Why Become CTRAC Certified

  • Federal Law, OBRA, states that an activity department must be directed by a “qualified professional.”  One of the ways to become qualified is to become a Certified Activity Professional.
  • CTRAC certification assures the consumer..employing agencies..administrators..surveyors, etc. that you have met certain professional standards to become certified.
  • Many agencies..administrators, etc., will only hire recreation/activity professionals who are certified.
  • Some agency administrators. etc., offer a higher salary to a certified professional.
  • Become CTRAC certified so others will know that you are State qualified and offering quality recreation/activity service to your residents/patients/clients.