1. The importance of credentialing

2. What is Credentialing? What is Credentialing?
Credentialing is the process of establishing the qualifications of licensed professionals, organizational members or organizations, and assessing their background and legitimacy.

3. Why should I be concerned with credentialing?
Potential Earnings
In some cases is required
Is a legal professional standing
Keeps one active/current in profession

4. Education as a credential and potential earnings

5. Credentialing is a continuous process.
Obtain the credential then...?
Credentialing is a continuous process.
Certification via education and exam
Continuing Education
-conference attendance
-seminars, webinars
-formal presentations
-advanced degrees
-publishing
-mentoring
-field work
-re-examination

6. What are some typical credentials for Professional Recreation?
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)
Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP)
Certified outdoor Leader – WEA
Certified Pool Operator….
Event Planning…
Camp director….
Ropes course Certification…
SCUBA Instructor

7. Who gives credentials? NCTRC…..www.nctrc.org/
NRPA ….
Certified outdoor Leader – WEA
Certified Pool Operator….
Event Planning…
Camp director….
Ropes course Certification…