NCTRC Test Test Trivia 1

Question 1

What does the credential "CTRS" stand for, awarded by the NCTRC upon passing the national exam?

Accepted Answer

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

Answer

CTRS stands for Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist. It is the nationally recognized credential issued by the NCTRC to professionals who meet eligibility requirements and pass the certification exam.

Question 2

The American Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA) was founded in which year?

Accepted Answer

1984

Answer

ATRA was founded in 1984, emerging as a separate organization for therapeutic recreation professionals who wanted a distinct clinical identity apart from the broader recreation focus of NTRS within NRPA.

Question 3

Which two scholars are credited with developing the Leisure Ability Model, one of therapeutic recreation's most foundational service delivery frameworks?

Accepted Answer

Carol Ann Peterson and Scott Lee Gunn

Answer

Carol Ann Peterson and Scott Lee Gunn introduced the Leisure Ability Model in their 1978 textbook, describing three service components — functional intervention, leisure education, and recreation participation — to guide TR practice.

Question 4

How many scored (operational) items appear on the NCTRC national certification examination?

Accepted Answer

90

Answer

The NCTRC exam contains 90 scored operational items. Additional pilot (pretest) questions may also appear but are not counted toward the candidate's score, making the total items slightly higher than 90.

Question 5

What is the standard recertification cycle length that CTRS credential holders must complete to maintain their certification?

Accepted Answer

5 years

Answer

CTRS holders must recertify every 5 years by accumulating the required continuing education units (CEUs) or by retaking the exam, ensuring practitioners stay current with evolving TR knowledge and standards.

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