Keep your CTRS® credential active – follow the NCTRC® certification cycle.
Once certified, each Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist® (CTRS) follows a five-year certification cycle. The phases of the certification cycle are listed below.
To maintain certification and keep their certification status active, each CTRS is required to complete annual maintenance.
Each CTRS is required to recertify every five years to demonstrate their continuing professional knowledge and competence in recreational therapy.
Reentry is a process whereby certain individuals whose certification recently expired, may qualify for eligibility to take the NCTRC Certification Exam to regain their CTRS credential.
NCTRC awards recognition of advanced knowledge and skill in seven specialized areas of recreational therapy practice.
Please take a moment to check your account information through the MY NCTRC LOGIN portal to ensure you have provided the most up-to-date and accurate contact information.
Make sure to keep your personal contact information (name, address, email, and phone number) up to date on your account profile. Keeping your personal account information up to date is important when NCTRC needs to communicate with you. We rely on the contact information you provide in your NCTRC account. When you keep your account updated, it helps us to ensure we can reach you quickly and efficiently.
