NCTRC Trivia 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In what year was the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) established?
- 1981 (Correct answer)
- 1969
- 1975
- 1990
Correct answer: 1981
NCTRC was established in 1981 to provide a national credentialing program for therapeutic recreation specialists.
Question 2: What does the acronym CTRS stand for in therapeutic recreation?
- Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (Correct answer)
- Clinical Therapeutic Recreation Supervisor
- Certified Therapy and Recreation Specialist
- Clinical Training in Recreation Services
Correct answer: Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
CTRS stands for Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, the credential awarded by NCTRC.
Question 3: Which federal law significantly expanded rights and accessibility for people with disabilities, directly impacting therapeutic recreation settings?
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 (Correct answer)
- Rehabilitation Act of 1973
- Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
- Fair Housing Act of 1968
Correct answer: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990
The ADA of 1990 prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in all areas of public life, including recreation programs.
Question 4: Which model of therapeutic recreation places the client at the center and emphasizes client self-determination and decision-making?
- Self-Determination and Enjoyment Enhancement Model (Correct answer)
- Health Protection/Health Promotion Model
- Therapeutic Recreation Service Model (Leisure Ability Model)
- Optimizing Lifelong Health Through Therapeutic Recreation (OLH-TR)
Correct answer: Self-Determination and Enjoyment Enhancement Model
The Self-Determination and Enjoyment Enhancement Model, developed by Dattilo and Kleiber, emphasizes client choice and intrinsic motivation.
Question 5: What is the primary purpose of a leisure education component in a therapeutic recreation program?
- To help clients develop leisure knowledge, skills, and attitudes for independent leisure participation (Correct answer)
- To provide diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders
- To assess physical function and motor skills
- To document client progress for insurance reimbursement
Correct answer: To help clients develop leisure knowledge, skills, and attitudes for independent leisure participation
Leisure education focuses on helping clients gain the awareness, skills, and resources needed to engage independently in leisure activities.
Question 6: The 'therapeutic recreation process' follows which sequential framework similar to other healthcare disciplines?
- Assessment, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation (APIE) (Correct answer)
- Observe, Diagnose, Treat, Discharge (ODTD)
- Screen, Assess, Intervene, Reassess (SAIR)
- Intake, Goal-Setting, Programming, Follow-Up (IGPF)
Correct answer: Assessment, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation (APIE)
The APIE process—Assessment, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation—is the foundational practice framework used by CTRSs.
Question 7: Which professional organization publishes the Therapeutic Recreation Journal (TRJ)?
- American Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA)
- National Therapeutic Recreation Society (NTRS) (Correct answer)
- National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC)
- Society of Park and Recreation Educators (SPRE)
Correct answer: National Therapeutic Recreation Society (NTRS)
The Therapeutic Recreation Journal is published by the National Therapeutic Recreation Society (NTRS), a branch of NRPA.
NCTRC Trivia 2
In what year was the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) established?