A Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist® (CTRS) is a qualified professional providing recreational therapy services.
National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification® (NCTRC®) is the premier credentialing organization within the profession of Therapeutic Recreation and exclusively offers the Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) credential.
The NCTRC Certification Standards serve as the governing policies and procedures for certification services and credentialing processes within the profession.
Issued by NCTRC, the CTRS credential indicates to employers and the public that the CTRS has met specific educational and professional experience requirements, in addition to passing the NCTRC Certification Exam.
Once certified, individuals follow a five-year certification cycle, including annual maintenance and recertification requirements as outlined in the NCTRC Certification Standards.
In our society, where professional credentials and training are indicators of quality, the CTRS designation is valued as the benchmark for professional certification and is recognized as essential for recreational therapy practice.
