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 expiration date posted at MY NCTRC LOGIN.
Requirements & Standards
For detailed information on recertification requirements, download and review:
NCTRC Certification Standards
Requirements
In order to meet the requirements for continued certification, the CTRS must choose one of the following two options to recertify:
Option 1
Work Experience and Continuing Education
• 480 hours of professional work experience in
therapeutic recreation
AND
• Minimum 50 hours of continuing education
credit related to the NCTRC Job Analysis
Option 2
Pass the National Certification Exam
Go to MY NCTRC LOGIN to complete the digital version application and submit payment online.
Exams available for recertification:
March Exam: for the March 31st expiration date
May Exam: for the June 30th expiration date
September Exam: for the September 30th expiration date
November Exam for the December 31st expiration date
Application & Payment
Choose your method of application and payment:
1. Online: | To learn more about the online recertification process, please listen to the latest Recertification Tutorial
Go to MY NCTRC LOGIN to complete the digital version application and submit payment online. Once you are logged into your Profile, please complete the Recertification – Education and Experience application by following the steps below:
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2. Download: | Recertification Application (PDF). Print, complete and send with payment via postal mail, email, or fax. |
Recertification Fees
The fee for the CTRS Recertification is $25.00 plus the Annual Maintenance Fee of $80.00.
Additional fees may be required depending upon the recertification option selected above. Please review the following list to determine the appropriate fee for recertification.
CTRS Recertification Fee (non-refundable) | $25.00 |
CTRS Recertification Late Submission Fee | $50.00 |
CTRS Annual Maintenance Fee | $80.00 |
Exam Registration Fee | $325.00 |
Exam Reschedule Fee | $25.00 |
Continuing Education Approval Process Review fee | $35.00 |
The required fees must accompany each NCTRC application or the application will be returned. All fees must be in U.S. dollars. If an individual resides outside of the U.S., the fees must be sent by credit card, money order or cashier’s check in U.S. dollars made payable to NCTRC. All certification review fees paid to NCTRC are non-refundable, regardless of review decision or withdrawal of the application during the review process.