SECTION 435:70-3-4. Required documentation  


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  • (a)   Applicants must submit the following:
    (1)   Application form and appropriate fee(s);
    (2)   Verification of having passed the certification exam administered by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) or its successor organization;
    (3)   If the examination date is more than one year old, the applicant must provide evidence of continued competence through active certification with NCTRC and/or continuing education units equivalent to ten (10) hours per year.
    (4)   Verification of licensure from each state from which a license is currently or has been held to practice in a medically related field.
    (5)   Background check.
    (b)   Applicants who have not practiced as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist within the previous twelve (12) months wishing to obtain a license may be required to make a personal appearance before the Committee and practice under the personal supervision of a licensed Therapeutic Recreation Specialist for up to ninety (90) days with an evaluation provided to the Committee at the end of the supervised period. The Committee also may require additional continuing education units.
[Source: Added at 28 Ok Reg 278, eff 11-3-10 (emergency); Added at 28 Ok Reg 1754, eff 6-25-11]