NCTRC fulfills its mission of protecting the consumer of recreational therapy services through three important functions:
NCTRC standards are based on current professional knowledge and skills necessary for competent practice and continued competence in recreational therapy services.
Individual qualifications for certification and recertification are evaluated by NCTRC through a comprehensive system of review, verification, and standardized national testing to assure that each individual awarded the CTRS has in fact, met the qualifications to hold the credential.
NCTRC monitors adherence to standards to assure that cases involving potential harm to public health and safety are investigated fully and that appropriate sanctions of reprimand, suspension and/or revocation are instituted as needed. NCTRC standards include education, experience, continuing professional development, and adherence to principles of appropriate professional conduct.
