National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification® (NCTRC) is the premier credentialing organization within the profession of Therapeutic Recreation.
Established in 1981, NCTRC is a non-profit, international organization dedicated to professional excellence for the protection of consumers through the certification of recreational therapists. The NCTRC Certification Standards serve as the governing policies and procedures for certification services and credentialing processes within the profession.
Issued by 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.
In today’s demanding employment market, NCTRC certification signifies that the CTRS is a qualified professional providing recreational therapy services, with the skills, ability and knowledge recognized as essential for recreational therapy practice. The CTRS has extensive knowledge and skill-based training in core therapy skills including assessment, planning, implementation, documentation, and evaluation.
NCTRC is committed to the safe and ethical provision of recreational therapy services to all consumers by CTRSs.
NCTRC provides a wide range of professional programs and services to ensure both the value of the CTRS credential and protection of the consumer.
To share updates regarding credentialing, marketing, exam data, certification standards changes, and organizational activities, the Annual NCTRC Certificants Meeting is held virtually each year. View recordings on the NCTRC YouTube channel.
NCTRC is committed to providing you with the information and resources you need. Please connect with NCTRC Credentialing Specialists to learn more about NCTRC programs and services.
