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National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification

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National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification® (NCTRC®) is the premier credentialing organization for the profession of Therapeutic Recreation.

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NCTRC® Congratulates the Class of 2026!

May, 2026

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NCTRC welcomes new board members: Karla Palacios-Reagor, MS, CTRS, and Kendrell Ringer, Ph.D., CTRS/L, CARSS, CAMS.

NCTRC continues to add more digital badges associated with NCTRC approved micro-credentials to the collection! Click to access the full list.

NCTRC Research Grant Committee funded three new projects from the March 2026 submission window. Click to view the full list of NCTRC funded research projects.