21 NCAC 65 .0902             MIlitary ENdorsement

(a)  The military trained applicant for licensure by endorsement shall make application to the Board by showing his or her credentials are substantially equivalent or exceed the requirements for licensure, as set forth in Section .0300 of this Chapter.

(b)  The application in Paragraph (a) of this Rule shall be accompanied by:

(1)           A color photograph;

(2)           Official college transcripts from all colleges attended;

(3)           Verification of passage of the Exam given by National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification;

(4)           Verification of military training as a MOS Recreational Therapist or MOS Recreational Therapy Assistant;

(5)           Verification of two years of active practice within the five years preceding the date of application as a MOS Recreational Therapist or MOS Recreational Therapy Assistant; and

(6)           A statement that the applicant has not committed any act in any jurisdiction that would have constituted grounds for refusal, suspension, or revocation of a license to practice that occupation in this State at the time the act was committed.

(c)  Applicants pursuant to G.S. 93B-15.1(a2) shall pass the Military Exemption MOS Recreational Therapy Examination given by the North Carolina Board of Recreational Therapy Licensure.

(d)  A military spouse applicant for licensure by endorsement, who possesses a current license whose licensure requirements are substantially equivalent or exceed the requirements for licensure in North Carolina shall make application with and be evaluated by the Board as set forth in Section .0300 of this Chapter.

(e)  The application in Paragraph (d) shall be accompanied by:

(1)           A color photograph;

(2)           Official college transcripts from all colleges attended;

(3)           Verification of current state license;

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

(5)           A statement that the applicant has not committed any act in any jurisdiction that would have constituted grounds for refusal, suspension, or revocation of a license to practice that occupation in this State at the time the act was committed.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 90C-27; 90C-33; 93B-15.1;

Eff. March 1, 2016;

Amended Eff. March 1, 2020.