Recreational Therapy Governing Board FAQs
Frequently asked questions for the Recreational Therapy Governing Board.
- What are the credentials I can list after my name once I am licensed?
- Do I need my National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) certification to renew my license?
- How many continuing education unit hours do I need to renew my license?
- What is the criteria for earning continuing education?
- What are the credentials I can list after my name once I am licensed?
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Your license lists Recreational Therapist (RT) as the credential after your name. This is because the law says the Office of Licensed Allied Health Professionals licenses Recreational Therapists.
RSA 326-J:3, II states: "Licensed recreational therapists may use the letters ""TR"", ""TRS"" and ""CTRS/L"" in connection with their name or place of business."
- Do I need my National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) certification to renew my license?
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Yes. Rec 402.06 Required Documents "An applicant for licensure renewal shall include in his or her application packet (c) states: "A photocopy of the applicant's currently valid NCTRC certificate or wallet card."
- How many continuing education unit hours do I need to renew my license?
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30 hours earned within the biennium.
- What is the criteria for earning continuing education?
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See Rec 405 Maintenance of Continuing Education for complete details.