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The purpose of the Study Guide is to assist candidates in preparing for the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification’s (NCTRC) national certification examination for Therapeutic Recreation Specialist.

The Study Guide will:
a) provide information on reducing test anxiety and improving test performance; and
b) provide numerous sample questions, similar to those actually found on the exam, which will allow candidates to practice and self-assess their own readiness for the test.

Significant changes in this third edition include:
a) 90 warm-up items- 40 more than previous editions
b) 180 sample questions- two practice tests
c) 240 diagnostic and review items focusing on the following specific areas:
- Background
- Diagnostic Groupings
- Assessment
- Planning the Intervention
- Implementing the Intervention
- Documentation/Evaluation
- Organizing/Managing
- Advancement of the Profession

The two reviews posted refer to the 1st and 2nd editions. This new 3rd edition addresses and fixes the deficiences noted in those reviews!

Norma J. Stumbo is currently retired after being at Illinois State University and the University of Illinois from 1984 to 2008. She has taught subjects at the University of Queensland (Australia), the University of Western Sydney (Australia), and the Southern Institute of Technology (New Zealand). Her professional work experience includes physical medicine and rehabilitation, long-term care, at-risk youth, independent living, and a womens prison. She has also published many refereed articles in the Therapeutic Recreation Journal, Annual in Therapeutic Recreation, and the American Journal of Recreation Therapy, as well as other journals. She has presented over 400 research and educational sessions and scores of keynotes at state, national, and international conferences and conventions, and received awards at the international, national, regional, and local levels. Norma received her PhD in Leisure Behavior/Therapeutic Recreation from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; she received her masters and bachelors degrees in Recreation and Park Administration/Therapeutic Recreation from the University of Missouri-Columbia.

Jean E. Folkerth received her B.S. in Camping and Outdoor Education/Therapeutic Recreation from Indiana University, her M.A. in Therapeutic Recreation from Michigan State University, and her Re.D. in Recreation Administration/Therapeutic Recreation from Indiana University. She is currently an associate professor and director of the Recreation Therapy Program at the University of Findlay in Findlay, OH. Dr. Folkerth served on the board of directors of the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification from 1984-1989, serving as president from 1985-1987. She served on the board of directors of the National Therapeutic Recreation Society from 1979-1982 and was instrumental in the implementation of the State and Regional Advisory Council for NTRS. Currently, Dr. Folkerth is co-chair of the Alliance Taskforce on Higher Education representing the American Therapeutic Recreation Association. Dr. Folkerth has authored several publications and conducted over 100 presentations at state, regional, and national levels on topics including credentialing, professional preparation, and professional issues.