NCTRC Internship Guidelines
Session Description
The internship experience is an integral part of preparing the future professional for practice as a successful Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist. In order to best prepare the student, it is necessary that you are aware of the current standards for the internship experience. This session provides an in depth coverage of the NCTRC Internship Standards. The information is geared to students embarking on their internship experience. It will include the requirements necessary to complete an internship experience and requirements to obtain professional eligibility to take the NCTRC exam.
Learning Outcomes - Provide three measurable learning objectives for the session that relate to the NCTRC Job Anaylsis.
Upon completion of this session, participants will be able to describe the NCTRC’s Internship Standards.
Upon completion of this session, participants will be able to apply the areas of the NCTRC National Job Analysis Study to the internship experience.
Upon completion of this session, participants will be able to describe how the internship experience is reviewed when applying for NCTRC certification.
Detailed Session Outline - Include time spent on each portion of the outline. An example is given in the help text.
1. Introductions - 10 minutes
a. Learning objectives
b. NCTRC Mission
2. NCTRC Certification Standards – 20 minutes
3. NCTRC Job Analysis – 10 minutes
4. Internship Standards – 30 minutes
5. Obtaining Professional Eligibility – 10 minutes
6. Summary & Closing – 10 minutes
NCTRC Job Analysis.
Advancement of the Profession: Professionalism, Credential maintenance/ professional competencies, PR/promotion/marketing
Target Audience
New Graduates/New Professionals
Mid-Career Professionals
Seasoned Professionals