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Welcome and Congratulations to Our New NCBRTL Board Members

The North Carolina Board of Recreational Therapy Licensure (NCBRTL) is excited to welcome and congratulate Dr. Nadyah John and Dolly Williams on their appointments to the NCBRTL Board. Dr. Nadyah John has been appointed by the Governor to serve as the Physician Member, and Dolly Williams has been appointed to serve as a Practicing Licensed Recreational Therapist (LRT). We are thrilled to have their experience and perspectives join the board.

 

 

Heartfelt Appreciation for Dr. Augustus Parker and Cari Sipe Owens

On behalf of the NCBRTL board and our licensees, we extend our deepest gratitude to Dr. Augustus Parker and Cari Sipe Owens for their dedicated service and commitment to the North Carolina Board of Recreational Therapy Licensure. Over the years, their expertise, leadership, and unwavering dedication have been instrumental in advancing the mission of NCBRTL and upholding the integrity of Chapter 90C - The Recreational Therapy Practice Act.

Your legacy of service has left an indelible mark on the board, and we look forward to your continued contributions to the field of recreational therapy.

Thank you for your service, and welcome to our new board members!

— The NCBRTL Board

 

Joan Sutton, LRT, CTRS, FDRT
NCBRTL, Executive Director
PO Box 2655
Durham, NC 27715
Joan@ncbrtl.org

 

 

   


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.