Employing a CTRS® demonstrates to the public that your organization has a qualified professional providing recreational therapy services.
Issued by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification® (NCTRC®), the Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist® (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.
Employers today are looking to hire and retain the most qualified professionals available. It is documented that CTRSs increase both the effectiveness and efficiency of recreational therapy services in comparison to noncertified individuals, significantly contributing to the expected outcomes of the healthcare delivery system. The CTRS has the skill, ability and knowledge recognized as essential for recreational therapy practice.
Since many CTRSs focus their practice within a specific population and service sector, NCTRC awards recognition of advanced knowledge and skill in seven specialized areas of recreational therapy practice. Specialization is well recognized within professional practice and has become the norm within the health and human service delivery system today.
In today’s employment settings where professional credentials and training are the benchmarks of quality, the CTRS and Specialization Area Designations through NCTRC exemplify the profession’s dedication to industry standards and professional excellence.
