Transcript Application Process Powerpoint 2013

Becky Garrett, LRT/CTRS
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#1 Start the application before you leave school! It
will be easier to collect all of the supporting
documentation needed.
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#2 You must obtain NC BRTL license AND NCTRC
testing and certification if you plan to work as an
Recreational Therapist in NC.
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Complete the ENTIRE application – answer all questions.
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Complete an NCBRTL Clinical Appraisal and Reference
Performance Summary Form signed by you and your
internship clinical supervisor.
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Include official Transcripts from all colleges and universities
attended.
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Provide evidence of NCTRC Exam passage notification or
copy of NCTRC certificate’
Include the correct fees, $100 Money order or certified check
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Include a head and shoulders photograph, color, passport size
*All of these items can be sent separately but must be identified.
Your application can’t be considered if it is incomplete.
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Complete the entire application
◦ Applications must be postmarked by the 15th of the month.
◦ Do not write “see attached” in response to questions.
◦ Use current/permanent address, Do not use your school
address.
◦ Include an email address that you will keep and check often.
◦ Notify NC BRTL of any changes to your contact
information (name, address, phone, email, etc.) by logging
in on website www.ncbrtl.org
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The photo must be in color.
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It must be a head and shoulders photograph.
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The photo can be a color copy of your employee
identification picture or a copy of your driver’s License
picture.
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This is for your identity protection only
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Remember, this is your first professional interaction with the
board so act professionally!
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If you are working in a recreational therapy (RT) or RT
related position in North Carolina, enclose a copy of
your job description and the completed NC BRTL
Employment Form
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Page 2 of the application lists this information.
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Enclose a written explanation and any documentation to
support completion of any disciplinary actions.
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Submit a written explanation of any legal proceedings/charges,
employment or disciplinary issues. Include outcomes of legal
actions.
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Your signature required and attests to the accuracy of the
content.
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You must provide evidence (e.g. transcripts, etc.) that you
meet the academic requirements detailed in the rules. The
Board makes decisions about licensure based upon the
evidence they see in the application materials that
demonstrates requirements are met.
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Reciprocity-only applies to those licensed by another state
(currently only Utah, OK or NH license RT or TRS) whose
licensing standards are substantially equivalent or higher than
those required by Chapter 90C.
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The initial application fee for an LRT is $100.
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The initial application fee is $50 for an LRTA.
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Only a money order or a cashier’s check may be used
to pay licensure fees.
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Copies of NCTRC verification of exam passage documents are
accepted.
◦ NCTRC CTRS™ Certificate
◦ Or letter of successful exam passage from NCTRC
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You may apply before receiving NCTRC verification to meet
the NC BRTL application deadline, but you must mail
NCTRC verification to NC BRTL when it is received. No
decision about licensure can be made by NC BRTL without
NCTRC verification of exam passage.
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List all schools attended on the application
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Official transcripts are required from all schools attended
(Transcripts can be sent by the college or university to NC
BRTL)
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The official university transcript must reflect that the degree
has been awarded.
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Electronic copies should be emailed to [email protected]
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If your name is different on the transcript you must provide
proof of a legal name change. (e.g., Copy of Marriage
Certificate, etc.)
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When listing recreational therapy or therapeutic
recreation content courses, do not list general recreation
courses.
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Course numbers and titles must match transcripts
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When listing support content, match course titles, prefixes and
numbers correctly from the transcript.
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If the course title does not reflect the required support content
(e.g., lifecycle growth and development, etc.), submit the
course description and/or course syllabi to provide evidence
the required content was covered.
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In addition to anatomy and physiology (3 credits required),
abnormal psychology (3 credits required) and lifecycle growth
and development (3 credits required) an additional nine (9)
hours of health and human services support content is
required.
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Ex. Counseling or helping skills, motor learning, educational
or cognitive psychology, pharmacology, first aid or safety,
health care organization, rehabilitation, sociology, medical
terminology, gerontology, special educ. etc.
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Titles, course numbers and schools must match transcripts
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List your internship supervisor’s NC BRTL License number
and their NCTRC certification number.
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List the agency name and address where the internship was
completed.
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List the dates and hours of the internship.
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The internship must meet the current NCTRC requirements for
a field placement.
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Successful performance during the internship must be verified
on an NCBRTLs Clinical Appraisal Performance Summary
Form signed by you and your supervisor.
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NCTRC and Universities Form are unacceptable
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The form is pages 6 & 7 of the License Application
form.
It must be completed and signed by your internship
supervisor.
While it can be copied and mailed separately it is
better to get it completed BEFORE you leave the
internship)
Individual elements or performance and the overall
performance rating must be rated.
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The application deadline is the 15th of each month.
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The NC BRTL Executive Director will preview prior
applications prior to review by the board and may email/call
you for missing materials.
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The Board reviews applications during the last week of the
month.
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Approved licenses are mailed within the week the Board
completes the review.
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Employers can receive verification of licensure status by email
or phone call the day after the Board reviews applications if
requested.
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You will receive your license within two weeks of Board
decision
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You will receive instructions to log into Board website
www.ncbrtl.org to keep your contact information current at all
times.
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Compliance with the ATRA Standards of Practice.;
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Compliance with ATRA Codes of Ethics.
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Compliance with Chapter 90C and 21 NCAC 65 Rules
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Renewal of license every two years requires continuing
education (2 CEU’s).
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Maintenance application are fees are due on year before
renewal.
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Maintenance application requires contact information is
revised as needed and always current.
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In Accordance with Rule.0602 1st year licensees are required
to attend NCBRTL Compliance and Ethics Training ( offered
at least twice a year) Check website for nest session offering)
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New Licensees will take Oath Ceremony following the
training.
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Maintenance and Renewals will be due on the 15th of
your birth month.
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Your license will expire if Maintenance or Renewal is
not received by the last day of your birth month.
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Please read the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) on the
website for additional information.
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If you have questions you may email Becky Garrett, NC
BRTL Executive Director at: [email protected]