Oklahoma Administrative Code
Title 435 - State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision
Chapter 70 - Therapeutic Recreation
Subchapter 3 - Application for Licensure
Section 435:70-3-2 - Qualifications for licensure

Universal Citation: OK Admin Code 435:70-3-2

Current through Vol. 42, No. 1, September 16, 2024

(a) To be eligible for licensure as a therapeutic recreation specialist pursuant to the provisions of the Therapeutic Recreation Practice act, an applicant shall:

(1) Be at least eighteen (18) years of age;

(2) Be of good moral character;

(3) Have successfully completed an academic program with a baccalaureate degree or higher from an accredited college or university with a major in therapeutic recreation or a major in recreation or leisure with an option and/or emphasis in therapeutic recreation;

(4) Have successfully completed a period of field experience under the supervision of a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) or a licensed therapeutic specialist approved by the educational institution where the applicant has met his or her academic requirements; and

(5) Successfully completed the proctored examination approved by the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision within the past year.

(b) The State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision may, upon notice and opportunity for a hearing, deny an application for reinstatement of a license or reinstate the license with conditions. Conditions imposed may include a requirement for continuing education, practice under the supervision of a licensed therapeutic recreation specialist, or any other conditions deemed appropriate by the Board.

(c) Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this section, the Board may grant initial licenses to therapeutic recreation specialists who are certified by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) prior to July 1, 2009, and who hold an active CTRS credential.

Added at 28 Ok Reg 278, eff 11-3-10 (emergency); Added at 28 Ok Reg 1754, eff 6-25-11

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