Information for Educators

National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification® (NCTRC®) encourages you to educate and inform students on the importance of NCTRC Certification.

Individuals wishing to become certified through NCTRC and earn the Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist® (CTRS®) credential must meet specific educational and professional experience requirements, in addition to passing the NCTRC Certification Exam.

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

Take a moment to review the important information for educators – click on the links below to learn more.

EDUCATORS BROADCAST

NCTRC is committed to providing educators with the tools necessary to help you in your role as a teacher, advisor and/or mentor. Please read through the important updates and information in each edition of the Educators Broadcast from NCTRC.

NCTRC WEBINARS & CLASS PRESENTATIONS

Consider inviting NCTRC to present a webinar to your students on the Certification Process, NCTRC Overview of Services, or other topics. Please complete the NCTRC Webinar Request Form found on the NCTRC website and email it back to nctrc@nctrc.org. A Credentialing Specialist will get back to you with NCTRC’s availability.