SECTION .0900 - RECIPROCITY

21 NCAC 65 .0901             ENDORSEMENT

(a)  The applicant for licensure by endorsement must make application to and be evaluated by the Board in accordance to the procedures outlined in the requirements for licensure.

(b)  The application package shall be accompanied by:

(1)           One current head and shoulders color photograph of the applicant identification;

(2)           Official college transcripts;

(3)           Verification of current state licensure;

(4)           Verification of successful passage of the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification Therapeutic Recreation Exam; and

(5)           Licensure Fees stated in Rule .0500.

(c)  The Board shall issue a license to practice as a licensed recreational therapist or a licensed recreational therapy assistant to any applicant who:

(1)           Meets all licensure requirements, and

(2)           Is currently licensed as a recreational therapist by a state with requirements substantially equivalent to the North Carolina Board of Recreational Therapy Licensure requirements at the time of application.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 90C-24(a)(3); 90C-33;

Temporary Adoption Eff. December 1, 2005;

Eff. December 1, 2006.

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. October 21, 2018.