Welcome to NCBRTL

Office Hours Mon-Thurs 

8:30-4:30

(336) 212-1133

 

Upcoming Compliance and Ethics Training

This is a reminder that North Carolina law requires all newly licensed LRTs and LRTAs to complete Compliance and Ethics training within the first year of licensure. This training counts toward continuing education requirements for all license types. Additionally, all licensees are encouraged to complete Compliance and Ethics training every three years to remain current with regulatory updates and professional standards.

  • Cost: $60
  • Continuing Education: 4.0 CE Hours
  • Next Training Date: Friday, March 6
  • Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Format: Live via Zoom
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How to Register

  1. Visit www.ncbrtl.org
  2. Select the “Licensees” tab and Log In
  3. Select “Pay and Register for Training”
  4. Click the “Compliance and Ethics” box and select “March”
  5. Enter your name in the signature box and select “Go to Payment”
  6. Complete the payment process and check out

Once NCBRTL receives confirmation of payment, a Zoom link will be emailed to you.

A reminder email with the Zoom link and handouts will be sent again the day before the training. Please reach out if you have any questions or need assistance with registration.

 

Board Contact Information: 

Joan L. Sutton, MS, LRT, CTRS, CDP, FDRT

Executive Director

NC Board of Recreational Therapy Licensure

PO Box 265

Davidson, NC 28036-9721

336 212-1133

     
 
  

 

   


History

Prior to the current amendment, in 1987, the Therapeutic Recreation Certification Board was created for consumer protection. The original act offered title protection so individuals using "TRS" or "Therapeutic Recreation Specialist" were required to be certified by the Board. Many agencies did not use the title which allowed non-qualified people to practice recreational therapy. In Oct, 2005 an amendment was enacted to the Recreational Therapy Licensure Act, requiring individuals practicing recreational therapy in accordance with the professional standards of practice be licensed regardless of their job title. Recreational Therapists and Recreational Therapy Assistants in North Carolina must be licensed by the North Carolina Board of Recreational Therapy (NCBRTL).

 

Purpose

To aid in the insurance of public protection, Chapter 90C requires individuals  meet minimal established requirements set forth by Administrative Rules and their application be reviewed by the North Carolina Board of Recreational Therapy Licensure (NCBRTL).  NCBRTL welcomes all out of state as well as NC residents to seek a license.  All applicants must submit an application, meet established educational requirements and be reviewed and approved by the Board prior to practicing in NC. All  CTRSs must complete the entire application process. NCBRTL reviews applications during the last week of each month.

 

compliance

NCBRTLs commitment to best practices requires practitioners stay current with healthcare practices through continuing education.  All licensees are required to maintain current contact with NCBRTL through Maintenance Applications,  Renewal and Continuing Education submissions. Renewal  and Continuing education documents are reviewed every two years .  Content must be linked to the NCTRC Job Analysis.   Licensees are expected to comply with professional code of ethics and report any disciplinary infractions or possible unsafe recreational therapy practice to NCBRTL.