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CTRS^® Guide to NCTRC^® Pre-approved Continuing Education

National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification^® (NCTRC) wants to support Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists^® (CTRSs) in their search for continuing education opportunities that align with the current NCTRC Job Analysis in order to meet recertification requirements. Each CTRS is required to recertify every five years to demonstrate their continuing professional knowledge and competence. For detailed information on CTRS Renewal and CTRS Recertification requirements, download and review: NCTRC Certification Standards.

CTRSs, now you can learn in confidence knowing that NCTRC has pre-approved continuing education session content from various conferences, workshops, as well as online and on-demand courses offered by reputable organizations and continuing education providers. For detailed information, review the CTRS Guide to NCTRC Pre-approved Continuing Education.

The NCTRC Organizational Continuing Education Session Content Pre-approval Program provides for advance approval of professionally sponsored continuing education (CE) programs. NCTRC provides continuing education pre-approval of educational session content that is directly related to the NCTRC Job Analysis.

The purpose of the Organizational Continuing Education Session Content Pre-approval Program is to enhance the opportunities for CTRSs to engage in professional training and education to assure continuing competence in the practice of recreational therapy. Review the NCTRC Resources for RT/TR Continuing Education Credit for more information.

CTRSs – check out the NCTRC CONTINUING EDUCATION EVENT CALENDAR to find NCTRC pre-approved continuing education opportunities.

NCTRC is also issuing micro-credentials and associated digital badges as a direct result of NCTRC pre-approved continuing education session content that meets NCTRC Standards and is directly related to the NCTRC Job Analysis. To learn more, review the CTRS Guide to Micro-Credentials and Associated Digital Badges.

NCTRC Services for Continuing Education Providers and Organizations

Learn about the powerful benefits NCTRC services can have for your continuing education opportunities, including increasing the exposure of your continuing education offerings, boosting your brand visibility to CTRSs, and reinforcing the value of the learning you’re providing. Refer to the NCTRC Guide for Continuing Education Providers and Organizations to get started today!

NCTRC Organizational Continuing Education Session Content Pre-approval Program
The NCTRC Organizational Continuing Education Session Content Pre-approval Program provides for advance approval of professionally sponsored continuing education (CE) programs.

NCTRC Ala Carte Promotional Toolkit
NCTRC understands that communicating about continuing education opportunities in an ever-expanding online marketplace can be challenging. The NCTRC ala carte promotional tools allow and encourage continuing education providers/organizations to achieve even greater visibility through digital marketing by taking advantage of NCTRC’s built-in audience. Our toolkit provides a variety of solutions to address your marketing needs, saving you time and effort.

NCTRC Micro-Credentials and Digital Badges
NCTRC is excited to offer continuing education providers and organizations the opportunity to apply for micro-credentials and their associated digital badges. The associated digital badges are co-branded with NCTRC and directly align with NCTRC pre-approved continuing education session content. A micro-credential, and its associated digital badge, are a quality credential that clearly explains what an individual can do, what the individual did to earn this, and who says the individual earned it.Applying for micro-credentials and co-branded digital badges through NCTRC shows your commitment to providing lifelong learners the tools necessary to achieve academic and professional goals, while also helping you establish yourself as an innovative and premier source for continuing education within in the field of recreational therapy. Take advantage of NCTRC ‘s micro-credentials and digital badges to further promote recognition of your proficiency as a subject-matter expert and increase awareness of continuing education offerings.

Questions? Or interested in learning more, please feel free to contact NCTRC at 845-639-1439 or email at nctrc@nctrc.org.