and various resources pertaining to the NCTRC credentialing program. NCTRC has revised a few key documents and has added some new ones under Resources on the website.
These include Internship Resources:
- Agency Internship Supervisor Resource Guide
- Student Internship Guide
- Student Internship Resource Guide
Other Resources:
- CTRS® Resource Guide (formally New CTRS Packet)
Conference Season is Upon Us
If you would like NCTRC to present at your in-person or virtual conference, complete the NCTRC Conference Presentation Request Form and email it to nctrc@nctrc.org. A credentialing specialist will get back to you with NCTRC’s availability.
Upcoming NCTRC Conference Presentations
NCTRC is proud to be presenting at the following conferences:
- Gulf Coast TR Symposium: April 13–14, 2023
- New York State TR Association: April 30–May 2, 2023
- Canadian TR Association Conference: May 10–12, 2023
- SMART CEU Retreat: May 18–21, 2023
If you are attending any of these conferences, we hope you can attend an NCTRC session(s) and/or take a moment to stop by and chat with the NCTRC Credentialing staff.
NCTRC Scholarship
NCTRC Scholarship Committee Awards 12 Scholarships in February and 7 Scholarships in March 2023!
The NCTRC Scholarship Committee met in February and selected twelve applications to receive a scholarship award. In March, the NCTRC Scholarship Committee met and selected seven applications to receive a scholarship award. NCTRC is proud to offer this program which recognizes the achievements of those who seek to advance their knowledge and professional competency to improve the quality of recreational therapy services.
Individuals may apply for an NCTRC Scholarship for full or partial reimbursement of funds associated with successful completion (earned grade of B or better) of academic credit generating course(s) completed within the past 12 months. Academic courses must lead to application for Professional Eligibility, recertification of their CTRS credential, Specialization Area Designation, progress toward advancement of a degree in TR/RT, or enhanced recreational therapy knowledge to provide improved quality of care.
New NCTRC Scholarship Application Video Tutorial
The NCTRC Scholarship Committee has created a new video tutorial to assist with the Scholarship application process. This short, 5-minute video provides helpful tips on how to fill out the Scholarship Application correctly, which is the critical first step toward earning a scholarship award. This video can be found on the NCTRC YouTube channel, or by accessing the link here: NCTRC Tutorial - Helpful Tips for Completing Your NCTRC Scholarship Application.
For more information on the NCTRC Scholarship, please visit the FAQ’s on the NCTRC website, or contact NCTRC at 845-639-1439.
NCTRC knows how hard you worked to obtain the CTRS credential. Continue your professional journey by renewing your CTRS certification. Every five years, a CTRS is required to recertify in order to demonstrate continuing professional knowledge and competence.
In order to meet the requirements for recertification, a CTRS must choose one of the following two options:
1) Work Experience and Continuing Education:
- 480 hours of professional work experience in the field of therapeutic recreation, and
- 50 hours of continuing education related to the NCTRC Job Analysis Professional Knowledge and Job Tasks.
or
2) Pass the NCTRC Certification Exam:
- Submit the Exam Registration Form
(Contact the NCTRC office to discuss which exam cycle corresponds with your recertification date.)
Recertify and continue to possess the most well-recognized credential within the therapeutic recreation profession. Login to your MY NCTRC LOGIN account for applications and payment options.
NCTRC Research Grant Program
The NCTRC Research Committee is pleased to announce that six proposals were received for the March 15, 2023, submission deadline. NCTRC Research Grant Applications will be reviewed by the NCTRC Research Committee and applicants will be notified of the decision via email, with funding to be awarded in May 2023 to the selected applicant(s). We are proud to offer this program which seeks to open new doors for current RT practitioners as well as those pursuing careers in the field.
The next Research Grant Application submission deadline is October 15 at 11:59 PM ET, with funding awarded in December 2023.
DOWNLOAD AND REVIEW THE NCTRC RESEARCH GRANT APPLICATION
For more information, please contact NCTRC at 845-639-1439.
NCTRC Office – We Moved!
The NCTRC office has moved to a new location within our building. Please note that only the Suite number has changed.
As of March 1, 2023, the new address for NCTRC is as follows:
NCTRC, 16 Squadron Blvd., Suite 104A, New City, NY 10956.
Please update your contacts and share this information with others within your network to ensure they have the most up-to-date mailing address for the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification.
Go further with an NCTRC Scholarship.
An NCTRC Scholarship recognizes the achievements of those who seek to advance their knowledge and professional competency to improve the quality of recreational therapy services.
Recertify and Reinvest in Yourself.
NCTRC knows how hard you worked to obtain the CTRS credential. Continue your professional journey by renewing your CTRS certification.
Please contact NCTRC at 845-639-1439 or nctrc@nctrc.org.
Thank you for your continued support of NCTRC and the CTRS® credential!
