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How long does the Nctrc certification last?
five year
Yes, you are required to complete the annual maintenance renewal process each year of your five year certification cycle in order to keep your certification active. NCTRC will no longer be mailing application forms.
How many times can you take the Nctrc exam?
The NCTRC exam is offered six times a year and tests applicants’ knowledge on a wide range of patient illnesses and standard industry practices. Applicants will have 3 hours to take the exam. There are 150 questions, including questions that are used for statistical data that do no impact your final score.
In what areas of practice can you receive a Nctrc specialty certification?
NCTRC awards recognition in the following seven areas:
- Adaptive Sports and Recreation.
- Behavioral Health.
- Community Inclusion Services.
- Developmental Disabilities.
- Geriatrics.
- Pediatrics.
- Physical Medicine/Rehabilitation.
What is a passing score for the Nctrc exam?
55
Scoring. The CTRS exam is scored on a scale of 20 to 95. The minimum passing score is 55. If you did not pass the exam, your score report includes information for you to focus your studies on.
How do you maintain Ctrs?
Once you are logged into your Profile, please complete the Annual Maintenance Renewal by following the steps below: Select My Profile and update Contact information and Additional Information. Finish the process by clicking Confirm. Select Annual Maintenance Renewal and answer the Eligibility Questions.
How many CEUs does a CTRS need?
50 CEUs
Why do I need to collect CEUs? Once you have obtained your CTRS credential, you are required to recertify every five years. NCTRC does a random audit of the recertifying CTRS each year. If you are chosen for the audit you must submit your CEUs; you are required to obtain at least 50 CEUs within the five-year window.
How much do Ctrs make?
While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $123,500 and as low as $35,000, the majority of CTRS salaries currently range between $62,500 (25th percentile) to $98,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $123,500 annually across the United States.
How many questions are on the CTRS exam?
150
About the Exam During the administration of the examination, each candidate will be presented with an exam form consisting of 150 items.
What are the requirements for a NCTRC degree?
Completion of a minimum of 90 credit hours toward degree attainment. Completion of all required coursework other than the internship requirement, as defined by the current NCTRC standards. Submission of an official academic transcript denoting the completion of the above requirements.
How to apply for CTRS recertification in NCTRC?
Go to MY NCTRC LOGIN to complete the digital version application and submit payment online. Choose your method of application and payment: 1. Online: Go to MY NCTRC LOGIN to complete the digital version application and submit payment online.
How many CEUs does a rec therapist need?
Rec Therapists with the Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) credential are required to earn at least 50 clock hours of Continuing Education (CE), which is (measured as 5.0 CEUs) before the end of their five year re-certifiation period. Those who don’t earn CEUs would lose their certification and/ or license to practice.
Is there a pre-application review process for NCTRC?
Yes, the Pre-Application Coursework Review process may be used to determine whether or not you meet current certification coursework requirements before submitting a formal application. To access the application, click on MY NCTRC LOGIN, click on “New Customer” and create a profile. After you click Submit, you will be at your Dashboard Profile.