Professional Leave of Absence (PLOA)

Requirements for PLOA For All Levels:

It is the policy of the Consortium for Therapeutic Recreation/Activities Certification to grant deserving applicants a Professional Leave of Absence (PLOA) for up to three recertification terms on a case-by-case basis.

Applicants seeking the PLOA are to make an application by completing the appropriate form and submitting this form along with the $75.00 fee to the CTRAC office at least thirty (30) days before the expiration of their current certification.

  • Once an application has been received; the Manager of Operation will notify the CTRAC chairperson.
  • The Chair will appoint a committee of three people to review the application for the PLOA.  The Manager of Operation will fax a copy of the application to each of the appointed review persons
  • The Manager of Operation will send written notification to the applicant, of the PLOA Review Committee’s findings
  • Application for Reinstatement will go to the CRP
  • Denials will have the same appeal process through the CRP
  • Click here to download an application        

Fee:

  • PLOA Application Fee:  $50.00
  • Renewal Application Fee:   $75.00