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2003 EDITION NCTRC Newsletter © NCTRC, 2003 NCTRC, 7 ELMWOOD DRIVE, NEW CITY, NY 10956, (845)639-1439 www.NCTRC.org FALL 2003 EDITION NCTRC Newsletter © NCTRC, 2003 INSIDE THIS ISSUE: A Message from the Chair Misconduct 3 Karen Wenzel, M.S., CTRS, Executive Director Rocky Mountain Multiple Sclerosis Center Board Nominations 4 It has been a busy and table. To say that the tran- sition period. From the Past Chair 4 productive time at sition in leadership has The Spring meeting CTRS Profile 5 NCTRC…although that been seamless is almost an also marked the end of a this seems to be the “norm” understatement. Dr. Peg two year term of office for Recertification 6 and not the exception. The Connolly and Dr. Riley Dr. Jan Monroe in serving Mastery Testing 6 Spring Meeting of the have worked diligently to as Chair of the Council. Board of Directors was assure that the operations Dr. Monroe had agreed to Standards Changes 7 held April 9 – 12 in Na- of the Council would con- serve a two year term in an Review Statistics 7 nuet, New York. This tinue without interruption. effort to provide continuity meeting was the first offi- The staff at NCTRC are and oversight during the Board Information 8 cial Board Meeting with also to be commended for transition period. Her ex- the new NCTRC Executive maintaining services so cellent leadership and hard Director, Bob Riley at the efficiently during the tran- (Continued on page 2) A Word from the Executive Director Bob Riley, Ph.D., CTRS During my first few Upon my arrival at Connolly. Under Peg’s months as executive di- NCTRC, I found a re- leadership, NCTRC rector, I have interacted markable display of tal- achieved significant with dozens of individu- ent and energy. From growth and recognition als who make NCTRC the Board of Directors to within the national cre- such a great organiza- the staff, including all dentialing community. tion. They have im- the associated commit- NCTRC has always ex- pressed me with their tees and professional emplified the highest “Working in partnership earnest work habits, consultants, NCTRC ethical standards and has with both national and level of productivity, and represents a unique blend been driven, first and state therapeutic rec- sincere sense of dedica- of personal and profes- foremost, to do what is reation associations, tion to the goals and mis- sional attributes that en- right to protect the con- NCTRC is as commit- sion of NCTRC. I am able the organization to sumer of therapeutic rec- ted as always, to assist honored to be entrusted achieve significant levels reation services. This our professional organi- with the stewardship of of productivity within a mission-driven value zations in their efforts this important organiza- very creative atmos- will continue to direct to gain both profes- tion, and take very seri- phere. Much of the every decision we make sional and public recog- ously NCTRC’s level of credit for this organiza- at NCTRC. nition for their commitment to its mem- tional culture is attrib- This period of transi- therapeutic recreation bership of certificants uted to the former execu- tional leadership affords constituency.” and to the public at large. tive director, Dr. Peg (Continued on page 2) The registered trademarks “NCTRC®”, “National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification®” and “CTRS®”, and the trademark “Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist™”, “Certified Therapeutic Recreation Assistant™”, and “CTRA™” are owned by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification. Unauthorized use of any NCTRC or the NCTRC Logo trademark is strictly prohibited. PAGE 2 FALL 2003 EDITION (Continued from page 1) great feeling to step into a leader- mum number of courses was based From the Chair of the Board ship position, knowing that every- on data collected from the field. A thing is operating smoothly and ef- change in standards is a big step for work were celebrated and acknowl- fectively. During the meeting the the Council, and this decision was edged during the Spring meeting. Board also completed a self- assess- thoroughly researched and evalu- The April BODs meeting ment process. Much of the feed- ated. Please read more about this brought one new and one returning back affirmed that NCTRC has very standard change and the timeline for face to the Board. Dr. John Shank effective governance practices. We implementation in this newsletter. of Temple University, joined the also identified areas for refinement On behalf of the new and con- Board as Treasurer. Ms. Cathy Lee and growth. The committees pre- tinuing board members, we are ex- (VAMC Northport, NY), who was sented their reports and recommen- cited to have the opportunity to re-elected to the Board, assumed a dations, and everyone updated the serve the Council, NCTRC certifi- new three-year term. The new annual work plan of the Council. cants and the profession. We wel- Board members were oriented and The most significant decision come your feedback and comments, jumped in without missing a beat. made at the meeting was a standard and look forward to seeing you at Your new officers and executive change increasing the number of TR the ATRA Conference and NTRS committee have also assumed their Content Courses for certification Institute in the fall. responsibilities with enthusiasm and eligibility. This issue has been un- professional commitment. From a der study for over a year, and the Karen Wenzel, M.S., CTRS personal perspective, it’s always a Board decision to increase the mini- Chair of the Board (Continued from page 1) From the Executive Director certificants through the use of In closing, allow me to reiter- electronic communication and ate how privileged I feel to serve NCTRC the opportunity for self- our website. All of us at NCTRC you as the executive director of reflection and critical assessment. are enthusiastic about exploring NCTRC. I invite you to attend As a result of intense evaluation, ways of serving you even better. our annual meeting to be held at we have identified many things In the coming months, the both the ATRA and NTRS na- that we do well here at NCTRC. Board of Directors will investi- tional conferences this fall, to We have also discovered several gate opportunities to strengthen share your concerns and com- opportunities for change and im- the CTRS credential and the ments regarding NCTRC. If you provement. The Board of Direc- standards for professional eligi- are unable to attend these meet- tor’s Strategic Work Plan con- bility and re-certification. Given ings, please feel free to share tains several of these identified the current climate of healthcare your thoughts with me by writing initiatives including, among other and human services, it is impera- directly to NCTRC at the address things, a revised marketing plan tive that NCTRC maintain a vi- on this newsletter or to our e- and a comprehensive research able role in directing the future of mail address: agenda. Central to the success of the therapeutic recreation profes- [email protected]. any credentialing organization, is sion. Working in partnership Thank you in advance for its relationship with its member- with both national and state your continued support of ship and its commitment to cus- therapeutic recreation associa- NCTRC and I look forward to tomer service. NCTRC is cur- tions, NCTRC is as committed as working with you to enhance the rently investigating strategies for always, to assist our professional CTRS credential. improving its credentialing ser- organizations in their efforts to vices, its products and its meth- gain both professional and public Bob Riley, Ph.D., CTRS ods of communication. We are recognition for their therapeutic exploring opportunities to be- Executive Director recreation constituency. come more interactive with NCTRC NEWSLETTER PAGE 3 Doing the Right Thing: Addressing Misconduct in the Field Lynn Anderson, Ph.D., CTRS, State University of New York at Cortland Matt Gold, M.S., CTRS, New York Psychiatric Institute What do Sharon Watkins, Col- fellow CTRS, address it with your must provide your name and contact leen Rowley, and Cynthia Cooper supervisor immediately. By using information as well – reports cannot have in common? “Who?” you say. the internal systems of an agency, a be anonymous. The NCTRC Stan- These three ordinary folks were colleague could be given help im- dards clearly outline the required chosen as the “Time Person of the mediately, before he or she makes information to report a violation. Year for 2002,” sharing that honor mistakes that hurt their consumers. What Happens When I Re- with the likes of John F. Kennedy If you address issues before they port a Violation? The Executive and Martin Luther King. What these become serious questions of mis- Director refers the reported violation three ordinary women did was to conduct, you may help a profes- to the Standards Review Committee help bring out the truth about un- sional evolve into a more competent (SRC) of NCTRC. If the SRC deter- ethical, negligent, or illegal actions practitioner. The use of clinical/ mines that good cause exists to con- in their work places, Enron, World- peer supervision is an excellent tinue the process, it will request that Com, and the FBI. What they have means of preventing misconduct, as the person named respond to the in common is a belief in doing their colleagues monitor and help shape allegation. After fact-finding, if the jobs right, believing in the truth, and each other’s professional behavior. SRC determines that a violation has doing something when they saw However, if you observe a occurred, it is empowered to issue things that were not right. Due to CTRS violating the profession’s sanctions, which could involve de- their individual bravery and actions, codes of ethics as set by ATRA and nial of eligibility or suspension or major changes are now occurring in NTRS, or NCTRC’s national certifi- revocation of certification.
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