National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification® (NCTRC) is proud to spotlight Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists® (CTRSs) and others connected to NCTRC programs and services who are making a difference within the field of recreational therapy.
Take a moment to read the spotlights below.
Take a moment to get to know the NCTRC Board of Directors. NCTRC is governed by a Board of Directors consisting of ten individuals. The Board has seven elected CTRS members and three appointed members (Consumer Representative, Employer Representative and International Representative).
NCTRC is proud to spotlight CTRSs who work in a variety of settings and are making an impact within the therapeutic recreation profession.
We believe that NCTRC digital badges will further enhance your professional standing and achievements! Check out the featured badges and learn how others are using NCTRC Digital Badges to showcase professional skills, knowledge, and accomplishments.
NCTRC is proud to recognize CTRSs working in recreational therapy around the world! The CTRS designation is the unifying credential for recreational therapists throughout the world. Get to know a diverse group of CTRSs who have international backgrounds or experiences.
NCTRC is proud to offer need-based and merit-based programs to support the therapeutic recreation profession. Read the stories of impact from individuals who recently received financial assistance from NCTRC.
National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification® (NCTRC) offers a Research Grant Program to provide opportunities for individuals pursuing a career in or already practicing recreational therapy to establish and maintain lines of research and promote the collaboration between higher education faculty and practitioners. Click here to learn more about the researchers and topics who recently received funding through the NCTRC Research Grant program. Congratulations to these researchers who received funding from NCTRC following their March 2025 submissions.
"I appreciate the support from NCTRC and the opportunity to contribute to advancing recreational therapy practices".
