CERTIFICATION
The CBRTC has established the application requirements for agencies that offer internship or work experience opportunities to students in recreation therapy university programs. The certifying criteria has been requested by the Recreation Therapy Section of the California Park and Recreation Society (CPRS) to ensure consistency and quality of training agencies. Students must fulfill one of the following experience requirements to become eligible to take the Recreation Therapist Certified (RTC) exam, offered by the California Board of Recreation Therapy Certification (CBRTC).
- Complete 1,000 hours of paid and/or voluntary experience supervised by a state or national certified recreation therapist. A minimum of 600 hours must be completed at a CBRTC certified agency.
- Complete a university internship course meeting a minimum of 600 hours at a CBRTC certified agency and supervised by a state or national certified recreation therapist.
Approval of your application will certify the agency you work for as an internship site for students completing graduation requirements at CBRTC certified universities. Certification is valid for one year and requires annual renewal.
Certified cbrtc Internship Agencies