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to NCTRC e-News!
In an effort to keep you informed about NCTRC and issues that affect
your CTRS credential, NCTRC will be providing monthly updates via
e-mail. The purpose of NCTRC e-News is to provide the CTRS with
a few succinct newsbytes and the opportunity for additional follow-up
using internet links. Please review the first edition of NCTRC e-News
and let us know your thoughts.
NCTRC
to Attend Annual Case Management Conference
NCTRC is continuously searching for effective ways to market the
CTRS credential. As part of this effort, NCTRC will be attending
conferences outside of the field of TR/RT in order to promote the
CTRS credential to various employment sectors. This June, NCTRC
will be attending The Case Management Society of America
Annual Conference from June 17-20, 2008 in Orlando, Florida.
The CMSA Annual Conference & Expo is the largest case management
event of the year and an excellent opportunity for NCTRC to connect
with over 3000 case managers who are often involved in critical
decisions about client services and care. Case managers help identify
appropriate providers and facilities throughout the continuum of
services, while ensuring that available resources are being used
in a timely and cost-effective manner in order to obtain optimum
value for both the client and the reimbursement source. It is critical
that case managers possess accurate knowledge of the TR/RT process
and the value of the CTRS credential. Please contact NCTRC if you
plan to attend the CMSA Annual Conference & Expo. It would be great
to have additional people at the NCTRC booth to answer questions
and share the experiences of a CTRS. For additional information:
CMSA
Annual Conference and Expo
New
Academic Path Option
NCTRC has established a new application path option: Academic
Path – Application Prior to Degree Completion. This path
option was created in order to assist students applying for the
NCTRC exam by shortening the wait time associated with obtaining
the CTRS credential. The new path option permits new graduates to
apply and sit for the exam prior to the completion of their degree
and/or internship. The applicant must meet specific eligibility
requirements including the completion of all required coursework.
For more information on this new path option, visit the NCTRC
website.
New
Pre-Application Review Process
The Pre-Application Coursework Review is a new
program designed to provide preliminary feedback to potential applicants
regarding previously completed coursework. The new process will
provide early confirmation to individuals who are not certain if
their completed coursework will count towards NCTRC Eligibility.
The application form and specific criteria can be found at the NCTRC
website.
NCTRC
2007 Job Analysis
The 2007 NCTRC Job Analysis has been completed
and integrated into the NCTRC certification process. A major outcome
of the 2007 Job Analysis was the development of a new NCTRC
Exam Content Outline. The new exam outline became effective
with the May 2008 Exam. Review a copy of the current
Exam Content Outline.
NCTRC
Promotional Materials
NCTRC offers an array of marketing materials for your use at your
agencies or upcoming professional events. All NCTRC promotional
material can be downloaded in PDF format from the NCTRC
website.
Did
you know ...
- You
can take the NCTRC Exam for Recertification. Next exam available
for November Recertification cycle: October 2008 Exam
- You
can submit your Recertification application up to one year in
advance of the due date
- June
30, 2008 is the last date to submit Annual Maintenance and Recertification
for the May cycle
Please contact NCTRC at 845-639-1439 or nctrc@nctrc.org
if you have any questions or concerns.
Thank you for your continued support of NCTRC and the CTRS
credential.
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