NCTRC Trivia 4

Question 1

What is the minimum academic requirement to sit for the NCTRC certification exam under the academic path?

Accepted Answer

A bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation or a related field

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An associate degree in recreation or health sciences

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A master's degree in therapeutic recreation

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Completion of an accredited certificate program in recreation therapy

Question 2

What type of internship experience is required by NCTRC for exam eligibility under the academic path?

Accepted Answer

A supervised clinical internship of at least 560 hours

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100 hours of volunteer community service in recreation

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A 1-year paid employment in any recreation setting

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A 200-hour observation-only internship

Question 3

In therapeutic recreation, the term 'normalization' refers to which concept?

Accepted Answer

Making life conditions for people with disabilities as normal as possible

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Standardizing assessment scores across client populations

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Removing all adaptations from recreational activities

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Requiring clients to participate in mainstream programs without support

Question 4

Which therapeutic recreation approach is characterized by using nature and outdoor environments as the primary therapeutic medium?

Accepted Answer

Ecotherapy / Adventure Therapy

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Aquatic Therapy

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Reminiscence Therapy

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Music Therapy

Question 5

The ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) framework, used in TR practice, was developed by which organization?

Accepted Answer

World Health Organization (WHO)

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American Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA)

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

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American Psychological Association (APA)

Question 6

In the context of TR documentation, what does a SOAP note stand for?

Accepted Answer

Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan

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Symptoms, Observations, Actions, Progress

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Summary, Outcomes, Activities, Performance

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Screening, Orientation, Assessment, Programming

Question 7

Which concept describes adapting rules, equipment, or environment so that a person with a disability can participate in a recreational activity?

Accepted Answer

Activity modification / adaptation

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Therapeutic milieu

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Facilitation technique

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Normalization protocol