CTRS Renewal

CTRS Annual Maintenance

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists (CTRS) are required to submit an annual maintenance application and fee for each year of the five-year certification cycle. The annual maintenance application and fee are due by the posted expiration date. More

CTRS Recertification

Each CTRS is required to recertify every five years in order to demonstrate their continuing professional knowledge and competence. The recertification application and fee are due by the posted expiration date. More

CTRS Reentry

Reentry is a process whereby certain individuals whose certification recently expired, may qualify for eligibility to take the NCTRC CTRS certification examination to reinstate their CTRS credential. Reentry certification eligibility is limited to candidates who were CTRS certified within two years prior to their application for reentry. More

Specialization Area Designation

CTRSs who hold specialization area designation in one of the areas are required to complete annual maintenance and recertification for both their CTRS certification and specialization area designation. The annual maintenance application and fee must be submitted for each year of the five year specialization area designation cycle. Specialization area designation recertification is required every five (5) years and must be submitted at the scheduled time of the CTRS Recertification. More