CTRS Foundational Concepts & Theory Flashcards

Which professional organization sets the national standards and code of ethics for certified therapeutic recreation specialists in the US?

Answer: National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC)

NCTRC is the credentialing body that grants and maintains the CTRS credential and establishes practice standards and ethical conduct expectations.

The NCTRC Job Task Analysis (JTA) is important because it:

Answer: Defines the knowledge and skills required for competent CTRS practice and forms the basis of the certification exam

The JTA is a periodic research study that identifies the tasks, knowledge, and skills essential to entry-level CTRS practice, directly shaping exam content.

Salutogenesis, as applied in TR, focuses on:

Answer: Factors that support human health and well-being rather than those causing disease

Antonovsky's salutogenic model focuses on origins of health and well-being, complementing TR's wellness and strengths-based orientation.

In a TR context, 'normalization' as a philosophical principle means:

Answer: Making available patterns of life and conditions of everyday living that are as close as possible to the norms of mainstream society

Normalization, articulated by Nirje and Wolfensberger, underpins inclusion efforts by advocating for typical life rhythms and community participation for people with disabilities.

The TR process model most commonly used in clinical documentation is abbreviated as:

Answer: APIE

The APIE model—Assessment, Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation—organizes the therapeutic recreation process and corresponds to standard documentation frameworks.

Person-first language in TR practice means:

Answer: Referring to the individual before their disability (e.g., 'person with a spinal cord injury')

Person-first language recognizes the individual's humanity before their diagnosis, reflecting TR's respect for dignity and identity beyond disability.