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LICENSURE
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North Carolina license information
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National certification information
Recreational Therapy Licensure in North
Carolina
During the 2005 legislative session, the North Carolina General Assembly
amended the Therapeutic Recreation Personnel Certification Act (Chapter
90-C). Effective October 5, 2005 North Carolina became the second state in
the nation to license individuals to provide recreational therapy services.
The purpose of the Recreational Therapy Licensure Act is “to safeguard the
health and safety of the public and to protect the public from harm by
unqualified persons by establishing a minimum level of education,
experience, and competence to assure the highest degree of professional
care and conduct on the part of licensed recreational therapists and
licensed recreational therapy assistants”.
To comply with North Carolina law, persons providing recreational
therapy services in the state must possess the North Carolina license.
Individuals who are nationally certified as therapeutic recreation
specialists must also possess the state license in order to practice in the
state. Being nationally certified as a CTRS does not satisfy the North
Carolina law.
For answers to FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS about licensure, please click here.
For information about the law and application procedures contact:
North Carolina Board of
Recreational Therapy Licensure (NCBRTL)
P.O. Box 67
Saxapahaw, NC 27340
Phone: 336-212-1133
Email NC BRTL using the contact
form.
Web site: www.ncbrtl.org
National Therapeutic
Recreation Certification
Established in 1981, the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation
Certification (NCTRC) grants certification credentials of "Certified
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist" and "CTRS" and
"Certified Therapeutic Recreation Assistant," and
"CTRA." to qualified applicants meeting certification
requirements. Each of these credentials are trademarks owned by NCTRC
and unauthorized use is prohibited. While national certification is
not mandatory, the credential has been identified by health care
accrediting organizations and governmental regulatory groups to designate
"qualified" professionals. For more information and
certification materials/applications, please contact:
NCTRC
7 Elmwood Drive
New City, NY 10956
845-639-1439
www.nctrc.org
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