Certified CTRAC INSTRUCTORS

ABOUT CERTIFIED CTRAC INSTRUCTORS

The CTRAC education courses: CTRAC I, CTRAC II, TR I, TR II, and the Certified CTRAC Instructor Training course are the proprietary, evidence-based curriculum required to earn CTRAC certifications. The curriculum is offered by certified instructors who complete extensive training and undergo an intensive peer-review process.  This process ensures the quality of professional education and adequately qualifies and prepares students to take the exam to achieve CTRAC certification.  CTRAC is one of only three certifying bodies recognized in the Texas Administrative Code for therapeutic recreation/activities professionals.  Certified CTRAC Instructors teach using approved education delivery methods:  face-to-face, virtual, online, self-study, guided study, blended, etc.

The Activity Director portion of the curriculum, CTRAC I and CTRAC II, is structured as a two-part program, involving a total of 192 hours of educational learning and 192 hours of experiential learning that includes practicum work.  Each part consists of 96 hours of coursework and 96 hours of practicum assignments.

The Therapeutic Recreation portion of the curriculum, TR I and TR II, is structured as a two-part program involving a total of 96 hours of interactive educational learning.  TR I enhances knowledge of therapeutic recreation in the areas of disabling conditions, program development, inclusion, and service delivery.  The focus of TR II is to broaden knowledge and understanding of the application of the philosophy and principles of therapeutic recreation, including programming, leadership, quality assurance, assessment, writing goals and outcome measures, facilitation and implementation techniques, adaptation, evaluation and discharge planning.

The Certified CTRAC Instructor Training course is structured as a two-part program, involving a total of 24 hours of interactive educational learning to become proficient with the CTRAC I and CTRAC II curricula, teaching techniques and skills, culminating with administration of the Certified CTRAC Instructor Certification exam.  This training course is offered twice annually.

A Certified CTRAC Instructor has met the following requirements:

• • Track I (May teach CTRAC I and CTRAC II courses for Activity Directors)

• • • Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Therapeutic Recreation or a related field.
    • This track also qualifies instructors to take additional training to enable them to teach TRA and TRS levels (TR I and TR II). There will be additional fees incurred for this next level of certification.  Choosing to pursue this level is optional and does not affect the ability of the Certified CTRAC Instructor to teach on the CTRAC I and CTRAC II levels.
  • Track II (May teach CTRAC I and CTRAC II courses for Activity Directors)
    • Track II A: Associates degree in a related field

OR

• • • Track II B: Minimum of 2 years of experience teaching/instructing persons
    • A variety of ages/populations taught will be considered
    • A variety of settings will be considered
    • Experience must have been within the past 10 years
  • Track III (May teach CTRAC I and CTRAC II for Activity Directors; those meeting Track I criteria above may also teach therapeutic recreation courses (i.e., TR I and TR II)
    • Current or former instructors “Approved” by CTRAC within the past 2 years
  • Completion of the application and review process
  • Successful completion of the Certified CTRAC Instructor Training course
  • Minimum passing score of 80% on the Certified CTRAC Instructor certification exam
  • Annual requirements for continuing education
  • Annual requirements for hours of teaching and/or workshop presentations
  • Attendance at an annual update meeting to ensure that instructors are aware of any changes in regulations that affect the populations served by their students

DIRECTORY OF CERTIFIED CTRAC CERTIFIED INSTRUCTORS

Listings in the Directory of CTRAC Certified Instructors are provided as a service to persons interested in pursuing certification and contacting certified instructors in their area to learn more about course offerings and content.

Since CTRAC will only accept certificates of completion toward the academic requirement for qualifying to take the certification exams from Certified CTRAC Instructors or those pre-approved through NCCAP, this reference section is an excellent resource for determining if the instructor whose course you are considering meets the criteria that will ensure you are qualified to apply to take the certification exam once you have completed it.  You may contact the CTRAC office to verify that the instructor you are considering is currently certified and in good standing.

Certified CTRAC Instructors are independent entrepreneurs, not employees of CTRAC.  As such, class structure, teaching styles, format, and fees may vary from one instructor to the next.  Certified CTRAC Instructors are required to teach the CTRAC curricula described herein as detailed and taught in the Certified CTRAC Instructor Training.

CTRAC encourages you to do your due diligence before registering for any course that claims to provide certification or qualification for certification.  It is prudent to compare courses and outcomes and to acquire references from former students, if possible. The Texas Administrative Code is a good source if you are interested in which certifying bodies are recognized in the state regulations.

***CTRAC does not endorse any particular instructors but verifies that they have met the above requirements.

• Dorothea Coleman-Brewer

  Certified CTRAC Instructor--Executive Director, Recreation Activity Resources

  Geographical Teaching Area of Interest

  State of Texas and National

  • • Instructed-Supported Online
    • Self Paced Online
    • Homestudy

  Contact

  Phone: 281-787-4224

  Email: rarinstructors@gmail.com or admin@raronline.org

  Website: www.raronline.education

  Natalie Davis

  Certified CTRAC Instructor

  Geographical Teaching Area of Interest

  State of Texas and National

  • • Instructed-Supported Online
    • Live

  Contact

  Email: info@activitimes.com

• Office
• 14405 Walters Rd. Ste. 955
• Houston, Texas 77014
• Phone:  832-680-6172
• Fax: (844) 927-0457